The governments of South Sudan and Sudan are expected to open bilaterally the common border between the two countries within one month. Continue reading S.Sudan, Sudan set to reopen border
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Biar’s wife hopeful for husband’s release after being arraigned in court
The wife to the political detainee, Peter Biar Ajak, has welcomed the first court appearance of her husband saying this will eventually lead to him being acquited of any charges. Continue reading Biar’s wife hopeful for husband’s release after being arraigned in court
At least 15 killed in Wau dispute
At least 15 people have been killed and 20 others injured in Kwajina County, Wau State following an attack in the area over the weekend. Continue reading At least 15 killed in Wau dispute
United Nations extends UNMISS mandate for one year
The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one year. Continue reading United Nations extends UNMISS mandate for one year
Women demand equality enshrined in the various laws
As South Sudan partake in the International Women Day today, women leaders and activists have told the South Sudanese women to unreservedly demand for equal representation and opportunities in all sectors of governance -just their male counterparts. Continue reading Women demand equality enshrined in the various laws
IGAD warns NAS leader against delay to rejoin R-ARCSS
IGAD has warned it will consider NAS leader as peace spoiler should he fail to rejoin the peace agreement. Continue reading IGAD warns NAS leader against delay to rejoin R-ARCSS
“FVP Taban has no powers to dismiss us”, says dissident MP
A member of parliament representing SPLM – IO at Transitional National Legislative Assembly says First Vice President, Taban Deng Gai, has no powers to remove them from the august house. Continue reading “FVP Taban has no powers to dismiss us”, says dissident MP
S.Sudan, Vietnam to strengthen ties
South Sudan and Vietnam have signed a joint communiqué on establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The deal was signed at the headquarters of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York on Thursday.
The head of South Sudan’s mission to the UN, Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, signed on behalf of the government.
While Ambassador Đặng Đình signed for the Vietnamese government.
After the signing ceremony, the two ambassadors held a meeting on the promotion of co-operation between the two countries in bilateral and multilateral issues.
The two sides agreed to enhance collaboration in the fields of their strengths such as agriculture, banking, oil and gas.
Insecurity hinders access to 23,000 people in Yei River
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that aid agencies are unable to reach 23,000 people around Yei area due to insecurity. Continue reading Insecurity hinders access to 23,000 people in Yei River
Political violence “dramatically” declines
South Sudan political violence has declined in the country, the head of UN mission has said. Continue reading Political violence “dramatically” declines