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Peace
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
Japan ‘confident’ R-TGONU will fully implement peace deal
A Japanese envoy in Juba said her country is confident that South Sudan can complete the implementation of provisions in the 2018 peace deal in time before elections. Continue reading Japan ‘confident’ R-TGONU will fully implement peace deal
Kiir jets to Rwanda for ‘regional peace mission’
President Salva Kiir travelled to Rwanda on Thursday, kickstarting a three-nation tour aimed at engaging Kigali and its neighbors Burundi and DR Congo to accept peace, his office said.
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President Kiir, Hamdok discuss Sudan peace efforts
Former Sudan prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok said he met President Salva Kiir on the sidelines of the African Union summit to discuss the peace effort in his country. Continue reading President Kiir, Hamdok discuss Sudan peace efforts
CEPO urges govt intervention in surging land-related conflicts
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization appealed to different levels of the government to take responsibility in deescalating the land-related inter-communal violence across the country. Continue reading CEPO urges govt intervention in surging land-related conflicts
Kiir raises arms embargo, regional crisis at AU Summit
President Salva Kiir highlighted the implementation status of the 2018 peace deal and the security challenges of the arms embargo imposed on his country by the United Nations Security Council. Continue reading Kiir raises arms embargo, regional crisis at AU Summit
Rights expert calls for press freedom, civic space in South Sudan
A UN Human Rights Commissioner in South Sudan has repeated calls on the government to open civic space and guarantee press freedom as the country heads toward elections. Continue reading Rights expert calls for press freedom, civic space in South Sudan
Governor Cleto urges NUF to disengage from inter comunal violence
Western Bahr el Ghazal governor Sarah Cleto Rial directed members of the Necessary Unified Force (NUF) in the state to stay true to their mandate and desist from inter-communal conflicts. Continue reading Governor Cleto urges NUF to disengage from inter comunal violence
People with disabilities face obstacles in political participation: Activist
People with disabilities in South Sudan may face a lot of challenges when trying to participate in political activities including the upcoming general elections, an activist said. Continue reading People with disabilities face obstacles in political participation: Activist