Author: Editorial Team

SPLM-IO welcomes Machar’s official invitation to attend IGAD Consultation Meeting in Ethiopia

IGAD, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan

Nov 3rd, 2019 (SSNN)- The main armed opposition faction, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-IO (SPLM-IO), has welcomed the extended invitation of the SPLM-IO Chairman, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, to attend IGAD Consultation Meetings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “On the Invitation of H.E. Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon to the IGAD Consultation Meeting of the Leadership of the Parties to the R-ARCSS […]

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Sudan: Over 4,000 Sudanese militiamen lose their lives in Saudi-led coalition in Yemen – rebel spokesperson

Newsbeat

Nov 2nd, (SSNN)-At least 4,000 Sudanese militiamen have been killed in Saudi-led coalition conflict since the outbreak of violence in Yemen, according to the Houthi’s military spokesman, Yahya Saria. Speaking to the media in a televised speech, the Houthi movement’s military spokesman urged the Sudanese government not to overlook its people, who have suffered heavy losses in Yemen’s conflict which […]

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South Sudan’s overseas diplomats threaten to protest overdue wage arrears – official

Newsbeat

Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s overseas officials, who represent their country in foreign countries, are threatening to stage protests over months of unpaid wage arrears if their demands and grievances are not addressed, according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. “We would like to bring to the attention of South Sudan general public, […]

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Embracing Diversity in South Sudan

Newsbeat

Opinion, By Nyakueth B. Pal Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-It’s important to create awareness of other tribes’ existence for peace to Reign. People sing the song of being the second class citizens in their own country. Yea I know it damn terrible topping the list of ” the undeserving citizen” those two aren’t a good combo. But nothing is as insulting […]

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Ceasefire monitors express deep concern, urge urgent implementation of the R-ARCSS

Newsbeat

Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s government and opposition parties are urged to fast-track the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement to ensure timely formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, which is expected to be formed in the next few weeks. In a welcoming remark during the CTSAMVM Technical Committee (CTC) Meeting held recently in Juba, the Chairperson […]

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‘Journalists At Risk Ahead Of Unity Government’ Amnesty sounds Alarm On Media Harassment

News, Newsbeat

Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-Following an incident in which a senior SSPDF military officer and Director of Information and Public Relations, General Malak Ayuen violently assaulted two female journalists during a military briefing by President Salva Kiir Mayardit on 31 October 2019, the rights group, Amnesty International strongly condemns the ongoing harassment of journalists in South Sudan and calls on Kiir’s […]

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Civil society group deeply concerned over unimplemented tasks as November deadline looms

News, Newsbeat

Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-The South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF) has expressed deep concern about the slow pace of the implementation of critical tasks as the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity approaches, with less than two weeks left. The statement, issued by the group on Friday, called on the country’s top leaders to draw up a […]

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IOM calls for ‘unconditional release’ of abducted volunteers in Central Equatoria

Uncategorized

Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has renewed its call for the unconditional release of a volunteer and one child abducted in South Sudan’s central Equatoria following heavy fighting between government forces and armed groups that left three IOM workers dead. “There are efforts are being made at this time to try to locate the whereabouts of […]

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Facebook removes Russian-linked social media accounts in Sudan over foreign policy’s interference

Newsbeat

Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-Facebook, the world’s largest social media company, has announced the removal of suspicious networks of social media accounts linked to Russia. According to the company, there are more than 17 pages linked to Facebook and other major social media platforms that have been targeted for their role in facilitating and participating in political activities that interfere with […]

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Latest: SSBC-TV Editors risk being suspended, or dismissed over spelling errors – source discloses

Newsbeat, South Sudan
Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth speaking to the media during an event (Photo credit: supplied)

Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-The Editors of the South Sudan National Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) face the possibility of being suspended or even dismissed over repeated spelling and grammatical errors – a source at the Ministry Information and communications technology (ICT) and Postal Services has disclosed to South Sudan News Now. “The issue is so sensitive that it cannot be discussed brother, […]

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‘Do not speculate, Maj. Gen. Stephen Buay was not stripped of his ranks’ family rubbishes social media allegations

Newsbeat

Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-The family of Major General Stephen Buay Rulnyang on Thursday dismissed and strongly condemned social media allegations that South Sudan’s Military Court had made its final ruling on Buay, stripping him of his ranks and removing him from the SSPDF’s ranks and files. “As a family of Major General Stephen Buay Rolnyang, it has actually come to […]

