The former Deputy Minister of Defense David Yau Yau has resigned from SPLM-IG and joined SPLM-IO citing a lack of implementation of the May 9 agreement between his Cobra faction and the government. Continue reading Yau Yau joins SPLM-IO, cites non-implementation of May 9 accord
Category: Peace
Peace
IGAD secretary in South Sudan to assess 2018 peace deal
IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu is in Juba to meet South Sudanese leaders on status of the revitalized peace agreement implementation. Continue reading IGAD secretary in South Sudan to assess 2018 peace deal
Kiir returns from DR Congo, Angola visits
President Salva Kiir jetted back to Juba on Wednesday after visiting DR Congo and Angola to engage leaders on ending conflicts and diplomatic tensions in the East African region. Continue reading Kiir returns from DR Congo, Angola visits
Activist calls for no extension of transitional period
The head of a civil society organization in Lakes State appealed to the unity government to avoid further extension of the transitional period and hold elections in December 2024. Continue reading Activist calls for no extension of transitional period
South Sudan not ready for December 2024 elections: civil society
Over 70 Civil Society Organizations have concluded that South Sudan is not ready to conduct inclusive, free and fair elections in December 2024, citing unimplemented key provisions of the 2018 peace deal. Continue reading South Sudan not ready for December 2024 elections: civil society
Kiir in Angola for talks on ending regional conflicts
President Salva Kiir travelled to Angola on Monday to hold talks with President João Manuel Lourenço on ending conflicts in the Great Lakes region. Continue reading Kiir in Angola for talks on ending regional conflicts
Youth-led organization Salaam Junub opens peace club in Gurei
A youth-led organization handed over the newly constructed Gurei Peace Tree Club – a grassroots hub to promote peace and unity among young people in Juba. Continue reading Youth-led organization Salaam Junub opens peace club in Gurei
Upper Nile deputy governor denies wrongdoing in Melut-Maban conflict, urges dialogue
Upper Nile Deputy governor has denied accusations by Maban intellectuals that he contributed to the 2017 Kilo-Ashara clashes between Maban and Melut counties, as he called for dialogue with the petitioners. Continue reading Upper Nile deputy governor denies wrongdoing in Melut-Maban conflict, urges dialogue
UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome
The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for “an immediate ceasefire,” while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace. Continue reading UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome
USAID inaugurates newly built community center in Kapoeta North
USAID-funded Shejah Salam handed over a newly constructed multi-purpose center to Kapoeta North County authorities on Thursday in a bid to foster social cohesion through community gatherings. Continue reading USAID inaugurates newly built community center in Kapoeta North