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
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Peace
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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Conference calls for demarcation of cattle routes and grazing land
The National Conference on Livestock and Fisheries has recommended demarcation of cattle routes and grazing land to minimize farmers and herdsmen clashes in the country.
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IGAD Partners Forum back extension of R-TGONU
Members of IGAD Partners Forum say they are supporting the extension of transitional period for 24 months, citing political commitment from the peace parties. Continue reading IGAD Partners Forum back extension of R-TGONU
Troika “devoted to search for durable peace despite extension rejection”
The Troika Ambassadors to South Sudan said their refusal to endorse extension of the unity government will not take away their commitment to supporting the search for durable peace in the country. Continue reading Troika “devoted to search for durable peace despite extension rejection”
New slogan to replace partisan Oyee and Viva underway
The unity government is planning to introduce a new slogan for the unified security forces to replace partisan slogans including Oyee and Viva, an activist has disclosed. Continue reading New slogan to replace partisan Oyee and Viva underway
S. Sudan MPs train ahead of regional parliamentary games
National lawmakers started training on Thursday ahead of the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games to be held in Juba in December. Continue reading S. Sudan MPs train ahead of regional parliamentary games
Makuei blasts Troika over hesitancy to endorse govt extension
The Minister of Information has downplayed the significance of Troika countries in the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading Makuei blasts Troika over hesitancy to endorse govt extension
U.S Ambassador: “Army must regain trust of citizens”
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan appealed to the national army to win back trust of the South Sudanese people by protecting them against all threats. Continue reading U.S Ambassador: “Army must regain trust of citizens”
Olony’s Kitgwang faction denies attacking Fangak County
The Kit-Gwang faction led by General Johnson Olony has denied allegations that its forces carried out an attack on Fangak County, Jonglei State in which eight civilians were reportedly killed. Continue reading Olony’s Kitgwang faction denies attacking Fangak County