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UN Humanitarian Coordinator strongly condemns killing of aid workers in South Sudan

Newsbeat, UN

Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)- The Deputy Special Representative of the Sectretary-General of the United Nations and the Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou, has strongly condemned the killing of three aid workers in Morobo County, South Sudan’s Central Equatoria region. In a statement earlier this week, the UN official strongly condemned the deaths of humanitarian workers and called on […]

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Phow State Gov’t Congratulates Machar for his stance on outstanding issues despite mounting pressure

Newsbeat

Oct 29th, 2019 (SSNN)-Phow State Government has congratulated the leadership of the SPLM-IO for its position in refusing to join the Transitional Government of National Unity scheduled for 12 November due to unimplemented outstanding tasks. “Phow State Government would like to thanks and appreciate H.E Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon, PhD Chairman and Commander in Chief of SPLM/SPLA-IO up on his […]

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Kiir’s office cancels illegal oil deal as the country’s Finance Ministry comes under spotlight over leaked document

News, Newsbeat, Oil, Politics

Oct 29th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Minister in the Office of the President, Mayiik Ayii Deng, issued a ministerial directive on Monday, canceling an illicit allocation of 18 crude oil shipments – an illegal multi-million dollar deal signed by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit without authorization from the President’s office. In a letter entitled “Cancellation of the allocation […]

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South Sudan’s Oil and Power is an opportunity for peace through economic development and compromise in the era of Billions At Play

Oil, Opinions

By Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber and CEO, Centurion Law Group Oct 28th, 2019 (SSNN)-I truly believe that investment and economic development are the keys for peace and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa. I have said it again and again. I wrote dozens of articles and even a book partially dedicated to that particular belief. So, it is with […]

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WFP donates All-Terrain Vehicles as floods take devastating toll on the population in Maban

Newsbeat

Oct 27th, 2019 (SSNN)-In response to devastating floods that have affected nearly one million people in the country, the World Food Program (WFP) on Saturday donated Russian-made SHERP All-Terrain vehicles as part of its efforts to help flood-affected communities recover from months of suffering in Maban County. On Friday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported […]

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Oxfam deeply concerned as seasonal flooding affects nearly 1 million people in South Sudan

News, Newsbeat

Oct 27th, 2019 (SSNN)-Oxfam International is deeply concerned about the growing humanitarian situation aggravated by the seasonal flooding, which has since affected about 800,000 people, putting them at risk of waterborne diseases and hunger. “Unusually heavy rainfall has hit 29 counties across the country, causing widespread displacement. Areas where Oxfam operates, including Akobo, Pibor and Lankien, have been severely hit. […]

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Over 1.3 million children to suffer from  ‘acute malnutrition’ in 2020 -UNICEF warns 

News

Oct 16th, 2019 (SSNN)-The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a grim warning, predicting that about 1.3 million children will be on the verge of “acute malnutrition” by the end of this year if child malnutrition is not prevented. “Some 1.3 million South Sudanese children under five years old are at risk of suffering from ‘acute malnutrition’ in 2020,” […]

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President Kiir, Sudan’s Deputy Chairman Hemeti Discuss Sudanese Peace Process

News

Oct 15th, (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Deputy Chairperson of Sudan Sovereign Council, Lt. General Mohamed Hamdan also known as Hemeti have discussed the ongoing Sudanese peace talks mediated by South Sudan’s government in the capital, Juba. According to the presidency, Deputy Chairman General Hemeti assured the people of Sudan and the region that the Sudanese unity government […]

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SPLM/A-IO welcomes recent US and British ambassadors’ statements on formation of unity government

News, South Sudan, UK, USA

October 14th, 2019 (SSNN)-The SPLM/SPLA (IO) has welcomed recent statements by the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek and the British ambassador to South Sudan, H.E Christopher Trott. Mabior Garang De Mabior, Chairperson of the SPLM-IO National Committee For Information, says Salva Kiir’s Administration has taken advantage of benevolence shown by South Sudan’s international partners. “The regime in […]

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President Kiir, JMEC’s Interim Chairman Discuss Implementation Of Peace Deal in Juba

JMEC, South Sudan

Oct 14th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit discussed the progress made in the implementation of the R-ARCSS with the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring & Evaluation Commission, H.E Amb. Lt. Gen. A. Njoroge at the State House on Sunday. According to an official source, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Chairman of the JMEC tried to […]

