The National assembly is holding a public hearing on the proposed constitutional amendments to postpone elections and extend the mandate of the current government until 2017. Continue reading “Parliament holds public hearing on constitutional amendments”
Author: Mabior Philip
Peace talks: Finance committee agrees on 90% of the issues
Negotiators in the finance committee at the peace talks in Addis Ababa say they have agreed on most of the issues. Continue reading “Peace talks: Finance committee agrees on 90% of the issues”
Oil pollution: 180,000 people face health risks in Unity
A German human rights and relief organization says the health of more than 180,000 people in northern Unity State is at risk due to drinking of water contaminated by crude oil.
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Peace talks resume
Peace talks resumed this morning in Addis Ababa.
Delegates from the government, the SPLM in Opposition and former detainees are participating at the talks. Continue reading “Peace talks resume”
Embattled ex-speaker of WBGS parliament to challenge his impeachment
The former speaker of Western Bahr al-Ghazal State assembly says he will challenge his impeachment at the High Court. Continue reading “Embattled ex-speaker of WBGS parliament to challenge his impeachment”
Juba university lecturers down their tools
Lecturers at the University of Juba have staged a strike over what they describe as unpaid arrears. Continue reading “Juba university lecturers down their tools”
Lul arrives in Juba
The former military spokesman of the SPLA in Opposition, Brigadier General Lul Ruai Koang, has arrived in Juba, a day after splitting from the leadership of Dr Riek Machar. Continue reading “Lul arrives in Juba”
Bill to extend the gov’t’s mandate presented in parliament
The Minister for Justice, Paulino Wanawila, today presented a bill to the parliament to amend the transitional constitution and extend the mandate of the government until 2017. Continue reading “Bill to extend the gov’t’s mandate presented in parliament”
Four suspected killers of a Briton arrested
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a British aid worker in Juba. Continue reading “Four suspected killers of a Briton arrested”
SPLA-IO spokesman breaks away, forms movement
The Spokesman of the SPLA in Opposition, Brig General Lul Koang Ruai has broken away from Dr Riek Machar. Continue reading “SPLA-IO spokesman breaks away, forms movement”
