Ethnocide as Tool of State-building: South Sudan and the Never-ending War
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South Sudanese Minister of Petroleum, Could Face Jail For Sexual Assaults, Adultery
March 24, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudanese minister of Petroleum, Hon. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, could face charges that include extra-marital affairs, infidelity, adultery and sexual assaults of married women and underage girls under South Sudan constitutional and family law, a Supreme Court Judge warns. “The charges could vary from sexual and aggravated sexual assault to even murder if such sexual assaults […]
Continue reading »South Sudanese-Australian model faces upto 21 years in jail over drunken plane attack
March 24, 2019(SSNN) — Adau Mornyang, a South Sudanese-Australian model, is facing upto 21 years in jail for slapping a United Airline steward and for kicking an air marshal because they couldn’t supply her alcohol during her flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles in January this year. Although the 24 years-old model has denied the attack claiming that she couldn’t […]
Continue reading »INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IBC) HELD IN JUBA
March 18, 2019(SSNN) — The inaugural meeting of the Independent Boundaries Commission (IBC) was held on Monday 18 March in Juba, South Sudan. Speaking during the official opening session, RJMEC Chief of Staff Ambassador Berhanu Kebede congratulated all those who had been appointed to the Commission, telling them: “Your work of considering the number of States in the Republic of […]
Continue reading »IMF Staff Conclude South Sudan Visit
March 18th, 2019(SSNN) — A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Jan Mikkelsen, visited South Sudan during March 5-15 to conduct discussions of the 2019 Article IV Consultation. At the conclusion of the mission, Mr. Mikkelsen made the following statement: “The resumption of hostilities in July 2016 severely impaired the South Sudanese economy, which led to a […]
Continue reading »Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on South Sudan
Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you Special Representative Shearer and Ms. Jial for your briefings about the latest developments on the ground in South Sudan. Today, International Women’s Day, reminds us of a key reason that our conversation on UNMISS […]
Continue reading »Athing Mu Sets American Record, New World Lead In 600
Sunday February 24, 2019(SSNN) — Before Sunday, most general fans of high school running knew the name Athing Mu. After Sunday, the world better take notice. In the women’s 600 meter final at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships, she put up an otherworldly performance, amazing those in attendance at the Ocean Breeze Facility in Staten Island, New York, […]
Continue reading »Full restoration of the rule of law is key to the future of South Sudan-RJMEC
Juba, South Sudan, Saturday March 2, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) Interim Chairperson, Amb. Lt. General Augostino Njoroge, on Tuesday reiterated that the full restoration of the rule of law is key to the future of South Sudan. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day stakeholder’s meeting on security laws organized by the National […]
Continue reading »GAD Special Envoy Meets With Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, February 25, 2019(SSNN) — The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Dr. Ismail Wais, held an urgent meeting with Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirilo to discuss the timeframe and modalities for further engagements with him and his team. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia, representative of the Uganda Embassy to Ethiopia, […]
Continue reading »THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME CONFERENCE ON CONVERSATION WITH THE DIASPORA: THE FUTURE OF SOUTH SUDAN
ST. ANTHONY’S COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY Theme: The New State of South Sudan Venue: NISSAN LECTURE THEATRE Ladies and Gentlemen, February 23, 2019(SSNN) — The current situation in South Sudan may look like a deja vu to some observers. It reminds us of particular stations in our long journey through the history of Sudan and South Sudan after secession in 2011. […]
Continue reading »RJMEC convenes an extraordinary Plenary; focus on funding and security arrangements
Tuesday, Feb 19th, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has on Tuesday convened in Juba an extraordinary meeting to discuss funding and other challenges facing the implementation of the revitalized Agreement during the pre-transitional period. The convening of the meeting follows a resolution reached during the 3rd Plenary of the RJMEC, held last month. The objective of […]
