The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission says with ten months left, there is no consensus among the parties on elections, and key pending tasks remain incomplete. Continue reading ‘No consensus among the Parties on elections,’ RJMEC tells AU
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Peace
U.S. to sanction kidnappers of exiled South Sudanese activists
The United States government said it will impose visa restrictions on South Sudanese nationals directly responsible for transnational repression including the kidnapping and deportation of South Sudan activists abroad. Continue reading U.S. to sanction kidnappers of exiled South Sudanese activists
US envoy urges South Sudan leaders to reject violence, embrace democracy
The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa appealed to the South Sudanese leaders to ensure the conduct of credible elections and embrace democracy and human rights. Continue reading US envoy urges South Sudan leaders to reject violence, embrace democracy
‘Targeted sanctions make us stronger,’ says Dr Lomuro
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs says the United States targeted sanctions on him and other officials have made them stronger to speak boldly for the country. Continue reading ‘Targeted sanctions make us stronger,’ says Dr Lomuro
Inter-communal violence biggest threat to 2024 elections: Haysom
The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said inter-communal violence are the biggest threat to the conduct of the upcoming 2024 elections in the country. Continue reading Inter-communal violence biggest threat to 2024 elections: Haysom
CTSAM-VM to lay off verification teams in Bor, Torit over funding shortage
The ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAM-VM said it is in the process of closing branch offices of its verification teams in Torit of Eastern Equatoria and Bor of Jonglei State due to reduction in donor support. Continue reading CTSAM-VM to lay off verification teams in Bor, Torit over funding shortage
SPLM-IO suggests 24 months to complete pending tasks before elections
The SPLM-IO has suggested 24 months to complete the pending critical tasks that are prerequisites to the conduct of elections. Continue reading SPLM-IO suggests 24 months to complete pending tasks before elections
Speaker Nunu in Rwanda for DRC crisis visit
The Speaker of the National Parliament has led a fact-finding mission to the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to discuss security, humanitarian and political situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue reading Speaker Nunu in Rwanda for DRC crisis visit
Kiir, SSOA leaders discuss December Elections
Continue reading Kiir, SSOA leaders discuss December Elections
UN won’t be part of South Sudan system forever – warns envoy
A United Nations envoy said the world peacekeeping body would like to hand over its responsibilities to the people and government of South Sudan soon for them to take charge of their destiny. Continue reading UN won’t be part of South Sudan system forever – warns envoy