The Council of Ministers has cancelled the general elections that were scheduled for June 30^th and extended President Salva Kiir’s term for two years. Continue reading “Gov’t postpones elections, extends presidential term”

Residents of Shirkat suburb in Juba are calling for immediate release of community members arrested on Wednesday for protesting against a planned demolition of their houses. Continue reading “Shirkat residents call for release of area leaders”

Press freedom has worsened in South Sudan. This is according to the latest ranking by the World Press Freedom Index. Continue reading “Press freedom worsens in South Sudan”

The Office of the President says a report on human rights violations committed during the crisis in the country will be made public after it has been verified by a court of law. Continue reading “Report on human rights violations to be verified by court”

The men released from detention this afternoon by the SPLM in Opposition have arrived in Juba. Continue reading “Three released men arrive in Juba”

The Ministry of Education in Warrap State says it will launch ‘Back to Learning Program’ to increase the enrollment of girls in schools. Continue reading “Warrap to launch ‘Back to Learning Program’”

The Agency for Independent Media is calling on Jonglei state government to release 20 women who have been detained for conducting a peaceful demonstration in Bor town. Continue reading “Jonglei urged to free detained protesters”

The World Food Program says six of its crew members who were kidnapped by the SPLM-North in Sudan have been handed over safely to their office in South Sudan. Continue reading “Kidnapped Bulgarian crew members handed over to WFP”