Author: Editorial Team

Machar leaves for Khartoum, after attending consultative meetings in Juba

Newsbeat, South Sudan
the Sudan Deputy Transitional Military Counsel, Gen. Mohamed Hmadan (Photo credit: SSNN)

December 24th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s main opposition leader and First-Vice President Designate Dr. Riek Machar Teny has left for the Sudanese capital Khartoum, an opposition official said earlier today. “The Chairman and Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Riek Machar and his accompanying delegation left this afternoon for Sudan,” the official confirmed. On Monday, South Sudan’s President of Salva Kiir Mayardit, Opposition leader Dr. […]

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JMCC dispatches 10 team to transport armed forces to their respective cantonment areas

Newsbeat, South Sudan

  December 23rd, 2019 (SSNN)-On Monday, the Joint Military Ceasefire Commission (JMCC) a body responsible for oversight and co-ordination of cantonment-related issues, dispatched around 10 teams on purpose to organize and transport government and opposition forces to their permanent cantonment areas. In a statement extended to SSNN, the Deputy Military Spokesperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-IO, Lam Paul Gabriel […]

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Ethiopia: IMF offers $2.9 billion financing package for Ethiopia’s economic reform

Addis Ababa, economy, Newsbeat

  December 23rd, 2019 (SSNN)-The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved a three-year $2.9 billion financing package to support Ethiopia’s economic reform program, the IMF said said in a statement. The agreement, supported by the Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), “aims to support the authorities’ implementation of their ambitious reform agenda and catalyze concessional […]

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US to slap fresh sanctions on South Sudan’s oil sector- US official

Civil War, Corruption, economy, Newsbeat, South Sudan, USA

  December 23rd, 2019 (SSNN)-In view of the government’s reluctance to implement the Revitalized Peace Agreement, a US official said on Sunday that, the United States will impose fresh sanctions on anyone who buys South Sudan crude oil or engages in business with the government of South Sudan and no oil exemptions will be offered to that country whatsoever. “We […]

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Sudan’s authorities open lawsuit against al-Bashir’s former officials over genocide in Darfur

Corruption, Newsbeat, Sudan

  December 22nd, 2019 (SSNN)-The Sudanese authorities have opened a lawsuit against former officials and military commanders who were responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur during the leadership of former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. Speaking upon his arrival from the United Arab Emirates, the Sudanese legal expert and prosecutor, Tagelsir al-Heber, revealed that the […]

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Latest: ‘Kiir will never cancel 32 states, no matter what, Ateny rules out

Newsbeat, South Sudan
President Salva Kiir's Press Secretary Ateny Wek Ateny speaking to reporters in 2014 in Juba (Credit: Unknown)

  December 22nd, 2019 (SSNN)-The Press Secretary in the Office of the President, Ateny Awek Ateny has ruled out that there would be no external pressure on Earth or Heaven that would ever compel President Kiir Mayardit to cancel the controversial 32 states, no matter what. Speaking to a group of local authorities from Terkeka state on Saturday, Ateny remarked […]

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CTSAMVM concerned about slow cantonment process, urges Security Mechanism to disburse funding

CTSAMM, Newsbeat

December, 22nd, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s ceasefire monitoring body (CTSAMVM) has been concerned about the slow progress in the cantonment process and Security Mechanisms to ensure that the funding released by the National Pre-Transitional Committee is used for its purpose. Speaking to participants last week, the CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno reported that the cantonment process has been slow […]

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South Sudan’s refugee passes with flying colours, scores (A-) in KCSE-2019

Kenya, Newsbeat, South Sudan, UNHCR

  December 21st, 2019 (SSNN)-A South Sudanese refugee living in the Kakuma refugee camp has emerged as one of the top performing students in Kenya, where she posted an incredibly mean grade of 78 marks in the Kenya Certificate of Second Education (KCSE-2019) Speaking to our correspondent on Friday, the South Sudanese refugee, Nyandeng Gai Gatluak, expressed her happiness and […]

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Head of Episcopal Church suspends Archbishop of Jonglei Internal Province in Provincial Standing Degree

