Japan to extend SDF dispatch to U.N. mission in South Sudan

Japanese soldiers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are processed by an immigration offiecer as they withdraw from their mission in South Sudan's capital, Juba, on Monday. | REUTERS

May 14, 2019(Tokyo) —  The Japanese government plans to extend the dispatch of Self-Defense Forces members to the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan until May 31 next year. The cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to approve the one-year extension later this month after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party endorsed the government plan last […]

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Gen. Satino Deng Wol Strongly Condemns Gen. Akol Kor Over Extrajudicial Killing of Aweil Sons

L-R: Santino Deng Wol, 5th Division Head with Governor Malong and Police Commissioner Mading Duor during the independence anniversary in Aweil in 2013.(Phot credit: unknown/file)

Tuesday, May 14, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s Deputy Chief of Defense Forces for Administration, Lt. Gen. Santino Deng Wol, condemns the Director General of South Sudan National Security Services, Lt. Gen. Akol Kor Kuch, over what is now confirmed to be an extrajudicial execution of Aweil sons and daughters who were arrested in May 2017 following Gen. Malong, the former […]

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Civilians Hospitalized in South Sudan’s Leer County After Eating Contaminated Food Distributed Through WFP

An MSF doctor (centre) and an MSF community area supervisor (right) treat a woman who has fallen sick, at an outdoor support clinic in Leer County, South Sudan(Photo credit: MSF/SSNN)

Monday May 13, 2019(SSNN) — Reports emerging from South Sudan’s Leer County confirm that more than 50 people have been hospitalized or affected in Leer County of Unity State after eating contaminated food that was recently distributed through the World Food Program. Blaming both the government of Salva Kiir and the World Food Program, residents from Leer, who spoke to […]

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Solidarity Statement to the Red Card Movement Activists and the Youth of South Sudan

Opinion, By Gattuor Kier, Monday 13, 2019(SSNN) — Compatriots, fellow students and youth of South Sudan, the waithood is over; everyone deserves equal and just rights. The faces who have been around for 15 years must leave. They massacred our aged parents, they raped our sisters and mothers, killed our youngsters and children would be the future of our great […]

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If only Pope Francis Knew…

South Sudan President Kissing the hand of Pope Francis during his First Visit to the Vatican in April, 2019(Photo credit: Vatican/SSNN)

Opinion, By Wesley Kosa, Monday May 13, 2019(SSNN) — On April, Pope Francis invited the South Sudanese parties for spiritual retreat, to narrow the gap between them as they get closer to the date line for the formation of the government of national unity. The gap which was to be narrowed is too wide to be narrowed most to the […]

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BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan Fears Its National Security Chief Trained and Financed His Own Private Militia

Members of South Sudan military intelligence in a parade somewhere in South Sudan(Photo credit: Unknown/SSNN)

May 11th, 2019(SSNN) — For the last two weeks, South Sudan capital has witnessed rising tension between the army and the national security amids warnings of youth uprising that may oust the first and only president of the world’s newest state, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, but according to the latest findings, President Kiir fears his Director General of National Security […]

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IGAD Secretariat Regrets Dr. Riek Machar Remains Under House Arrest

South Sudan's First Vice President[2011], Chairman and Commander-In-Chief of the SPLM/A-IO speaks during a past event(Photo credit: supplied/SSNN)

May 11, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s main opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the First Vice President Designate, may travel and reside in any country of his choices within the region but he remains under house arrest until further notice. During the recent 67th Extra-Ordinary Session of the The IGAD Council of Ministers, which was held in South Sudan capital […]

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Is There Unity In Our Diversity, What Is It?

CHOIRS SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF SOUTH SUDAN AT THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY. PART OF THE LYRICS INCLUDE: ā€œOH GOD! WE PRAISE AND GLORIFY YOU FOR YOUR GRACE ON SOUTH SUDAN; LAND OF GREAT ABUNDANCE, UPHOLD US UNITED IN PEACE AND HARMONY.ā€

ByĀ Laura Nunu, May 11th, 2019(SSNN)Ā  — This is a very big question that provokes and brings us face to face with the question of our identity. It is a question that asks: ā€˜how do we come to exist as diverse as we are?’ Depending on where you are seeking, science and religion/spirituality has different answers to this same simple question. […]

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South Sudan Minister of Health Submits Resignation Letter

Friday May 10th, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s long serving Minister of Health, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has allegedly submitted his “resignation letter” to the president, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit. According to Press Secretariat of South Sudan’s President, who confirmed to have seen the alleged resignation letter, Dr. Riek Gai submitted his resignation letter citing the extrajudicial execution of his nephew, […]

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RJMEC, IGAD convene South Sudan Joint Security Mechanism Workshop in Juba

IGAD heads of states and government during their 62nd extra ordinary session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia(Photo credit: supply)

Friday, May 10th, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) and the office of the IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, have on Friday May 10, 2019 commenced a two-day workshop for the Joint Security Mechanisms in Juba. The convening of the workshop follows a recommendation made in Addis Ababa by the Parties to the Revitalized Agreement […]

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Opening Remarks of CTSAMVM Chairperson to RJMEC Workshop

CTSAMVM PRESS RELEASE Friday May 10th, 2019(SSNN) — Your Excellency Ambassador Wais, Your Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen Augustino Njoroge, Chairpesons and Representatives of all mechanisms, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank R-JMEC for organizing this crtical workshop. It is so important that all mechanisms sit together and discuss the way forward. I have the pleasure to brief you on the status […]

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Calls To Nullify Refugee Elections in Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Uganda

Complaint against the parody of refugee election held in Kyangwali Refugee Camp of the Refugee Welfare Councils on April 17th, 2019.Ā  We request you to nullify those elections and hold fresh ones. To; The Commissioner, Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Refugees, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road, Kampala Uganda By Kulihoshi Musikami Pecos Executive Director, Dear Sir/ Madam, Friday, May […]