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Sudan’s PM Hamdok to attend opening ceremony of Sudanese peace talks in Juba on Monday

News, South Sudan, Sudan

Oct 14th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit is expected on Monday to preside over peace talks between various Sudanese rebel groups and members of Sudan’s Sovereign Council in the country’s capital Juba. “Tomorrow’s meeting is to mark the launching of Sudan’s peace talks,” said South Sudan’s Press Secretary, Ateny Wek Ateny in a statement on Saturday. On Sunday, […]

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Maiwut authorities scrap ministerial directive on renaming health facilities after top leaders

News

Oct 13th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s Maiwut authorities have annulled a unilateral directive issued by former Minister of Health Ngunjok Chuol, on renaming health facilities in honor of South Sudan’s leaders, saying the order is now null and void. Last week, former minister of health Ngunjock Chuol Dojiok was criticised on social media after renaming major health facilities after the country’s […]

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Residents call for urgent intervention as river flooding submerges villages in opposition-held Sobat State

News

Oct 13th, 2019 (SSNN)-Residents of opposition-controlled Sobate State are calling on humanitarian agencies to step up rescue operations to help evacuate people caught in flash floods as river flooding continues to inundate more than ten villages situated along the Sobat River. “There is no way out, people are stuck in the water here, and the river is still flooding everywhere,” […]

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SPLM-IO Deputy Chairman Henry Odwar in Canada on peace mission

News

Oct 12th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Henry Odwar is expected to brief senior members and supporters of the main opposition movement on the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement on Saturday and Sunday, an opposition official confirmed early today. “Henry Odwar just arrived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada now at midnight. The […]

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UN, US congratulate Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abi Ahmed on winning ‘2019 Nobel Peace Prize’

News, UN, USA

Oct 12th, 2019 (SSNN)-The U.S. Agency for International Development on Friday congratulated the Prime Minister of The Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, on being the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Mark Andrew Green, Director of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), affirmed his country’s commitment to helping the people of Ethiopia as they embark on taking steps […]

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Breaking: US Imposes Sanctions On South Sudan’s Preferred Business Partners

Breaking News, USA

Oct 11th, 2019 (SSNN)-For days, after The Sentry accused a Sudanese businessman, Ashraf Seed Ahmed Al-Cardinal widely known as Al-Cardinal, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed individual sanctions on Ashraf Seed Ahmed Al-Cardinal (Al-Cardinal) and Kur Ajing Ater (Ajing) for their role and involvement in corruption in South Sudan. In the past […]

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South Sudan’s Authorities Extrajudicially Hang Four People – Amnesty International

Amnesty International, Civil War, News, South Sudan

Oct 11th, 2019 (SSNN)-Human rights group, Amnesty International, has accused South Sudanese authorities of extrajudicial killing of four inmates, including a child who was underage upon his arrest. “Amnesty International expresses concerns about the execution of four people in South Sudan on 27 and 30 September. One of those executed was a child at the time of the crime. On […]

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It’s Essential to Create Media Awareness for the People of South Sudan to Understand the R-ARCISS.

Analyses, Opinions

By Cde. Sirir Gabriel Yiei Rut, Oct 11th, 2019 (SSNN)- Nowadays, Media is the most powerful branch in any Country. It is a tool to maintain a balanced society which is characterized by well informed people, effective democracy and social justice. In fact, media has unparalleled influence on all aspects of human life in modern times. South Sudan like many […]

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South Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ethiopian Diplomat Discuss Implementation Of R-ARCSS

East Africa, Ethiopia, IGAD, News, Newsbeat

Oct 10th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Awut Deng Acuil and her Ethiopian counterpart, Gedu Andargachew on Wednesday discussed progress of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Foreign Minister, Gedu stressed on the need for speedy implementation of the peace accord and urged the Parties to do their […]

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The Origin And Politics Of The Mathiang Anyoor Dates Back to 1982 – new report

AU, IGAD, Newsbeat

Oct 10th, 2019 (SSNN)-A new analysis released recently by the Small Arms Survey’s Human Security Baseline Assessment (HSBA) has revealed the origins of the Mathiang Anyoor, a paramilitary group that emerged in 2013 following the outbreak of the country’s brutal conflict. The report identified the Muthiang Anyoor as mere armed cattle keepers, originally from Northern Bahr el Ghazal and whose […]

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