The government says it will press charges of treason against only the masterminds of the December 15 incident, which it describes as an attempted coup. Continue reading “Gov’t to press charges of treason against the masterminds of ‘attempted coup’”

The government says the investigation into the role the 11 political detainees played in the alleged coup has been completed. Continue reading “Govt completes investigation of ‘attempted coup’ suspects”

The Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth has accused the SPLM/SPLA in Opposition of breaching the agreement on cessation of hostilities. Continue reading “Info Min accuses rebels of violating cessation of hostilities agreement”

The Minister of Gender, Child, Social Welfare and Humanitarian Affairs says some 51,000 Internally Displaced Persons in Unity state are in deplorable conditions and in desperate need of assistance. Continue reading “Some 51,000 Internally Displaced Persons in Unity state are in deplorable conditions”

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has rejected accusations by the Information Minister that it does not support the government of South Sudan. Continue reading “UNMISS rejects allegations by Info Minister that it is not neutral”

The UN Mission in South Sudan has denied government claims that it failed to condemn the looting of some of its equipment by rebel forces. Continue reading “Government urges UNMISS to condemn looting by rebels of it’s properties”

The Ugandan Parliament has approved the deployment of Ugandan Forces in South Sudan in a bid to restore peace and stability, despite objections by Ugandan legislators. Continue reading “Ugandan parliament endorses deployment of UDPF in South Sudan”

Authorities say thirteen soldiers loyal to Dr. Riek Machar have surrendered to government forces in Western Equatoria State. Continue reading “13 rebel-soldiers surrender to government”

Former insurgent leader David Yau Yau has appealed to the government to establish a separate state for Pibor County in Jonglei state. Continue reading “David Yau Yau asks for a separate state for Kachipo, Anyuak, Jie and Murle”

The Ministry of Petroleum Mining and Industry says it has brought in more fuel to Juba to help contain the severe shortage. Continue reading “‘We have fuel’ – Oil ministry”