Continue reading »A Call on all Opposition forces to Join hands for Alternative People’s NADAFA Government based on Three Regions
Feb 15, 2019(SSNN) — We call upon and urge all the opposition political forces to join hands with us for an alternative Peoples’ NADAFA Government in South Sudan; by the people and for the people based on the well-known three regions of Greater Bahr El Ghazal, Greater Equatoria and Greater Upper Nile. As all opposition forces in South Sudan have […]
Continue reading »Be a pillar in South Sudan peace process, RJMEC tells media
Feb 15, 2019(SSNN) — Media practitioners must diligently work towards a free, impartial and responsible media industry, which “focuses on truth and fosters peace” in South Sudan, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has said. Speaking at a forum convened in Juba to mark this year’s World Radio Day on Wednesday, RJMEC Chief of Staff Ambassador Berhanu Kebede […]
Continue reading »BREAKING: Bul-Nuer Cattle Raided Again But How Northern Liech Government Responded This Time Shocked Many
Feb 10, 2019(SSNN) —– At least 9 cattle camps were raided at Maloathni cattle camp by armed youth from Tonj earlier this week on Tuesday, according to reports aired to South Sudan News Now(SSNN). According to the residents of Bul-Mayom county, the raid was carried out at around 6pm when cattle were returning home in the evening, on February 6th, […]
Continue reading »BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan Security Arrangement Doctored To Accommodate “Unknown Gunmen” and “Ghost Soldiers”
Feb 9, 2019(Nyamilepedia) — A confidential report extended to Nyamilepedia by credible insiders vividly reveals how the security arrangement of the recently signed Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan(R-ARCiSS) was fudged during the recent meeting at the Palm African Hotel in Juba. If verified to hold, the violation could set major stumbling blocks to implementation […]
Continue reading »BREAKING NEWS: Gen. Buay Rolnyang To Appear Before the General Court Martial, February 4, 2019
Monday Feb 4th, 2019(SSNN) — Latest reports from South Sudan army headquarters confirmed that Maj. Gen. Stephen Buay Rolnyang will appear before the General Court Martial today in the capital, Juba. At the time of his arrest, May 31st, 2018, Maj Gen. Buay Rolnyang was charged with the following charges: Maj. Gen. Stephen Buoy Rolnyang left Wau location of previous […]
Continue reading »SPLA Strategy of ‘Non-confirm-to-Killing them’: A case of Gen. Buay Rolnyang, Bentiu Crimes
By Dak Buoth, Feb 2, 2019(SSNN) — General Buay Rolnyang is one of the living war veteran and freedom fighters of South Sudan independence that should not die and rot in jail for no good reason. I don’t know him physically and I’m sure he doesn’t know me too. But we hail in the same region and I know he […]
Continue reading »The Problem With the Reunification of the SPLM Aristocracy By Mabior Garang de Mabior
Public Service Announcement, By Cpt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, Saturda Feb 2, 2019(SSNN) — The citizens of the Republic of South Sudan must have heard by now about the recent announcement by the SPLM Former Detainees (FD’s) to join the SPLM In Government (IG). This announcement was made two days ago at the Juba State House (known as “J-1) by […]
Continue reading »President Kiir Awards Medals and Blasts His Top Military Generals including the CDF Over Corruption
Jan 25th, 2019(SSNN) — Barely three days after South Sudan News Now released an investigation report on corruption in military, South Sudan president and Command in Chief, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, expressed his dissatisfaction over how army resources are managed, and warned that he may fire the top generals any time soon. Speaking at a medal ceremony of the members of […]
Continue reading »BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan CDF Accused of Embezzling $ 8 millions USD in a New Case of Corruption That May Impede Peace Implementation
Sunday January 21th, 2019(SSNN) — “Corruption in Bilpam: sources from CDF office and SSPDF air force unit has now confirmed that the 8,000,000$ that was approved by the president for the maintenance and services of transport and gunship helicopters and the hunkers has been embezzled by the CDF.” a confidential document extended to SSNN reads in parts. Speaking to South […]
Continue reading »Minister Lam Tungwar is fueling and stoking tension between the Dinka of Tonj and Bul Nuer.