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BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan National Security Chief Under House Arrest in Juba

May 9th, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s most powerful head of National Security, Gen. Akol Kor, is under house arrest in the capital Juba as the army prepares to dismantle the National Security intelligence. Following the report of the UN Experts on South Sudan, the relationship between president Kiir and his most trusted man, the Chief of National Security, soared to […]

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Opening Remarks By The Chairperson of CTSAMVM At The 6th CTSAMVM Board Meeting

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Opening Remarks, By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Excellences, Ambassadors, General Officer, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and welcome to the 6th CTSAMVM Board Meeting. Thursday, May 9th, 2019(SSNN) — Once again, I want to thank the Party representatives and Board members for their attendance at this very important meeting just before the beginning of […]

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COMMUNIQUƉ OF THE 67th EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OF IGAD COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ON THE SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN

IGAD Council of Ministers posting for a picture during their 67th meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: SSNN)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019(SSNN) — The IGAD Council of Ministers held its 67thĀ Extra-Ordinary Session on 7thĀ May 2019 in Juba, South Sudan, under the chairmanship ofĀ H.E.Ā Gedu Andargachew, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to deliberate on the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South […]

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South Sudanese are courageous but politicians divide people for them to last in power

Gen. Gatdet Yaka looks into the eyes of Salva Kiir during a peace negotiation in Khartoum, Sudan in 2018(photo credit: SSNN)

Opinion, By Riek Lang Met, May 5th, 2019(SSNN) — In the midst of our trials and tribulations,the people of South Sudan Ā have always stood up to the test of time. South Sudanese are impressively a tolerant people,who have embraced many cultures and have lived together with their fellow citizens for many peaceful years. Perhaps,we have one of the highest percentage […]

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SOUTH SUDAN PARTIES EXTEND THE PRE-TRANSITIONAL PERIODĀ BY SIX MONTHS AFTER 12 MAY 2019

South Sudanese stakeholders meet over the Revitalized Peace Agreement in Addis Ababa(Photo: file)

May 3, 2019(SSNN) — The meeting of the leadership of the Parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 2 to 3 May 2019. At the meeting, the Parties took stock of the status of the implementation of the R-ARCSS, identified progress made, […]

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Leadership of the Parties to the South Sudan Agreement Met in Addis Ababa

Leaders of South Sudan political parties meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss formation of the R-TGNU(Photo credit: IGAD/SSNN)

PRESS RELEASE, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2, 2019(SSNN) — A meeting of the leadership of the parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was convened today in Addis Ababa. “The meeting is of great significance at this time of the South Sudan peace process as the Pre-Transitional period of […]

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MEETING OF THE PARTIES TO THE R-ARCSS HELD IN ADDIS

PRESS RELEASE, May 2nd, 2019(SSNN) — The first day of a meeting of the Parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) took place on Thursday 2 May 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addressing the participants (READ FULL STATEMENTĀ HERE), the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission […]

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Sudan: Protestors and Transitional Military Council Avert ā€œTiananmenā€ Moment in Khartoum

Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan, the leader of Sudan's interim military council(Photo credit: supplied/SSNN)

PRESS RELEASE, The Enough Project, Washington, DC. May 2, 2019 (SSNN) – Today’s news from Khartoum indicate a lowering of the tension in the standoff between the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Coalition of Freedom and Change, a coalition of professional and civil society organizations and opposition parties, and the major force behind the popular uprising in Sudan. This […]

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ANALYSIS: Jok Madut Jok May Just Have No Reason To Die !

President Salva Kiir meeting Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in during his recent visit to the UAE(Photo credit: supplied)

“I’ll fight this so-called agreement. I’ll not accept this, I’ll have to get myself killed in the process” By Deng Elijah, April 27th, 2019(SSNN) — For more than half a million South Sudanese, who perished in the last six years and those who miraculously survived a predetermined death under the Atropos Salva Kiir Mayardit, death was not a wishful thinking […]

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LEAVING BEHIND A MARK OF HONOR

Press Release, By Payinjiar Association of Canada April 23, 2019(SSNN) — Human legends are scarce and high-quality. They live among men with humility, selflessness, courage, and brevity. Few know them well yet their work and selfless sacrifices are only brought to public decorum upon their death. This week, Nuer mourn two public figures, Gen. Peter Gatdet of SSUM and Gen. […]

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The desperate Sudanese shouldn’t blame Omar El Bashir for the secession of South Sudan

Demonstrators gather in Sudan's capital of Khartoum, Friday, April 12, 2019. The Sudanese protest movement has rejected the military's declaration that it has no ambitions to hold the reins of power for long after ousting the president of 30 years, Omar al-Bashir. (Photo credit: AP)

Opinion, By Deng Akok Muoradid, April 23, 2019(SSNN) — The desperate protesters in Sudan are criticizing their former President Omar Hassan Al Bashir for the partition of Sudan and they recently called for the urgent reunification of the two Sudans after they ousted him from power. The traumatized Sudanese wrongly conceptualize the separation of South Sudan as a ā€œBashir’s fault” […]

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SPLM/A(IO) Calls on Sudan and Partners To Support South Sudan Peace Implementation

South Sudan arch rivals, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his former deputy, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, leader of the SPLM/A in Opposition gazing at each other's eyes during peace process in Khartoum in 2018(Photo credit: shared/unknown)

April 22, 2019(SSNN) —  Despite that former President Omar Hassan El Bashir has been overthrown and Sudan remains at crossroad, the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, still looks up to Sudan and partners to make peace a reality. Responding to President Salva Kiir, who is being accused of being intransigence to form a unilateral Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity […]

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