Vice presidents of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity have today taken the oath of office at the State House J1. Continue reading Machar, Igga, Taban, Nyandeng take oath as Kiir’s deputies
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Peace
Kiir dissolves gov’t, appoints Machar, others in new unity gov’t
President Salva Kiir has issued several decrees this evening, dissolving the Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU), and appointed new officials as part of forming the long-awaited government of national unity.
Continue reading Kiir dissolves gov’t, appoints Machar, others in new unity gov’t
Abiy, Museveni, and Burhan expected in Juba tomorrow
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Ugandan and Sudanese Presidents are expected in Juba to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the Vice Presidents at the presidential palace tomorrow, the government spokesperson has said.
Continue reading Abiy, Museveni, and Burhan expected in Juba tomorrow
Focus on people’s needs, aid group urges unity gov’t
The re-constituted government of national unity should now prioritize the needs of the people of South Sudan, The Norwegian Refugee Continue reading Focus on people’s needs, aid group urges unity gov’t
Gov’t to provide protection to opposition leaders
The government will provide protection to all the opposition leaders in Juba until the process of forming a Unified Forces is accomplished, Continue reading Gov’t to provide protection to opposition leaders
Riek gets his job back
President Salva Kiir says Dr. Riek Machar will resume his position as the First Vice President on Friday. Continue reading Riek gets his job back
Egypt urges opposition parties to compromise
The Egyptian Ambassador to South Sudan has called on the opposition parties to accept the ten states plus the three administrative areas in the interest of the formation of the unity government. Continue reading Egypt urges opposition parties to compromise
IGAD calls for more S Sudan peace process support
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has called upon the international community to continue supporting the South Sudan Continue reading IGAD calls for more S Sudan peace process support
UNMISS urges leaders to form unity gov’t
The UN mission in South Sudan has urged peace parties to form unity government as scheduled, saying the return to 10 states is “an Continue reading UNMISS urges leaders to form unity gov’t
Dr Machar returns to Juba
Opposition Leader Dr Riek Machar jetted back to Juba on Monday afternoon for peace talks with President Salva Kiir. Continue reading Dr Machar returns to Juba