February 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s government has strongly criticized the East African regional bloc, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, for its failure to provide a win-win solution to the number of states and their internal boundaries, a pending issue that is likely to hamper the formation of a national unity government. On Saturday, the IGAD Council of Ministers adopted a […]
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February 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, who also doubles up as the government’s spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth has ruled out that the national transitional government will be formed on February 22nd and shall never be extended, no matter what. “The government will be formed whether IGAD like it or not,” Makuei said. The Inter-Governmental Authority on […]
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Update on the outstanding issues at the IGAD Council of Ministers and Heads of State and Government on South Sudan Feb 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—Today 8th February 2020, the IGAD Council of Ministers held its 70th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the situation of the Republic of South Sudan to discuss two agendas as follows: 1. Review […]
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February 8th, 2020 (SSNN)—UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said it was “unacceptable” South Sudan’s warring parties had yet to make peace as a deadline approaches for the rivals to join forces in government. President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar have failed to break a deadlock over key terms of a power-sharing agreement with just two weeks […]
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February 8, 2020 (SSNN)—To end the impasse over the number of states and their internal boundaries , the IGAD Council of Ministers has approved 23 states, one of the outstanding critical tasks, which has hindered the formation of the unity government. “IGAD Council of Ministers approved 23 states today in Addis Ababa. IGAD Heads of State and Government now in […]
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February 8th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and senior government officials have arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend a high-level summit of the African Union heads of state and government. “President Salva Kiir and his accompanying delegation arrived in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on Saturday morning for the 2020 African Union heads of state and […]
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February 8, 2020 (SSNN)—Chinese tech companies have developed human-like 5G robots, groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence technology designed to combat the spread of the Corona Virus in healthcare centers and areas exposed to such a deadly virus which has so far killed hundreds in a few months in China. “After seeing the front line of the fight against the virus, I understand […]
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Press statement, Extend the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Excellencies, February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)—We, the undersigned national, regional, and international non-governmental organisations, write to call on your delegation to actively support the extension of the mandate of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (“the CoHR”) during the upcoming 43rd session of […]
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Opinion, By Zechariah Makuach Maror February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)—The issue of States has prevailed a big blunder not only to the formation of Revitalized Government of National Unity, but historically believed to be one of the factors that tear apart the 2015 Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS). It’s now rendered mumble of optimism among the peace […]
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February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)-Opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar left Sudan this morning heading to the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to attend a high-level meeting of the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee (AD-HOC) or (C5) for South Sudan, an opposition official announced. “The Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the SPLM/SPLA (IO) and the First Vice President Designate of the the Republic […]
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BY: DANIEL JUOL NHOMNGEK, KAMPALA, UGANDA February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)-South Sudan gained her independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011. This made it the most recent sovereign state with widespread recognition (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). The independence of South Sudan was achieved through the Second Sudanese Civil War that was fought from 1983 and 2005 between […]
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Feb 6th, 2020 (SSNN)—James Gatdet Dak, a prominent member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-IO, and former press secretary for South Sudan’s main opposition faction, has criticized the government for using the controversial 32 states as an instrument to score more political points. 32 states not a public demand! “I have been hearing or reading an unfounded argument from […]
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February 6th, 2020 (SSNN)— Consultation meetings aimed at resolving the issue surrounding the number of states and their boundaries have again reached a dead end as the government and the opposition failed to reach an agreement. Speaking to the media Thursday after the meeting, South African Deputy President David Mabuza said that the issue has become challenging and that the […]
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Press statement, February 6th, 2020(SSNN)—Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will undertake their eighth mission to the country during the period of 3-9 February 2020. The Commissioners intend to visit camps and settlements for internally displaced persons across South Sudan, including UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Protection of Civilian sites, to meet those […]
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February 6th, 2020 (SSNN)—One of the Bul’s spiritual leaders, Pey Karekna, has been killed in a retaliatory attack after failing to pay blood compensation in Mankien, an elderly member of the community said on Thursday. “It is very unfortunate to hear that one of Bul spiritual leaders Pey Karekna was killed yesterday evening around 8PM in Mankien town by some […]
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February 6th, 2020 (SSNN)—The US Senate has voted to acquit President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of congress — both charges levelled against him by the House of Representatives. Senators voted 52 to 48 to acquit on abuse of power and 53 to 47 on obstruction of Congress in the third ever presidential impeachment trial. In a […]
