President Salva Kiir says his government will not sign up to the International Criminal Court ICC, claiming that it seems to target African leaders only.
Women demand speedy trial of a 52-year man who allegedly raped a 10-year old girl
Women’s groups are demanding the immediate trial of a man, alleged to have raped a 10 year old girl, who later died in Juba Teaching Hospital.
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PRC’s 2-Year Strategic Plan to “Bring Peace to Grassroots”
The Peace and Reconciliation Commission says it wants to focus strongly over the next two years on bringing peace to local and grassroots levels.
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US Calls for Formation of Abyei Referendum Commission
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan says Juba and Khartoum must move quickly to set up an Abyei Referendum Commission.
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Police Gun Down 6 Suspected Kidnappers in EES
Police have killed six people, suspected of abducting children in Eastern Equatoria State.
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Uhuru Kenyatta Visits Juba
The Kenyan President is making first visit to South Sudan tomorrow.
Magwi Residents Discuss Border Land Conflict with Uganda
Residents of Pajok Payam, Magwi County, are meeting with Ugandan officials to resolve a border conflict.
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Edward Lino Welcomes Ban Ki-Moon’s Call for Deployment of More Troops in Abyei
The co-chairperson for the Abyei Joint oversight committee, AJOC, has welcomed a call by the UN Secretary General to have more peacekeeping troops sent to Abyei.
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A Lawyer Calls for Tougher Laws against Rape
A South Sudanese lawyer is calling for tougher punishments for rapists, including the death sentence.
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NBGS Drivers Union Suspends Sudanese Drivers
The Northern Bhar el Ghazal state Drivers’ Union has suspended all Sudanese drivers who drive public service vehicles in the area.
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