UN to take up South Sudan arms embargo
The UN Security Council is expected to vote this week on imposing an arms embargo against South Sudan, a US proposal which follows a power-sharing...
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Machar camp denies agreeing to Entebbe meeting proposals
Kampala. The Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has dismissed media reports that they have struck an agreement to join the government. The statement issued on...
UN slams ‘revolting acts’ by South Sudan government-backed forces
The UN slammed government-backed troops in South Sudan Tuesday for ruthlessly targeting civilians in opposition-held areas, killing hundreds and using sexual violence, including gang-raping young...
South Sudan government forces, allies killed, raped hundreds of civilians -UN
GENEVA – At least 232 civilians were killed and 120 women and girls raped in attacks by South Sudan government troops and aligned forces in...
Resettlement promise as South Sudan celebrates 7th independence anniversary
The South Sudan government is committed to resettling all the refugees and the internally displaced persons (IDPs), official said. First Vice-President Taban Deng Gai said...
South Sudan rebels reject peace deal reinstating Machar
JUBA, – South Sudan rebels on Monday rejected a peace plan to reinstate insurgent leader Riek Machar as vice president, saying it failed to dilute...
Mistrust continues to threaten South Sudan’s fragile peace deal
KAMPALA. The agreement to guarantee total peace in South Sudan hangs in balance following tough demands made by rebel leader Riek Machar who has been offered...
South Sudan: President Kiir offers Dr Machar vice presidency again
ENTEBBE. The South Sudan rebel leader, Dr. Riek Machar has once again been offered the position of vice presidency in a new government structure meant to...
S.Sudan’s warring parties agree deal on security arrangements: SUNA agency
KHARTOUM – South Sudan’s government and rebels have reached a deal on security arrangements during talks in Khartoum, Sudanese state news agency SUNA reported, as...
South Sudan rebel leader appoints new Bieh state governor
South Sudan’s rebel leader, Riek Machar has appointed a new governor for Bieh, one of the country’s newly created states. Machar, in a statement, appointed...
