The Minister of Defense has advised military trainees to distance from politics to ensure smooth implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading Distance from politics, defense minister tells military trainees
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Peace
Thousands flee fresh violence in Jonglei – UN
A fresh outbreak of fighting in the troubled Jonglei region has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and seek sanctuary next to the United Nations base in Pibor, the UN mission in South Sudan has said. Continue reading Thousands flee fresh violence in Jonglei – UN
Kiir asks Machar to replace gubernatorial nominee Olony
President Salva Kiir has asked the leader of the SPLM-IO not to impose Johnson Olony as the only choice the party has as governor of Upper Continue reading Kiir asks Machar to replace gubernatorial nominee Olony
Over 1,000 people displaced in latest clashes in CES
More than one thousand civilians have been displaced as a result of clashes between government forces and the opposition forces in Lirya Continue reading Over 1,000 people displaced in latest clashes in CES
CEPO asks AU to pressure Kiir to appoint Upper Nile governor
A civil society activist has called on the African Union Peace and Security Council to pressure South Sudan’s peace parties to appoint the Continue reading CEPO asks AU to pressure Kiir to appoint Upper Nile governor
Igga kneels, urging Jonglei elders to persuade youth for peace
South Sudan’s Vice President, Dr. James Wani Igga in an unprecedented move knelt before local chiefs in Bor, to beg for peace amidst reports of ongoing inter-communal clashes in the troubled Greater Jonglei area. Continue reading Igga kneels, urging Jonglei elders to persuade youth for peace
On Mandela Day, S.Sudanese youth urged to emulate peace icon
The Chairperson of the South Sudan National Youth Union has appealed to young people to emulate former South African President Nelson Mandela as the world celebrates his legacy. Continue reading On Mandela Day, S.Sudanese youth urged to emulate peace icon
IGAD endorses new interim chairperson for S.Sudan’s peace body
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has endorsed the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituaias as the new Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Continue reading IGAD endorses new interim chairperson for S.Sudan’s peace body
Only elections will end S Sudan problems – Museveni
The President of Ugandan has reiterated calls for elections as the solution to ending years of political instability in South Sudan. Continue reading Only elections will end S Sudan problems – Museveni
IGAD issues TNLA reconstitution ultimatum
The Intergovernmental authority on development has issued an ultimatum to the peace presidency to reconstitute the national legislature. Continue reading IGAD issues TNLA reconstitution ultimatum