Three people were killed and several others displaced in a random shooting yesterday in Maridi town in Western Equatoria State, according to officials. Continue reading “Maridi death toll rises”

The People’s Liberal Party has called for the involvement of TROIKA countries in the next round of peace talks in Addis Ababa. Continue reading “PLP calls for participation of Troika in peace talks”

The United Nations says there is a very high rate of deforestation in South Sudan. Continue reading “UN warns of high rate of deforestation”

The South Sudan Law Society says the government should suspend further oil contracts for three years, including for service delivery, to avoid more obligations from the private sector. Continue reading “Gov’t should suspend further oil contracts – Law Society”

The first team of the former political detainees has arrived in the country. Continue reading “5 Former political detainees leaders arrive in Juba”

A peace conference will be held this week to discuss how to move the remaining herds of cattle out of Juba, the Commissioner of Juba County has announced. Continue reading “Bari-Mundari peace dialogue slated for Friday”

A South Sudanese human rights activist in the US has now spent 15 days on a hunger strike, demanding President Barack Obama’s administration to help bring peace to South Sudan. Continue reading “Hunger strike enters 15th day”

The UN special Representative for South Sudan says UMINSS must be allowed to access the conflict affected areas to document the crimes. Continue reading “UN must be allowed to document crimes”

Two people, including a freelance journalist, have been shot dead in Akobo County in Jonglei State. Continue reading “Journalist killed in ‘cold blood’ in Akobo”