The Director of Juba International Airport is urging senior government officials to follow procedures upon their arrival in the country and attend the compulsory medical check for Ebola virus. Continue reading “Government officials evade Ebola scanning at the airport”
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US condemns detention of IGAD monitors
The U.S. government has condemned the temporary detention of six members of the IGAD Monitoring and Verification Mechanism team and three aircrew by the SPLA in Opposition forces. Continue reading “US condemns detention of IGAD monitors”
3 crew members die in the downed UN helicopter
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has confirmed that three crew members of a UN-contracted MI-8 helicopter have died in yesterday’s crash near Bentiu, Unity State. Continue reading “3 crew members die in the downed UN helicopter”
Government, SPLM-IO urged to implement the 45-day ultimatum
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization is urging the warring parties to implement just signed agreement. Continue reading “Government, SPLM-IO urged to implement the 45-day ultimatum”
Malaria kills 50 in Tonj
Nearly 50 people have died of malaria this month in Tonj-North County, Warrap State, authorities have said. Continue reading “Malaria kills 50 in Tonj”
Schools in Lakes’ violence-affected areas remain closed
Authorities in Lakes State say schools in the area where a paramount chief was killed early this month remain closed due to fear of insecurity. Continue reading “Schools in Lakes’ violence-affected areas remain closed”
EU ‘shocked by collective failure of leaders’
The European Union Envoy to the Horn of Africa Region, Alexander Rondos, says they are disappointed and shocked over what he calls collective failure of the leaders of South Sudan. Continue reading “EU ‘shocked by collective failure of leaders’”
IGAD okays formation of interim gov’t in 45 days
In the peace talks in Addis Ababa, IGAD Leaders have agreed to the formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity within 45 days. Continue reading “IGAD okays formation of interim gov’t in 45 days”
IGAD monitor dies of heart attack
An IGAD monitor has died of heart attack after they were detained by the Opposition forces in Unity State yesterday. Continue reading “IGAD monitor dies of heart attack”
AU expresses ‘deep concerns’ over renewed clashes
The African Union says it is deeply concerned over the resumption of fighting in South Sudan. Continue reading “AU expresses ‘deep concerns’ over renewed clashes”
