75% of women who have been treated for Fistula in South Sudan, have testified to being abandoned by their husbands and family members, according the focal person for UNFPA’s Fistula program. Continue reading Fistula survivors testify to rejection by partners
Category: Politics
UN Security Council told to actualize S. Sudan arms embargo
The Human Rights Watch has called on the UN Security Council to actualize its arms embargo threats against South Sudan during its siting on Friday. Continue reading UN Security Council told to actualize S. Sudan arms embargo
Talks extended as Bashir travels to watch World Cup
The talks in Khartoum have been extended for the second time as Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir travels to Russia to watch the finals of the World Cup. Continue reading Talks extended as Bashir travels to watch World Cup
TNLA extends gov’t term for 3 years
Members of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly have unanimously passed the constitutional amendment bill – extending the term of the president for 3 years. Continue reading TNLA extends gov’t term for 3 years
Kenyatta pushes for Kiir, Machar to work together
There is need to make both President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar to truly appreciate the benefits of working together, says Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. Continue reading Kenyatta pushes for Kiir, Machar to work together
Parties to sign peace deal on Friday
Parties to the peace negotiations in the Sudanese capital Khartoum are expected to sign a peace deal on Friday. Continue reading Parties to sign peace deal on Friday
Gov’t criticizes Entebbe Proposal opposers
The government spokesman has criticized the other opposition parties for rejecting the Entebbe proposal. Continue reading Gov’t criticizes Entebbe Proposal opposers
Security Council likely to impose arms embargo on S. Sudan
The UN Security Council is on Thursday expected to vote on whether to impose the US-proposed arms embargo against South Sudan. Continue reading Security Council likely to impose arms embargo on S. Sudan
UN boss disapproves imposing sanctions on S. Sudan
The UN Secretary-General has expressed disapproval over calls by some members of the international community to impose more sanctions on South Sudan. Continue reading UN boss disapproves imposing sanctions on S. Sudan
Taban Deng lauds peace efforts
The ongoing peace efforts in and outside the country has the potential to resolve the political and economic challenges facing South Sudan, the First Vice President has said. Continue reading Taban Deng lauds peace efforts