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

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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

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

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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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Machar Arrives in Juba With 300 Forces

News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
South Sudan's Designated First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, arrived in the capital, Juba, October 19, 2019(Photo credit: SSNN)

Published: Saturday, October 19, 2019 South Sudan’s First Vice President Designate, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has arrived in Juba this morning, October 19, 2019 to meet with President Salva Kiir and the United Nation Security Council that will visit the capital tomorrow. Machar was accompanied by a huge delegation that include strong 300 bodyguards and security forces. The three hundred […]

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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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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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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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Refugees International Reiterates Call For Urgent Implementation Of R-ARCSS As November Deadline Draws Closer

News, Newsbeat, Refugees International

Oct 10th, 2019 (SSNN)- Refugees International Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel P. Sullivan delivered the following remarks during a Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission briefing on “The Peace Process In South Sudan” on October 9th 2019. Thank you to Chairman McGovern, Chairman Smith, and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for this timely briefing. In just five weeks we […]

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Kiir and his accompanying delegation leave for Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, News, Politics

Oct 10, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his accompanying delegation left on Thursday morning for the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to meet IGAD leaders. “The President of the Republic, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit traveled to Addis Ababa this morning.” According to presidential media, PPU, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit will hold meetings with IGAD heads of […]

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HRW Calls On AU, South Sudan To Work On Establishment Of Hybrid Court For South Sudan

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

Oct 9th, 2019 (SSNN) — The Rights group, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement on Wednesday, calling on the African Union and South Sudan Government to work towards the formation of a Hybrid Court in South Sudan. “South Sudan ’s government and the African Union should urgently meet to clarify plans to set up a proposed hybrid court for […]

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UN Stresses Importance of R-ARCSS, Calls on Gov’t and Opposition Parties To Resolve Pending Issues

Civil War, CTSAMM, JMEC, News, Peace Building, South Sudan, UN, UNMISS

Oct 9th, 2019 (SSNN)-Members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday underscored the importance of South Sudan’s peace deal and called on the Parties to immediately speed up progress towards the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. “The Council called upon the parties to expedite the implementation of transitional security arrangements and to continue consultations towards a common solution regarding […]

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UK calls on South Sudan’s gov’t, opposition parties to agree on outstanding issues

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Oct 8th, 2019 (SSNN)-The United Kingdom has called upon South Sudan’s peace partners to agree on the number of states and finalize security arrangements before the formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity. “We are still waiting for a discussion to take place around the number of states [in South Sudan] during the transitional period,” said the British Ambassador […]

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EU Announces $ 10.4 million In Aid For South Sudan

EU, News, Newsbeat, Press Releases, UN, UNHCR
Displaced women and children under a hot sun in South Sudan’s Maban County, where food shortages are causing tension. © UNHCR/P.Rulashe

Oct 8th, 2019 (SSNN)-The European Union (EU) pledges to provide US$10.4 million (€9.5 million) in humanitarian funding to the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan to provide food and nutrition support to tens of thousands of people as hunger persists in the country. The contribution will provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance to more than 700,000 vulnerable […]

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Unity Government Formed Without SPLM-IO Won’t Be Recognized – Trump Administration

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, USA, World

Oct 8, 2019(SSNN) — The United States government, one of the key guarantors of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, has urged South Sudan’s government and opposition parties to focus on resolving pending issues impeding the implementation of the peace deal. Speaking to the press on Monday, the US Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, stressed that the South Sudanese government and […]

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Sudan: Sudan’s Unity Government Allows Women’s Soccer For First Time In 30 Years

Football, News, Newsbeat, Sports, Sudan

Oct 8th, 2019 ( SSNN)-As the Sudanese unity government begins to promote human rights, the first match of the Sudanese Women’s Football League has been formed, marking a turning point in the country’s past history. Over the past 30 years, under the authoritarian leadership of former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese government imposed restrictive measures and banned women from […]

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South Sudan: Over 1,332 government employees do not have academic documents- Minister

News, Newsbeat, South Sudan

Oct 7th, 2019 (SSNN) — South Sudan’s government has verified at least 1,332 senior officials who have been working without verified academic documents. The revelation came after the government began to identify civil servants who were legally employed through the Ministry of Labor, Public Service and Human Resources Development. “So people are just being employed, whether they are qualified or […]

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South Sudan: Rights group accuses South Sudan’s leaders of allowing war crimes to flourish with impunity

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Oct 7th, 2019 (SSNN)-Amnesty International, a human rights defender, has accused South Sudanese leaders of failing to prosecute and punish those responsible for serious war crimes and crimes against humanity – since the onset of the country’s civil war. In a new report released on Monday, the human rights group blamed government forces and the main armed opposition group, led […]

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