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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 NoudĂ©hou, 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

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

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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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New Report by The Sentry Details Impact of Sanctions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Newsbeat, Op-Eds, Press Releases
A panel of the Sentry Project discussing corruption, money laundering and poor leadership in South Sudan....

Sentry Press Release, Published: October 24, 2019, New York. In-Depth Study Documents Successes and Challenges of Targeted Network Sanctions and Presents Recommendations to Increase Effectiveness, Targeted network sanctions programs can be an effective tool in addressing rogue regimes and illicit actors in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report today by The Sentry. The culmination of an in-depth study of the […]

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SNAKE BITES- EFFECT OF THE FLOODS IN LAFON COUNTY

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Porters carry a patient from the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Albert Gonzalez Farran/ICRC

Author: Commissioner of Lafon County, Public: Oct 24, 2019, The situation in Lafon County following constant heavy downpours has seriously deteriorated. Roads connecting the county to Torit as the State HQs are full of flood waters and are inaccessible making life more difficult for the people. For many months medicines could not reach Lafon County without the help of tractor[s]. Patients […]

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South Sudan Opposition Alliance Rejects November 12, 2019 Dateline

Civil War, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Leader of Federal Democratic Party and Ex-chairman of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) speaking to reporters in the Egyptian capital Cairo in March 2019 (File: Tor Madira Machier/Nyamilepedia)

Published: Oct 20, 2019 A South Sudan Opposition Movements alliance led by Dr. Sunday de John, Kwaje Lasu and Celesio Lomunu welcomes the visit of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to Juba; and their search for a permanent peace in South Sudan; however, the alliance reiterates their rejection to forming a rush Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity on […]

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South Sudan’s Machar says unlikely to be part of unity government by Nov. 12

Newsbeat, Op-Eds, South Sudan
Dr. Riek Machar Teny, First Vice President Designate, and the chairman of the SPLM/A(IO) flies to Juba from Khartoum for peace consultation with Salva Kiir(Photo: file)

By Denis Dumo, Reuters, JUBA, South Sudan.  South Sudan’s main opposition leader told a visiting United Nations Security Council delegation on Sunday that he will not be part of a unity government next month, dashing the prospects of progress in a stalled peace process. Former rebel leader Riek Machar said the parties have failed to agree on ways to integrate […]

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Dr. Lam Akol Calls For Extension of Pre-Transitional Period.

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Dr. Lam Akol meeting Salva Kiir in Addis Ababa, months after fleeing Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: file)

Published: Oct 20, 2019, Juba, South Sudan. Speaking during today’s meeting with the members of the United Nations Security Council, Dr. Lam Akol strongly reiterates that South Sudanese cannot repeat the same mistakes they did in 2015-16 and return the country to war. “The English adage has it that “once bitten, twice shy”. The Sudanese put it more dramatically that […]

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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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BREAKING: SPLM-IO May Accept LITTLE EXTENSION of Pre-Transitional Period

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Hon. Henry Odwar Dilang briefing the South Sudan community in Calgary Canada, October 12, 2019(Photo credit: SSNN)

October 17, 2019, Pacific Standard Time With less than a month remaining before the South Sudanese parties form the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, South Sudan’s main rebel group may accept “little” extension of the pre-transitional period to ensure that the security arrangement is implemented in letter and spirit. Speaking last weekend in Calgary, Canada, the Deputy Chairman of […]

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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 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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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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IRC calls for urgent implementation of R-ARCSS as the clock is ticking away 

Civil War, IGAD, IRC, Newsbeat, South Sudan

Oct 10th, 2019 (SSNN)- As pressure mounts on the Parties to the R-ARCSS, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling on South Sudan’s Government and Opposition factions to urgently address pending issues and fast-track the implementation of the Revitalized Peace agreement. “As South Sudan nears the November deadline for the formation of a unity government, the IRC calls on all […]

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

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat
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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Why China is hoping for a peace dividend in South Sudan

China, Civil War, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Chinese peacekeepers pictured on patrol in the South Sudanese capital Juba in 2016. Photo: AFP

Warring factions are supposed to agree a national unity government next month to end conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced four million people Beijing is the main investor in the country’s oilfields, which could play an important role in meeting its energy needs, and has contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping mission By Jevans Nyabiage, South Sudan […]

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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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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT PART-2: The Sentry Reveals “Oligarch” Al-Cardinal as Major Enabler of Corruption and Violence in South Sudan

Analyses, Civil War, Corruption, economy, Newsbeat, South Sudan, The Sentry

Tycoon with Ties to US, UK, and UAE Has Received Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Suspect Contracts, Imported Weapons, and Formed Business with a Ruthless Warlord. Oct 8th, 2019 (SSNN) — An investigative report published today by The Sentry, “Al-Cardinal: South Sudan’s Original Oligarch” spotlights the business activities of Ashraf Seed Ahmed Hussein Ali, widely known as Al-Cardinal, a […]

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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

Breaking News, Civil War, News

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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South Sudan: SPLM/A(IO) Shames UN Special Envoy For Endorsing Formation of Transitional Government

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, UN, UNMISS
David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), briefs the Security Council(UN Photo/Loey Felipe)

Oct 7, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s main armed Opposition, SPLM/A(IO), has responded to a recent statement issued by the UN Special Envoy to South Sudan, David Shearer, during a press conference in Juba. Disappointed, the SPLM(IO) said they will not be coerced to form another Transitional Government of National Unity that may caused more bloodshed as witnessed in 2016. “The […]

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Opinion: Violence is the business mode in South Sudan

Analyses, Civil War, Corruption, economy, Newsbeat, Opinions, Peace Building, South Sudan, The Sentry

By: George Clooney and John Prendergast, Anecdotes abound of corrupt, war-torn African dictatorships. South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is usually Exhibit A in those tales. But in the shadows of this narrative is another part of the story, usually untold. It is the story of transnational war profiteers who have come from all over the world to enrich themselves […]

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