The press secretary in the office of the First Vice President, has refuted claims that his boss Dr. Riek Machar has overlooked the peace deal for fighting against covid-19 pandemic.
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Peace
Rome Declaration violated, says mediator
A mediator between the government of South Sudan and its armed opposition groups has called for a stop to the recent violence in Central Equatoria State, saying it poses a threat to the Rome-led peace process. Continue reading Rome Declaration violated, says mediator
Alor objects appointment of S.Sudanese as UNISFA deputy
The chief administrator of Abyei Administrative Area has objected a decision reached by the Sudanese government and the United Nations to appoint a South Sudanese as deputy to the UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei. Continue reading Alor objects appointment of S.Sudanese as UNISFA deputy
S.Sudan violated UN arms embargo-Amnesty International
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has called on the UN Security Council to renew its arms embargo on South Sudan, saying security forces have violated the sanctions. Continue reading S.Sudan violated UN arms embargo-Amnesty International
Guterres wants more time for UNISFA
UN chief Antonio Guterres has recommended extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for another six months. Continue reading Guterres wants more time for UNISFA
Investigate the ‘raping’ of female police trainees -CEPO
A civil society organization is calling for urgent investigations into reports of rape at the police and military training centers across the country. Continue reading Investigate the ‘raping’ of female police trainees -CEPO
IGAD’s new deadline for parties
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has given South Sudan’s peace parties until early next month to reconstitute the parliament, and agree to form state governments.
Calm returns to Unity after days of clashes
Calm has reportedly returned to Unity State after cattle related communal clashes between two communities of the defunct Southern Liech State left seven people dead and four others injured earlier this week. Continue reading Calm returns to Unity after days of clashes
IGAD convenes meeting over S.Sudan peace
The IGAD Council of Ministers has convened an extraordinary meeting on South Sudan this morning through video conference. Continue reading IGAD convenes meeting over S.Sudan peace
Peace monitor regrets ‘persistent delays’
The peace monitoring body has expressed regret for ‘persistent delays’ in the reconstitution of the national parliament, calling on the peace parties to quickly submit their nominees for members of parliament to complete the formation of the unity government.