President Salva Kiir says lack of funding and attacks by armed groups have delayed the implementation of the Permanent Ceasefire and Security Arrangement in the peace agreement. Continue reading Kiir: Lack of funds, armed groups hamper peace agreement implementation
Category: Politics
South Sudan marks “low-keyed” independence day
The government of Wau celebrates the Country’s sixth Independence anniversary today despite its cancelation at the national level. Continue reading South Sudan marks “low-keyed” independence day
Kiir pledges SSP 2.4b to fund National Dialogue activities
President Salva Kiir says the government has allocated a sum of 2.4 billion South Sudanese Pounds for the national dialogue process which has begun this year. Continue reading Kiir pledges SSP 2.4b to fund National Dialogue activities
Wau: State gov’t organizes independence day celebrations
The state government in Wau says preparations have been made for the town to host leaders from the national level and the neighboring states during the 6th anniversary of the independence of South Sudan on Monday 10th. Continue reading Wau: State gov’t organizes independence day celebrations
SPLA, UPDF to investigate recruitment of refugees in Uganda
The SPLA and the Ugandan military will carry out a joint investigation into reports of recruitment of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda into armed groups, the acting spokesperson of the army has said. Continue reading SPLA, UPDF to investigate recruitment of refugees in Uganda
Armed youth block Gogrial-Tonj road
The Governor of Gogrial says armed youth have blocked the road between his state and neighboring Tonj. Continue reading Armed youth block Gogrial-Tonj road
UNMISS says kidnapped private company workers released
The head of the UN mission in the country says eight private sector employees who were kidnapped in Juba last week have been released by their abductors. Continue reading UNMISS says kidnapped private company workers released
Sudan issues order to expel S. Sudanese from E. Darfur
A caretaker County Commissioner in Sudan has issued an order expelling South Sudanese from Al-Dhaen locality in East Darfur State. Continue reading Sudan issues order to expel S. Sudanese from E. Darfur
Nilpet ask NGOs to import their own fuel
The state oil firm Nilpet, says non-governmental organizations should be importing their own fuel, or buy it from private companies that have the import documents. Continue reading Nilpet ask NGOs to import their own fuel
Amnesty International: Warring parties committed war crimes against civilians
A report released by Amnesty International has accused both the government and opposition forces of “war crimes and widespread human rights abuses against civilians.” Continue reading Amnesty International: Warring parties committed war crimes against civilians