Newsbeat, Religion

  December 21st, 2019 (SSNN)-The Archbishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and; the Diocesan Bishop of Juba Diocese, Reverend Justin Badi Arama has issued a provincial degree, suspending and withdrawing all Ecelesiastical Powers from the Archbishop of Jonglei Internal Province and Bishop of the Diocese of Bor, Reverend Ruben Akurdit. “We, The Most Reverend Justin Badi […]

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Sanctions imposed on senior officials undermine efforts to bring peace to South Sudan- official

Newsbeat, South Sudan, USA

December 20th, 2019 (SSNN)-The South Sudan government has regretted the recent measures in which the US government imposed individual sanctions on its two senior officials. On Monday, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed individual sanctions on two South Sudanese officials for their role in obstructing the implementation of the peace deal and reconciliation […]

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Russia: Trump impeachment fabricated, Russian leader Vladimir Putin criticizes U.S. House of Representatives

Newsbeat, USA

December 19th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the U.S. House of Representatives for fabricating baseless accusations against US President Donald J. Trump. Speaking to reporters at an annual press conference, the Russian leader Putin made it clear that the recent attempt to impeach Donald Trump from office is part of the years-long political battle between the […]

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Rights groups urge South Sudan leaders to resolve pending issues, form unity gov’t on time 

East Africa, Ethiopia, IGAD, Kenya, Newsbeat

  December 19, 2019 (SSNN)- The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), United States institute of Peace (USIP), Addis Ababa University (AAU) together with Oxfam held an expert meeting on South Sudan in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, from 16th to 18th 2019. Under the theme. ‘The Future of South Sudan Peace Process- What Happens after the 100 Days?’ […]

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The Attempted Coup to the Roman Catholic Church: The Revelation of Original Sin Among BC Elders of the Arch Diocese of Juba

Opinions, Religion

Opinion, By Lujang John December 19th, 2019 (SSNN)-The long awaited Metropolitan Arch Bishop Paolino Lukudo Loro retirement happens at last with a very bad legacy after leaving power of attempted coup by chief Lucifer and few angels spearheaded by Commander Arch Angel Michael. The news of his Retirement was as silence jubilation from the marginalized catholic groups of the Arch […]

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China urges South Sudan’s leaders to implement peace deal 

China, Newsbeat

December 18th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Wu Haitao told members of the United Nations Security Council during a high-level forum on South Sudan that, the country’s stability lies in the hands of its political and military leaders, stressing that maintaining the R-ARCSS remains a first priority. The Chinese diplomat noted that his government is […]

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Machar sends message of condolences on the passing of the late Gen. Sadam Chayuot Manyang

Newsbeat, South Sudan

      December 18th, 2019 (SSNN)-The main opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing on of the SPLM-IO’s senior commander and former Governor of Adar State, Sadam Chayuot Manyang Wuor, who passed away on Tuesday in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum after he had been battling with liver cancer. “Gen. Sadam Chayuot Manyang […]

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Machar sends message of condolences on the passing of the late Gen. Saddam Manyang

Newsbeat, South Sudan

      December 18th, 2019 (SSNN)-The main opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing on of the SPLM-IO’s senior commander and former Governor of Adar State, Sadam Chayuot Manyang Wuor, who passed away on Tuesday in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum after he had been battling with liver cancer. “Gen. Sadam Chayuot Manyang […]

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US loses confidence in South Sudan’s leaders – US diplomat

Newsbeat, USA

    December 18th, 2019 (SSNN)-The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, said at a high-level United Nations press conference on South Sudan on Tuesday that the United States is running out of patience and losing confidence in South Sudan’s leaders due to their unwilling to implement peace. Craft, remarked that South Sudan’s leaders bear the […]

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Clergy send festive messages, calling for peace and forgiveness as Christmas approaches

Newsbeat, Religion

Religious and political leaders prayer for peace and forgiveness before the second Face-to-face Meeting between the parties started in September, 2019 (Photo: Supplied)Dec 18th, 2019 (SSNN)-The South Sudan Council of Church (SSCC),a religious group, has sent a festive message, calling for peace and forgiveness as Christmas almost approaches. “On this festive day, let us ask the Lord for Peace, Healing, […]