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Press release, February 5, 2020—With the aim of vaccinating 2.5 million children against measles, a nationwide vaccination campaign is kicked off today. The campaign is a cooperation between the Ministry of Health, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners. In addition to the vaccine, the children will also receive vitamin A supplement and deworming […]
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Press release, February 5, 2020—With the aim of vaccinating 2.5 million children against measles, a nationwide vaccination campaign is kicked off today. The campaign is a cooperation between the Ministry of Health, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners. In addition to the vaccine, the children will also receive vitamin A supplement and deworming […]
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February 5th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudanese medical staff deployed at Juba International Airport to screen arrivers for the deadly Coronavirus have reportedly fled the airport after a plane carrying Chinese diplomats landed. South Sudan government this week began screening all travelers at airports to help avert the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses […]
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February 5th, 2020(SSNN)— The African Union Peace and Security Council has hailed the continued efforts made by the Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-IO, Dr. Riek Machar for his genuine participation in the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement. In a communique adopted by the Peace and Security Council at its 905th Meeting held last week, on the […]
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February 4th, 2020 (SSNN)—Addressing governors of 32 states at the State House on Tuesday, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir narrated that the issue of the number of states and their boundaries remains a sticking point impeding the formation of a unity government, and that it is unlikely that the matter may merit further discussions if they Parties fail to reach […]
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February 4th, 2020 (SSNN)—At least 3 people, including a sub-chief, have been killed and several others seriously injured, after armed men from the Murle community launched another attack in Akobo on Monday, according to the Office of the Lou Nuer Youth Association for Development. “The leadership of Lou Nuer Youth Association for Development (NYAD) condemn[s] in the strongest term […]
Continue reading »February 4th, 2020 (SSNN)—The planned visit to Juba of South Sudan’s main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar to hold consultation meetings on the number of states with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has been postponed, according to the SPLM-IO Director for Information and Public Relations, Puok Both Baluang. “H.E. Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon planned visit to Juba, South Sudan for […]
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Opinion, By Ukongo Benson Athia February 4, 2020 (SSNN)—Every South Sudanese should be concerned about achieving peace in the Country after the destructive war of 2013. I am sending in my contribution to the negotiating parties and the parties to the conflict that, the priority now should be how peace could be regained back into the Country. Lives and property […]
Continue reading »February 4, 2020 (SSNN) —As the implementation of the peace agreement moves at a snail’s pace and critical tasks remain pending, a group of South Sudanese women have stepped up their campaigns, calling on the country’s leaders to redouble their efforts, prioritize women’s representation and implement all outstanding provisions of the R-ARCSS ahead of the formation of a unity government. […]
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February 3, 2020 (SSNN)—Four members of the National Salvation Front (NAS), who were arrested on Sunday after being accused of procuring military uniforms in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are on the verge of being deported to South Sudan, a military source reported to the media this evening. “The issue is being dealt with by the relevant authorities at the highest […]
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February 3rd, 2020 (SSNN)— The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), paramilitary group in Sudan has arrested four rebel members allied to South Sudan’s armed opposition group, the National Salvation Movement (NAS), an armed opposition faction led by Former Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka. In a statement issued by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the four members of the […]
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Updated position of SPLM-IO/SPLA IO to enable the formation of the Revitalized Government National Unity at the end of the Extension of the Hundred Days. Introduction February 4, 2020 (SSNN)—Since the signing of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan R-ARCSS on September 12th […]
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February 4, 2020 (SSNN)—A Juba-based human rights organization, the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to evaluate the progress made in the implementation in the course of the extended100-day period before the formation of a national unity government this month. “Now that the 50th day of the 100 days’ extension has elapsed […]
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February 2, 2020 (SSNN)—Blessing Vonve Isaac has become the first South Sudanese to win the title of Miss Popularity 2020 – Little Miss Africa. “We congratulate Blessing Vonve , The South Sudan Representative upon Winning,” said Little Mister and Miss Africa. Little Miss Africa is geared towards educating young children about their cultural diversity and Heritage. Grooming the next ambassadors […]
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February 1, 2020 (SSNN)—The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is expected to convene a Consultation Meeting for the leadership of the Parties to the R-ARCSS from Monday, 3 to 5 of this month at Pyramid Continental Hotel, Juba. According to IGAD, the consultation meeting between the Parties is aimed at resolving the issue of the Number of States and their […]
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February 1, 2020 (SSNN)—The Chinese Embassy in the Republic of South Sudan urges students and the people of South Sudan living in China not to be in a panic due to the epidemic virus, saying that the Chinese government is doing everything it can in anticipation of winning the battle against one of the world’s deadliest viruses, the Coronavirus. “To […]
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January 31, 2020 (SSNN)—The UN Secretary General’s Youth Envoy, Jayathma Wickramanayake, has concluded her week-long visit to South Sudan with an appeal to the leaders of South Sudan’s to end gender-based violence and forced marriage that have posed significant threats to women and girls in the country. “We have to help these young women to realize their fullest potential otherwise […]
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