President Salva Kiir has tasked the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces Command Council to review the progress in the implementation of the security arrangements, and speed up deployment of the unified forces. Continue reading Kiir asks army command to hasten deployment of forces
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Peace
People join Thomas Cirilo over presence of herders in Equatoria – Kiir
President Salva Kiir said he has been informed that some people are joining Thomas Cirilo because of the presence of cattle keepers in the Equatoria region. Continue reading People join Thomas Cirilo over presence of herders in Equatoria – Kiir
UN Peacebuilding Commission visits South Sudan
A delegation of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission on Tuesday arrived in Juba to meet with senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, UN Agencies, and civil society organizations.  Continue reading UN Peacebuilding Commission visits South Sudan
CTSAM-VM urged to investigate violence in Upper Nile
The UN mission and members of the international community in South Sudan have requested a Ceasefire monitor, CTSAM-VM to investigate the incidents of violence in the Upper Nile region. Continue reading CTSAM-VM urged to investigate violence in Upper Nile
South Sudan joins Kenya in sending troops to DR Congo
South Sudan is preparing to send its troops for the peace mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Continue reading South Sudan joins Kenya in sending troops to DR Congo
R-TGONU accused of staging toy guns graduation to protest embargo
The United Nations Panel of Experts on South Sudan says the recent graduation of peace soldiers with sticks in the country is a move to protest the arms embargo and not a genuine lack of arms. Continue reading R-TGONU accused of staging toy guns graduation to protest embargo
Why Pope Francis will meet Juba IDPs at Freedom Hall
Continue reading Why Pope Francis will meet Juba IDPs at Freedom Hall
Minister Albino Bol to lift Gola Boyoi’s suspension
The national Minister of Youth and Sports says he will lift the suspension of the President of the South Sudan Youth Union, following his November 25 public apology. Continue reading Minister Albino Bol to lift Gola Boyoi’s suspension
Kiir asks opposition groups to show commitment to peace
President Salva Kiir has called on the non-peace signatory groups to actualize their commitment to the Rome peace initiative, if the government is to return to the negotiating table. Continue reading Kiir asks opposition groups to show commitment to peace
Yakani calls on govt, opposition groups to return to Rome talks
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization is urging the political leaders of the Roma peace talks to exercise “political maturity” and return to the negotiating table. Continue reading Yakani calls on govt, opposition groups to return to Rome talks