More bodies have been recovered after two deadly attacks on the Juba-Bor road on Friday, the Minister of Information in Jonglei State has said. Continue reading “The death toll on Juba-Bor road attack rises to 30”
Author: Hellen Achayo
UN condemns the attack on peacekeepers in Leer
The UN Security council has condemned an attack on a UN base in Leer and warned that individuals who engage in attacks on humanitarian personnel may be designated to sanctions. Continue reading “UN condemns the attack on peacekeepers in Leer”
Government accepts Nepal, Bangladesh in RPF – Makuei
The government has accepted the inclusion of Bangladeshi and Nepalese troops as technical experts in the Regional Protection Force, the Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth, has said. Continue reading “Government accepts Nepal, Bangladesh in RPF – Makuei”
Press Freedom: Journalists decry harassment and arrests
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has called for better protection of journalists, ahead of the World Press Freedom Day tomorrow. Continue reading “Press Freedom: Journalists decry harassment and arrests”
AU chairman calls for immediate cessation of hostilities
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in South Sudan. Continue reading “AU chairman calls for immediate cessation of hostilities”
Aid agencies suspend operations in Kodok
Aid organizations have suspended operations in Kodok County in Fashoda State due increased insecurity, the head of the medical charity MSF, has said. Continue reading “Aid agencies suspend operations in Kodok”
Gov’t to release 10b SSP for cantonment – Lomoro
The Ministry of Finance will release a sum of 10 billion pounds this week to fund the cantonment of forces, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has said. Continue reading “Gov’t to release 10b SSP for cantonment – Lomoro”
End violence, Mogae tells peace partners
Parties to the peace agreement must continue to search for means of ending violence in the country, the Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has said. Continue reading “End violence, Mogae tells peace partners”
Shortage of funds delays cantonment, IO says
The Spokesperson of the First Vice President says lack of funding has slowed the establishment of cantonment sites for the opposition forces. Continue reading “Shortage of funds delays cantonment, IO says”
UN experts urge IGAD countries to enforce individual sanctions on South Sudan
A UN panel of experts for South Sudan says IGAD member countries should enforce travel bans and asset freezes on individuals sanctioned by the UN Security Council. Continue reading “UN experts urge IGAD countries to enforce individual sanctions on South Sudan”