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Kiir and Machar agree to create political space, ensure freedom of the press

Newsbeat, South Sudan, Sudan

  Dec 17th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, and the main opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar, have agreed, among other outstanding matters, to create a free political environment that would allow the dissemination of the R-ARCSS, as well as freedom of the press in various parts of the country. South Sudan’s leaders on Tuesday, in the presence of […]

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Latest: Kiir and Machar agree to form unity gov’t despite pending pre-transitional tasks

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit meets Chairman of the SPLM-IO, Dr. Riek Machar Teny during a Consultative Meeting held in December 2019 (Photo credit: file)

  Dec 17th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the First-vice Designate, Dr. Riek Machar, have agreed during a consultative meeting, to format the long-awaited Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity despite unimplemented pre-transitional activities. “The President of the Republic, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit and, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, who is the main opposition leader and a signatory […]

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S. Sudan’s lawmaker admits 2013 massacre, commends  Machar for sending message of peace to citizens  

Newsbeat

  Dec 17th, 2019 (SSNN)-A lawmaker in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Paul Bor Gatwech applauds South Sudan’s prominent opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny for sending a message of peace and reconciliation to the people of South Sudan during the commemoration of the 6th Anniversary of the Nuer Massacre marked on December 15- 16. “The Nuer in Diaspora have […]

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Machar issues statement on Commemoration of 6th Anniversary of 2013 Massacre

Newsbeat
South Sudan's main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny (Photo: Supplied)

  Dec 16th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny has issued a statement on the commemoration of the 6th Anniversary of the 2013 Nuer Massacre – a deadly event in which – forces loyal to President Kiir Mayardit carried out door-to-door “ethnic cleansing” against the Nuer, targeting and killing everyone including women and children in […]

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Breaking: US sanctions Defense Minister Kuol and Martin Elia for obstructing peace efforts’ in S. Sudan

Breaking News, Civil War, South Sudan, USA, World

  Dec 16th, 2019 (SSNN)-The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed individual sanctions on two South Sudanese officials for their role in obstructing the implementation of the peace deal and reconciliation initiatives in South Sudan. “Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals pursuant to […]

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SPLM-IO accused of planning to attack Maiwut and its surrounding areas – PMPC

Newsbeat

  Dec 16th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Provisional Military and Political Council, a breakaway faction headed by Major General James Ochan Puot, has accused the main opposition group, SPLM-IO, of planning to launch a multiple attacks on its positions in Maiwut and its surrounding areas. In a statement extended to SSNN, the group explained that it had received incredible information from reliable […]

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Gov’t criticized for using PWDs and children as means to popularize 32 States.

Newsbeat

  Dec 15th, 2019 (SSNN)-Netizens have criticized South Sudan’s government for posting pictures of persons with disabilities and children on Facebook to justify and make people believe that the establishment of the 32 states was not a political move by the government, but rather a popular demand of all citizens. Since last week, social media users have shared pictures of […]

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Civil society groups condemn violence between refugees and host community in Uganda

Newsbeat, South Sudan, Uganda

  Dec 15th, 2019 (SSNN) – The Network of South Sudan Civil Society Organizations in Uganda (NoSSCOU) a leading member of Refugees-Led Organizations Network in Uganda – has condemned violence between South Sudanese refugees and the host community especially the Madi tribe of Uganda. Last week, an incident occurred when a Madi man was killed in a nearby camp by […]

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Opinion: South Sudan Oil and Gas sector: a blessing in disguise

Corruption, Opinions, South Sudan, World

Opinion, By Paul Tethloach Dak December 15th, 2019 (SSNN)- When Rockefeller was asked to tell very briefly how people get rich, he replied “Some people find oil and some don’t”. (Lallon Prasad, Understanding Oil and Gas Business, version: July 2013). The South Sudan Oil and Gas Power 2019 conference held on October 28-29, 2019 has brought to light and discussed […]

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