The US ambassador to South Sudan has reiterated his government’s commitment to continue supporting the peace process in South Sudan. Continue reading US affirms commitment to support peace process in South Sudan
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Peace
Violence in Mangala not politically-motivated – Kalisto
The conflict in Mangala Payam of Juba County in Central Equatoria state is not political, but rather intra-communal, the former mayor of Juba City Council has said.  Continue reading Violence in Mangala not politically-motivated – Kalisto
Bishop Lodiong asks President Kiir to have Rome talks resumed
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yei has called on the government to lift the suspension of the Rome Peace Talks. Continue reading Bishop Lodiong asks President Kiir to have Rome talks resumed
Drug trafficker among 16 pardoned prisoners
A young woman convicted for drug trafficking is among the 16 prisoners pardoned by President Salva Kiir in his New Year address. Continue reading Drug trafficker among 16 pardoned prisoners
IGAD to hold special summit on South Sudan
The Kenyan President says the regional body IGAD will hold a special summit on South Sudan to assess the status of peace implementation in the country. Continue reading IGAD to hold special summit on South Sudan
7,000 returnees arrive Magwi County as security improves
Authorities in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State say about 7,000 refugees have returned home after the security situation improved in the area. Continue reading 7,000 returnees arrive Magwi County as security improves
Kiir pardons 16 inmates with minor sentences
President Salva Kiir has pardoned sixteen prisoners serving minor sentences from different prisons across the country. Continue reading Kiir pardons 16 inmates with minor sentences
President Kiir signed 10 bills into law in 2022
President Salva Kiir assented ten bills into law and signed some international treaties throughout last year. Continue reading President Kiir signed 10 bills into law in 2022
Kiir vows tough action against those fueling ethnic violence
President Salva Kiir says the government will take action against those who continue to engage in what he terms ‘senseless’ violence across the country. Continue reading Kiir vows tough action against those fueling ethnic violence
Citizens criticize govt over deployment of SSPDF in Congo
Some members of the public have criticized the government for preparing a battalion of the army to be sent to DR Congo, citing the failure to address the ongoing violence in some parts of the Country. Continue reading Citizens criticize govt over deployment of SSPDF in Congo