The United States has strongly condemned the failure by the warring parties in South Sudan to reach a peace agreement. Continue reading “US condemns failure to strike a peace deal”
Author: Hellen Achayo
Ki-Moon disappointed over unfruitful peace talks
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed disappointment after the unsuccessful conclusion of the South Sudan peace talks in Addis Ababa. Continue reading “Ki-Moon disappointed over unfruitful peace talks”
Youth group proposes referendum to decide on the system of governance
A group of youth and civil society organizations has proposed a referendum to decide on the system of governance South Sudan should adopt. Continue reading “Youth group proposes referendum to decide on the system of governance”
SPLA investigates Wau Shilluk child abductions
The army has launched an investigation into allegation of child abduction by the alleged SPLA forces under Johnson Olony. Continue reading “SPLA investigates Wau Shilluk child abductions”
UNSC extends UNISFA mandate
The Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Abyei until July. Continue reading “UNSC extends UNISFA mandate”
US pushes for sanctions against S Sudan leaders
The United States has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations on imposing sanctions against South Sudan. Continue reading “US pushes for sanctions against S Sudan leaders”
SPLM to reinstate some ex-members in 2 weeks
Members of the SPLM who were dismissed from the party will be reinstated within two weeks as an implementation of the Arusha Agreement, the Minister of Information has said. Continue reading “SPLM to reinstate some ex-members in 2 weeks”
Unicef condemns abduction of schoolchildren in Malakal
UNICEF says it condemns the abduction of 89 children by an armed group in Wau Shilluk near Malakal County, Upper Nile State. Continue reading “Unicef condemns abduction of schoolchildren in Malakal”
Former political detainees agree to return home
President Salva Kiir and SPLM former political detainees have struck an agreement that could pave way to bringing lasting peace to South Sudan. Continue reading “Former political detainees agree to return home”
Lakes peace conference recommends release of detained MPs
Participants at the peace conference in Lakes state have asked for the release of two members of the state parliament who have been in detention since October. Continue reading “Lakes peace conference recommends release of detained MPs”

