Hundreds of people gathered today at Dr John Garang Mausoleum in Juba to mark the 59th anniversary of the War Veterans Day. Continue reading “Leaders speak on Veteran’s Day”
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Stop targeting aid workers, forces urged
Humanitarian agencies have called on all parties to the conflict to immediately stop targeting aid workers. Continue reading “Stop targeting aid workers, forces urged”
Peace first, human rights later, UNSC told
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has urged the UN Security Council to prioritize peace in South Sudan and address human rights issues later. Continue reading “Peace first, human rights later, UNSC told”
‘Elections should be conducted without census’
The National Election Commission chairman has recommended that the next general elections should be conducted without a population census. Continue reading “‘Elections should be conducted without census’”
Civil groups propose concepts for interim government
South Sudanese civil society organizations in Addis Ababa have proposed four concepts for the formation of a transitional government of national unity. Continue reading “Civil groups propose concepts for interim government”
Egypt plans to deport ‘South Sudanese gangs’
South Sudanese accused of engaging in criminal activities in Egypt will be deported to Juba, the South Sudan ambassador to Egypt has announced. Continue reading “Egypt plans to deport ‘South Sudanese gangs’”
Tough actions to be taken against peace talks obstructors
A meeting of the IGAD Council of Ministers in Nairobi has recommended that tough actions should be taken against any party that hinders the South Sudan peace dialogue in Addis Ababa. Continue reading “Tough actions to be taken against peace talks obstructors”
‘Retaliatory’ rape in Lakes
Up to 16 cases of rape have been reported after the killing of the paramount chief of Rumbek East County, a Member of Parliament in Lakes State has said. Continue reading “‘Retaliatory’ rape in Lakes”
IGAD holds ‘leadership consultation’ meeting with stakeholders
A ‘leadership consultation meeting’ between the IGAD mediation team and the stakeholders’ team leaders is taking place in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Continue reading “IGAD holds ‘leadership consultation’ meeting with stakeholders”
Oxfam appeals to warring parties to agree on ceasefire agreement
The international charity organization, Oxfam UK, is urging the parties negotiating in Addis Ababa to urgently reach a permanent ceasefire agreement. Continue reading “Oxfam appeals to warring parties to agree on ceasefire agreement”
