The unity government on Monday passed out at least 9,500 members of the necessary unified forces in Malakal town of Upper Nile state, bringing the total number of graduated security forces to 49,300. Continue reading Over 49,000 peace forces graduated across the country
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Peace
Bishop Laku appeals for an end to communal hostilities
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has appealed to the government to take swift action to end sub-national hostilities in the country. Continue reading Bishop Laku appeals for an end to communal hostilities
UNMISS asks govt to deploy forces to de-escalate Upper Nile conflict
The UN mission in South Sudan is calling on the government to deploy security forces in Kodok town of Upper Nile State to contain the renewed fighting between armed youths in the area. Continue reading UNMISS asks govt to deploy forces to de-escalate Upper Nile conflict
US diplomat urges youth to unite and work for peace
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan has encouraged young people to use the power of music and art to break ethnic barriers and unite the country. Continue reading US diplomat urges youth to unite and work for peace
Justice Minister Ruben tables peace roadmap bill in parliament
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has presented to the national legislature a bill to amend the interim constitution to extend the peace agreement for another 2 years. Continue reading Justice Minister Ruben tables peace roadmap bill in parliament
Peace parties to graduate unified forces in Upper Nile Nov 21
The peace parties have scheduled the graduation of ten thousand more necessary unified forces in the Upper Nile State next week on Monday, November 21, 2022. Continue reading Peace parties to graduate unified forces in Upper Nile Nov 21
Cattle keepers leave CES in compliance with Governor Adil’s order
The cattle keepers have complied with the governor’s order and are leaving for their areas of origin, the Central Equatoria state government has said. Continue reading Cattle keepers leave CES in compliance with Governor Adil’s order
Eye Radio extends service to Baliet, Malakal in Upper Nile
The Chief Executive Officer of Eye Media on Tuesday assured South Sudanese of his commitment to widen Eye Radio’s listenership across the country after it extended service to two more counties in Upper Nile state in November 2022. Continue reading Eye Radio extends service to Baliet, Malakal in Upper Nile
UN Security Council renews UNISFA’s mandate for a year in Abyei
The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in Abyei for another year, until the 15th November 2023. Continue reading UN Security Council renews UNISFA’s mandate for a year in Abyei
Pope Francis asks journalists to embrace peace coverage
Pope Francis is calling on media professionals around the world, including those in South Sudan to engage their audience on topics that promote peace and unity. Continue reading Pope Francis asks journalists to embrace peace coverage