The South Sudan People’s Defense Force has announced plans to absorb 139 generals from armed opposition groups, amid rejection of the procedure by SPLA-IO. Continue reading SSPDF command to integrate 139 opposition generals
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Peace
Rezigat told to stop crossing into NBGs with guns
A peace conference between Dinka Malual of Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Arab Rezigat from Eastern Darfur concluded with a call on the Sudanese pastoralists to stop crossing into South Sudan with firearms. Continue reading Rezigat told to stop crossing into NBGs with guns
S. Sudan peace talks in Rome adjourned to May
The Community of Sant’Egidio in Rome, Italy has adjourned the peace talks between the government and the South Sudan Non-Signatories Opposition Groups after the parties differed over the meeting agenda. Continue reading S. Sudan peace talks in Rome adjourned to May
PM Abiy appoints TPLF’s Getachew to lead Tigray interim govt
The Ethiopian prime minister has appointed Getachew Reda, a senior official in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front as head of the interim government in Tigray following the peace deal signed five months ago. Continue reading PM Abiy appoints TPLF’s Getachew to lead Tigray interim govt
Small Arms Survey warns possible outbreak of war in Upper Nile
A report by Small Arms Survey has warned of a possible outbreak of war in Upper Nile state, saying Agwelek fighters and SPLM-IO forces have been mobilizing their fighters this month, March 2023. Continue reading Small Arms Survey warns possible outbreak of war in Upper Nile
Ayod spiritual leader to release 70 Upper Nile abductees
Upper Nile state governor on Monday told a rally in Malakal town that Ayod spiritual leader accused of perpetrating last year’s violence in Panyikang Continue reading Ayod spiritual leader to release 70 Upper Nile abductees
Parties resume Rome peace talks
Parties to the shaky Rome peace talks resumed negotiations on Tuesday in the Italian capital with the full participation of delegations from the Non-Signatory Opposition alliance and the government. Continue reading Parties resume Rome peace talks
Eye Radio journalist nominated for EAC Youth Award
Eye Radio’s journalist, and Soundtrack Show presenter, Kafuki Jada has been nominated as a contestant in the yearly East Africa Youth Award. Continue reading Eye Radio journalist nominated for EAC Youth Award
Peace expert urges media to facilitate dialogue on constitution-making
A Japanese scholar is encouraging South Sudan media to facilitate discussions on the constitution-making process and the upcoming general elections, saying media can play a role that is crucial in consolidating peace in the country. Continue reading Peace expert urges media to facilitate dialogue on constitution-making
U.S. senators say Int’l Community failed in South Sudan
Some senators in the U.S. congress said the International Community has failed to meaningfully contribute to changing the course of events in South Sudan. Continue reading U.S. senators say Int’l Community failed in South Sudan