UN: ‘ETHNIC CLEANSING UNDER WAY’ IN SOUTH SUDAN
On Wednesday, three commission members who had travelled around South Sudan for 10 days said they observed deepening divisions in a country with 64 ethnic...
Category : SOUTH SUDAN
South Sudan government agrees to deploy regional force, again
The South Sudan government has agreed to accept the deployment of a UN-mandated regional force in Juba after months of hesitation, a spokesman said. “I...
OPINION: The Tragedy of “South Sudan”
by Razen Dachuben It is synonymous with the tragedy of Africa. It must be a contagious disease afflicting our Dear Africa. Where did we go...
South Sudan rebels deny leader Riek Machar arrested in Ethiopia and deported back to South Africa
South Sudanese rebels loyal to ousted vice-president Riek Machar have denied allegations that their leader was arrested in Ethiopia and deported to South Africa. A...
Japanese peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan with new mandate
JUBA, South Sudan–Japanese peacekeepers, with a broader mandate to use force, landed in South Sudan Monday, the first overseas deployment of the country’s troops with...
WFP approves budget for South Sudan food aids in 2017
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said it has approved a budget revised for the Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) in which it seeks...
Japanese troops land in South Sudan, fears of first foreign fighting since WW2
A contingent of Japanese troops landed in South Sudan on Monday, an official said – a mission that critics say could see them embroiled in...
South Sudan criticizes US proposal to impose sanctions
JUBA, South Sudan—The South Sudanese government on Friday rejected United States’ call for an arms embargo and sanctions on the war-torn country. The U.S. government’s...
Torn between army and rebels, S.Sudan refugees speak out
Yumbe, Uganda – South Sudanese refugees in Uganda have described being forced to flee soaring ethnic violence at the hands of the South Sudanese army...
South Sudan KDF pull out Keep off military matters, DP Ruto tells Raila
Deputy President William Ruto has warned politicians led by Cord leader to stay away from military matters. The DP said that matters dealing with defence...
