A national lawmaker has accused senior government officials of only rescuing their relatives from the crisis in Sudan and abandoning the vulnerable South Sudanese. Continue reading MP slams senior govt officials for only airlifting relatives fleeing from Sudan
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Peace
Bakosoro calls on WES to denounce ‘state-sponsored’ violence
The Minister of Public Service and former governor of Western Equatoria State appealed to the state population to discourage what he terms as “state sponsored violence”. Continue reading Bakosoro calls on WES to denounce ‘state-sponsored’ violence
South Sudan asks Sudan rival generals to prolong ceasefire
The South Sudan government has called on the warring parties in Sudan to extend the three-day ceasefire to allow civilians trapped in their homes access basic humanitarian services. Continue reading South Sudan asks Sudan rival generals to prolong ceasefire
Sudan’s warring parties agree to 72-hour ceasefire
Sudan’s warring parties have agreed to a US-brokered 72-hour ceasefire after 10 days of urban battles that killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners. Continue reading Sudan’s warring parties agree to 72-hour ceasefire
Gen. Olony security team arrives in Juba
At least 36 members of the security team of the SPLM-IO splinter group leader General Johnson Olony arrived at Juba International Airport on the weekend. Continue reading Gen. Olony security team arrives in Juba
General Johnson Olony to arrive in Juba next week
The leader of the SPLM-IO Kitgwuang faction General Johnson Olony is expected to arrive in Juba next to implement a deal to integrate his forces into the government. Continue reading General Johnson Olony to arrive in Juba next week
Germany urges free press, civic space ahead of elections
The German Commissioner for Human Rights calls on the South Sudan government to ensure civic and political space as well as press freedom while gearing up for the first general elections. Continue reading Germany urges free press, civic space ahead of elections
South Sudan calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan
The South Sudan government on Saturday called on Sudan’s military leaders to initiate an immediate cessation of hostilities between the country’s warring military forces. Continue reading South Sudan calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan
Gov’t sends team to Ayod to return 41 abducted Children
A high-level government delegation is heading to Jonglei State to secure the return of 41 children abducted by a Spiritual leader in Ayod last year. Continue reading Gov’t sends team to Ayod to return 41 abducted Children
SPLM-IO unveils last card to reclaim defence minister
The SPLM-IO is hopeful that the next IGAD council of ministers will pressure President Salva Kiir to reinstate Angelina Teny to her defense ministerial position, a senior opposition official has unveiled. Continue reading SPLM-IO unveils last card to reclaim defence minister