Exactly 35 years ago, South Sudanese joined by some Sudanese aggrieved by the government in Khartoum established the SPLM/SPLA. Continue reading SPLA: Past, Present and Aspirations
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Fund reforms within the army for peaceful elections -FVP Taban Deng
First Vice President, Taban Deng Gai, is urging the international community to provide financial support for reforms within the army to pave way for peaceful elections after the next one year. Continue reading Fund reforms within the army for peaceful elections -FVP Taban Deng
Terrain hotel suspects deny charges
The suspects of the Terrain incident have denied all charges of harassment rape and murder brought against them as a result of atrocities committed at Terrain Hotel in Juba last year in July. Continue reading Terrain hotel suspects deny charges
A UN expert urges army to sign sexual violence document
The team leader of the UN Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict has told SPLA Generals that it is important the army signs the document on prevention of sexual gender based violence in the country. Continue reading A UN expert urges army to sign sexual violence document
Kiir calls for ‘collective’ ceasefire and unity among leaders
President Salva Kiir says for any unilateral ceasefire to hold, both sides to the conflict needs to respect and abide by it. Continue reading Kiir calls for ‘collective’ ceasefire and unity among leaders
SPLA says its ready to cooperate with Regional Protection Forces
The Chief of Defense Forces of the SPLA has said that all the arrangements are in place for the army to work closely with the Regional Protection Force. Continue reading SPLA says its ready to cooperate with Regional Protection Forces
SPLA name remains unchanged -Ateny
The Office of the President has issued a verbal statement that seek to clarify that the name of the SPLA has not been changed to that of South Sudan Defense Forces, despite confirming the change to media on Wednesday. Continue reading SPLA name remains unchanged -Ateny
SPLA renamed South Sudan Defense Force in a major army shake up
President Salva Kiir issued several decrees last night creating major changes within the army, including changing the name of the SPLA to South Sudan Defense Force. Continue reading SPLA renamed South Sudan Defense Force in a major army shake up
Defense Minister tells army to be highly discipline on SPLA Day
The Minister of Defense has called for discipline among members of the armed forces as they commemorates the 34th anniversary of the SPLA Day. Continue reading Defense Minister tells army to be highly discipline on SPLA Day
TRANSCRIPT: President Kiir’s full statement on Gen. Malong’s dismissal
President Salva Kiir says the former Chief of General Staff of the SPLA, General Paul Malong Awan, wants security assurances before he returns to Juba. Continue reading TRANSCRIPT: President Kiir’s full statement on Gen. Malong’s dismissal