The chairperson of the Strategic Defense and Security Review board has today [Tuesday] informed a meeting to discuss the challenges facing the body that the international community has been reluctant to offer financial support. Continue reading “ARCSS: Defense and Security Review board says its not funded”
Tag: South Sudan
Gov’t tags SSP 4billion for peace implementation
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs says a proposed four billion South Sudanese Pounds has been tagged to fund the full implementation of the peace agreement in the next financial year. Continue reading “Gov’t tags SSP 4billion for peace implementation”
More people die of hunger in Buma state
The Acting Governor of Buma State, Stephen Kony Lanyakol, says five people have starved to death in Turen County over the past two weeks. Continue reading “More people die of hunger in Buma state”
Nilepet receives more fuel to ease scarcity
The fuel supplier, KenGas, says 39 trucks of diesel and petrol have arrived in Juba this [Tuesday] morning to possibly reduce the shortage in the town. Continue reading “Nilepet receives more fuel to ease scarcity”
S.Sudanese diplomat forced to leave cash in Cairo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Deputy Ambassador to Nigeria, who was denied from traveling after being found carrying thousands of U.S dollars by Egyptian security officials has left for Abuja, Nigeria. Continue reading “S.Sudanese diplomat forced to leave cash in Cairo”
Luol Deng named captain of the African Bball team
South Sudanese basketball player Luol Deng has been named captain of the African team to the NBA Africa Game, alongside Thabo Sefolosha from South Africa . Continue reading “Luol Deng named captain of the African Bball team”
Yambio: Senior doctor murdered in a targeted attack
The Minister of Information in Gbudwe says the medical director of the state hospital in Yambio has been shot dead in his house in the town by unknown gunmen. Continue reading “Yambio: Senior doctor murdered in a targeted attack”
SPLM reunification meeting adjourned over Machar’s absence
The Acting SPLM Secretary General says the second meeting of the party factions in Kampala to discuss reunification has been postponed until next month due to the absence of Dr. Riek Machar or his representatives in Entebbe. Continue reading “SPLM reunification meeting adjourned over Machar’s absence”
Only two cases of political detainees being processed -Dept.Public Prosecution
The Director of Public Prosecution in the Ministry of Justice says the department is only aware of two political detainees who are under the custody of the security forces. Continue reading “Only two cases of political detainees being processed -Dept.Public Prosecution”
IDPs voluntarily leaving POCs in Bentiu
A number of Internally Displaced People are leaving the UN camp in Bentiu and settling in the suburb of the town. Continue reading “IDPs voluntarily leaving POCs in Bentiu”