Sub-national violence marked by cycles of cattle raiding, abductions, and revenge killings continues to devastate communities and drive humanitarian needs in the country, the head of the UN mission in South Sudan has said.
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Peace
First Boda-Boda convention begins in Juba Monday
South Sudan Motorcycle (Boda-Boda) Association will hold its first national convention in the country’s capital Juba on Monday. Continue reading First Boda-Boda convention begins in Juba Monday
NTC yet to schedule next graduation of forces
The National Transitional Committee has not yet decided on exact date for the graduation of the second batch of unified forces in Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal states, says senior military official. Continue reading NTC yet to schedule next graduation of forces
UN warns of weakening democracy, shrinking civic space
The UN Secretary-General is calling on governments to grant freedom of the media and expression as the world marks International Day of Democracy on Thursday. Continue reading UN warns of weakening democracy, shrinking civic space
Chiefs demand more powers to prevail over criminals
Traditional leaders from Greater Equatoria appealed to the national and state governments to strengthen their capacity to resolve disputes arising at the grassroots level. Continue reading Chiefs demand more powers to prevail over criminals
Azande King appeals for peace in a public address in Juba
The King of Azande, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue has appealed to his people to reconcile with one another, work for peace and develop the Kingdom. Continue reading Azande King appeals for peace in a public address in Juba
320 youths graduate on peace-building course in Juba
More than 300 young people from different parts of Central Equatoria State graduated with advanced certificates after completing a two-year course on peace-building and entrepreneurship in Juba. Continue reading 320 youths graduate on peace-building course in Juba
National gov’t urged to intervene in Kitgwang fighting
A senior government official in Upper Nile state has called on the national government to intervene in the ongoing fighting between Kitgwang factions.
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‘Am very much alive’, Olony’s deputy dismisses death rumors
The deputy of Gen. Johnson Olony has dismissed rumors that he was killed in clashes with the counterpart faction led by General Simon Gatwech in the Upper Nile state. Continue reading ‘Am very much alive’, Olony’s deputy dismisses death rumors
Holdout groups cast doubt on Kiir’s call for opposition to rejoin peace
The National Salvation Front and South Sudan United Front have expressed doubts over President Salva Kiir’s call on them to rejoin the peace process.
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