By Deng Machol Turkey has reached a deal with South Sudan to support the institution of the security arrangement, a key component in the implementation of the peace agreement in the African strengthen and support the country’s military sector after six years of conflict. The Eastern European country will work towards training of the forces […]
By Simon Deng South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar has warned of the serious threat posed by the ongoing intermittent communal violence to the fragile 2018 revitalized peace agreement if civilian disarmament is not undertaken. Machar revealed that the violence caused by the proliferation of illegal arms unabated in the hands of civilians could […]
By Simon Deng Experts have hailed the deal reached between South Sudan and its northern neighbor Sudan to reopen four border crossing points in October, saying it will boost trade and strengthen bilateral relations between the former civil war foes. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Professor of Political Science at the University of Juba said the decision […]
By Staff Writer Initiating civil unrest in South Sudan will go against the philosophy of the peace deal under implementation and only reverse gains made in the African Nation, a veteran politician said. A new pressure group calling itself the People’s Coalition for Civil Action is agitating the country towards holding a mass protest against […]
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations further and as well work towards fostering peace in the region. The two leaders also agreed to open up four border crossing points in relation to promoting peace and business between South Sudan and Sudan. According to reports following discussions between President […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan is working towards resolving Africa’s worst crisis of the decade and ushering in a new era of democracy but plans to thwart those programs, and kick out the government still remains high on the agenda of foreign actors, a lead politician warned. The regime change rhetoric is being reawakened by […]
By Okech Francis The South Sudan People’s Defense Force must intervene to save civilians from violence as a rift in the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition turns into an open war, a veteran army official and top politician said. The split in the SPLM-IO turned violent when the faction, who remained loyal to the […]
By David Malaak The government of Uganda has agreed to host Afghans who have fled the country after the Taliban – an armed opposition group, took over capital Kabul on Sunday, without much resistance from Afghan forces. The United States of America has appealed to countries to keep borders open for those fleeing the violence […]
By Benjamin Takpiny The government has urged foreign embassies in Juba to cooperate with immigration officials to register their nationals living in the country. Lt. Gen Atem Marol Biar, Director General for Civil Registry, Nationality, Pass port and Immigration on Wednesday requested all foreign embassies to cooperate with his department to ascertain the number of […]
By David Malaak The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei has dismissed allegations it was sexually exploiting girls in their areas of operation. Last week, communities of Gok Machar in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State petitioned their removal claiming the peacekeepers were behaving inappropriately and involving in sexual exploitation. Gok Machar is the base […]