By Gabriel Budjack Gerich, Melbourne, Australia Sat January 20th, 2019(SSNN) — The Minister of Information in the Northern Liech State Lam Tungwuar went viral on social media condemning the Government of Tonj and its people because of cattle rustling which occurred on 15th Jan 2019 in Mayom. He reported the causalities of 28 Bul of Mayom killed, 22 wounded and […]
Continue reading »SPLA-IO Denies Crossing The Border Into Uganda
Saturday January 19th, 2019(SSNN) — Responding to reports by the Ugandan media, alleging that the SPLA-IO crossed into Ugandan territories, the SPLA-IO deputy spokesman, Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, rubbished the allegations as “false and baseless”. “The SPLA IO learned with dismay the accusation labeled against its forces by Uganda government on 15/01/2019 for crossing into Uganda and raising South Sudan […]
Continue reading »LARGE AIRCRAFT BOMB DEFUSED BY UN MINE ACTION SERVICE TO PROTECT FAMILIES IN JUBA
By Francesca Mold, Juba, South Sudan. Frday January 18, 2019. “Quiet.” The voice of the head of the UN Mine Action Service in South Sudan rings out across the open field. “Firing.” Silence. Then a loud thud is heard in the distance. “Good, I’m happy with that result.” For the crowd gathered to watch the defusing of a 50kg bomb […]
Continue reading »GHANAIAN PEACEKEEPERS IN AWEIL RECEIVE UN MEDAL
By Emmanuel Kele, Juba, South Sudan. Friday January 18th, 2019(SSNN) — Ghanaian troops deployed in Aweil and serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded peacekeeping medals in recognition of their work in the war-torn country. A total of 150 worthy servants in the name of peace received the prestigious pieces of metal from Brigadier General Wang […]
Continue reading »Northern Liech State Government Condemns Barbaric Attack By Armed Criminals from Tonj State
Friday January 18, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s Northern Liech State government condemns recent attacks at the cattle camps at Loat of Bul East County by armed criminals and calls on the Government of Tonj State to apprehend and punish the criminals According to the State Minister of Information, Hon. Lam Tungwar, the attacks were launched at 5:30am and dozens of […]
Continue reading »An open Letter to elected MPs of Tonj at the National Legislative Assembly in Juba
Opinion, Dear Honorable MPs Representative, By Morris Mabior Awikjokdit, Juba, South Sudan Thursday, January 17, 2019 (SSNN) —- I am very fortunate to have been able to have a secure roof over my head. Having that comfort is unfortunately a luxury that many in our community are not able to have due to these difficult economic circumstances. Recently, I have become […]
Continue reading »Stop blabbing about the University of Juba’s students in your tea places and alleys
Opinion, By Marial Mangar Akol, Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, 17 January 2019 (SSNN) — Dear readers, I am completely vexed here, because any education is better than none from my perspective. However I do believe that there is a certain standard for university that people should at least hold as a guideline and goal: Unique experience that provides comradery, gives […]
Continue reading »Opening Remarks from the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting
Opening Statement By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno Chairman of CTSAMVM At the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting, Juba, January 16th 2018 Excellencies, CTC members, Representatives from the Board members, Representatives from the Donor and International Community, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Wednesday January 16th, 2019(SSNN) — Good morning. I warmly welcome all of you to the 7th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee […]
Continue reading »Military Justice Calls On CDF Gen. Jok Riak To Present Committee Findings On Stephen Buay To President Kiir
Jan 15, 2019, On January 9th, 2019, South Sudan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Gabriel Jok Riak Makol, approved formation of the Special General Court Martial to try Maj. Gen. Stephen Buay Rolnyang, the former commander of the 5th Infantry Division, who was captured and arrested on May 31st, 2018 by forces loyal to Special Operations Commander Maj. Gen. Mathew Puljang in […]
Continue reading »A FIVE-YEAR FIRST: STUDENTS IN MALAKAL AND AKOKA SIT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL NATIONAL EXAMS
By Janet Adongo, Malakal, South Sudan. Tuesday January 15, 2019(SSNN) — A school bell rings out in Malakal. It is the first time since 2013 that this particular bell, which signals the start of the South Sudan school certificate exams, has been heard here. So momentous is this occasion that one student, Lilian Martin Nyilek, has made a gruelling three-day […]
Continue reading »The National Curriculum of South Sudan: A Paradigm of Confusion and Contradiction
Opinion, By Mabil Manyok Nhial, Gweru, Zimbabwe, Sunday, January 13, 2019 (SSNN) — Doing many things at ago is doing nothing! Is it not true and correct that South Sudan is sadly addicted to perennial confusions?! Logic has it that it is wise to do one thing at a time in order that it bears fruits. As one of the participants […]
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