The civil society group, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has called on IGAD to stop Uganda and Sudan from fueling the South Sudan conflict. Continue reading “CEPO urges IGAD to stop Sudan-Uganda cold war in South Sudan”

The Ministry of Environment has issued an order to fine individuals and institutions that fail to keep their surroundings clean. Continue reading “Ministry of Environment issues fines & bans on waste mismanagement”

Authorities in Western Equatoria State say residents of Mundri East County have fled their homes after unknown gunmen attacked residents and looted their property last week. Continue reading “Unknown gunmen attack Mundri, residents flee homes”

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says the body is consulting with the South Sudanese government about the expulsion of the UNMISS coordinator in Unity state, Mary Cummin. Continue reading “Ban: UN consults gov’t over expulsion of UNMISS Coordinator for Unity”

The International Committee of the Red Cross says 12 patients have died this week following clashes in Kodok, Upper Nile over the weekend that forced its medical personnel to evacuate the area. Continue reading “12 patients die in violence-hit Kodok – ICRC”

The civil society group, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, says it will monitor the implementation of promises President Salva Kiir made during the Independence Day Celebrations. Continue reading “Civil group to monitor realization of Kiir’s Independence Day promises”

President Salva Kiir says the country will hold a referendum on the permanent constitution within the next three years of his term in office. Continue reading “Citizens to choose between federalism, decentralization”

The UN Mission in the country says unknown gunmen shot dead an IDP inside its camp near Bentiu in Unity state over the weekend. Continue reading “1 IDP killed in latest attack on UN base”

The SPLA says it is monitoring the discussions in the parliament about the conduct of its forces towards civilians. Continue reading “NLA discusses conduct of SPLA in Maridi”

There has been progress in the meeting between the president Salva Kiir and Riek Machar in Nairobi, the SPLM Secretary-General, Pagan Amum, has said. Continue reading “Kiir-Riek talks progressing well, Amum”