The government of South Sudan has described as unfortunate a new statement by Amnesty International calling for the extension of the arms embargo on the country. Continue reading Gov’t rebukes Amnesty International’s call for arms embargo extension
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Peace
SPLM-IO okays parliament, state gov’t formation
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has agreed to the formation of state and local governments except in Upper Nile State. Continue reading SPLM-IO okays parliament, state gov’t formation
U.S ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of fighting in Kajo-keji area
The U.S. Embassy in Juba has called for urgent progress on security arrangements to end military defections and conflicts being reported in some parts of the country. Continue reading U.S ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of fighting in Kajo-keji area
Diplomat doubts elections will be held as planned
A diplomat has expressed doubts over the possibilities of South Sudan organizing elections within the remaining timeline as envisaged by the Continue reading Diplomat doubts elections will be held as planned
R-JMEC expresses concern about legislature-less peace gov’t
The chairperson of the peace monitoring body is concerned about absence of checks and balances since the formation of the transitional Continue reading R-JMEC expresses concern about legislature-less peace gov’t
Army unaware soldiers are still occupying public buildings in Kajo-keji
The SSPDF and SPLA-IO say they are not aware of reports that some soldiers are still occupying civilian and public buildings in Kajo-keji. Continue reading Army unaware soldiers are still occupying public buildings in Kajo-keji
Committee wants number of army generals reduced
The committee tasked with the training and unification of the necessary unified forces has recommended demotion of some officers after it Continue reading Committee wants number of army generals reduced
Peace soldiers demand answers on their delayed graduation
Some soldiers at the military camp near Juba are seeking clarification from the government on when exactly they will graduate. Continue reading Peace soldiers demand answers on their delayed graduation
Confident Dr Machar says peace pact will be fully implemented
The first vice president says he is confident that the revitalized peace agreement will be fully realized despite the slow pace of its Continue reading Confident Dr Machar says peace pact will be fully implemented
Governor Futuyo ‘illegally’ appoints Yambio mayor
The governor of Western Equatoria has appointed a new mayor for Yambio town, violating the responsibility sharing ratio at state and local Continue reading Governor Futuyo ‘illegally’ appoints Yambio mayor