The UN Special Representative in South Sudan has called on the peace parties to renew a sense of political will and build trust to avoid what he calls a state of paralysis.
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Category: Politics
U.S urges gov’t to respect freedom of expression
The US Embassy in Juba has reiterated calls on the government to permit freedom of expression as the basis for the conduct of credible elections.
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Put South Sudan first for citizens’ wellbeing, SPLM told
The Kenyan ruling party, Jubilee, has appealed to its counterparts in the SPLM to put South Sudan first for the wellbeing of its citizens, the party Secretary General has said.
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Sudanese exhibition partially halts parliamentary sessions at Freedom Hall
Sessions at the national parliament have partly been halted as Freedom Hall host Sudanese Exhibition. Continue reading Sudanese exhibition partially halts parliamentary sessions at Freedom Hall
‘Deserted’ peace soldiers recalled for final screening
The Joint Military Board has directed the peace parties to remobilize their deserted soldiers to return to the training camps for screening.
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Activist urges Machar to replace Acuei over incompetence
An activist has called on the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar to remove Elizabeth Acuei, the minister of health over incompetency.
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Name Change: Machar criticized for ignoring citizens’ plight
Some members of the public have criticized the First Vice President for suggesting a change to the country’s name, saying he should instead focus on improving the lives of the ordinary citizens.
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Governor Futuyo allegedly misappropriated 72M pounds of civil servants
At least sixteen cabinet ministers in Western Equatoria have accused the state Governor of misappropriating 72 million South Sudanese pounds meant for paying civil servants, an allegation denied by the Governor’s office.
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Dr. Riek suggests change of “South Sudan” name
The First Vice President has suggested for the change of the country’s name from South Sudan to the People’s Republic of Sudan. Continue reading Dr. Riek suggests change of “South Sudan” name
Gov’t “finally” avail funds for graduation of unified forces
The committees tasked with the graduation of the necessary unified forces have finally received their funding from the government. Continue reading Gov’t “finally” avail funds for graduation of unified forces