Prominent activist Edmund Yakani won the “African Outstanding Professional Award” for his peace and human rights activism in the country. Continue reading CEPO leader Edmund Yakani wins continental award
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‘Safety of journalists has improved,’ says Makuei
The government has said the protection of journalists has improved in the recent past in the country.
Continue reading ‘Safety of journalists has improved,’ says Makuei
11,000 more unified forces to graduate Friday -Lt. Gen. Garang Ayii
The peace parties are set to graduate the second batch of the unified forces in greater Bahr el Ghazal on Friday, according to the Co-Chair of the Joint Defense Board and Chairperson of the High Committee for Bahr el Ghazal Unified Forces.
Lt.Gen. Garang Ayii Akol says these are forces camping at Masna Biira, Mapel, and Pantit training centers in the Bahr el Ghazal region.
“The graduation of the unified forces will be on date 4TH of November which is Friday, they are the army and other organized forces such as prisons service, wildlife, civil defense, and police,” he said.
He says a total of 11,000 soldiers are ready for the graduation ceremony.
“The arrangements are going on well, the uniforms have arrived, and the number of those (soldiers) who will be graduated is 11,000, but not all of them are in the parade, some of them will come back,” he said.
The unity government held the first graduation ceremony on 30 August for the Necessary Unified Forces.
The 21,973 unified forces comprised 3,308 VIP protection soldiers, 4,366 police personnel; 6,315 national security officers, and 1,120 prison personnel.
While about 3,575 personnel would take charge of the National Wildlife Service; 3,289 to be deployed to the National Civil Defense Service.
Twic and Ngok communities vow to end hostilities
The peace dialogue between the Ngok people of Abyei Administrative Area and the Twic of Warrap State – has come up with a nine-point resolution in Western Bahr el Ghazal to end violence between the two communities. Continue reading Twic and Ngok communities vow to end hostilities
CTSAM-VM welcomes improved security in Unity, Upper Nile
The ceasefire monitoring body – CTSAM-VM says insecurity has reduced between parties in Unity and Upper Nile, but expressed concern over related clashes among armed youths in the region. Continue reading CTSAM-VM welcomes improved security in Unity, Upper Nile
‘No recess before passing important bills,’ Nunu tells MPs
The speaker of the national legislature has told the lawmakers they will not go to recess until key bills related to the peace agreement are enacted.
Continue reading ‘No recess before passing important bills,’ Nunu tells MPs
Juba, Khartoum recommit to implementing Abyei protocols
South Sudan and Sudan have renewed commitment to the 2005 Abyei protocols and the 2009 Hague ruling which gave the disputed area a separate administrative unit. Continue reading Juba, Khartoum recommit to implementing Abyei protocols
Pagan, Cirillo, Malong ditch SSOMA for new alliance
Political and military leaders of the groups formerly known as South South Opposition Movement Alliance have renamed themselves the Non-signatories, ahead of the Rome peace talks. Continue reading Pagan, Cirillo, Malong ditch SSOMA for new alliance
Youth group welcomes passing of constitutional bill
The South Sudan Youth Constitution Review Working Group has welcomed the passing of the constitution-making process and called for its immediate approval by the president. Continue reading Youth group welcomes passing of constitutional bill
Yakani urges Kiir to pardon Abraham Chol, Kuel Aguer
An activist has urged President Salva Kiir to pardon Prophet Abraham Chol and former Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor Kuel Aguer to uphold civic space in the country. Continue reading Yakani urges Kiir to pardon Abraham Chol, Kuel Aguer