Press Releases

“We need to move beyond mere tolerance and towards empathy to truly celebrate cultural diversity,” says the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre

Newsbeat, Press Releases, UN

By Blerim Mustafa, Geneva, Tuesday, May 21. 2019(SSNN) – On the occasion of the 2019 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, commemorated annually on 21 May, the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, Ambassador Idriss Jazairy, calls for the celebration of cultural diversity which is both, the common heritage and the […]

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President Salva Kiir addressing the nation in Juba, 15 May 2019: Speech of H.E President of the Republic on the occasion of the May 16th Celebration – 2019

Press Releases, Speeches
South Sudan fathers of nation

Dear Compatriots, Friday, May 17, 2019 (SSNN) — Today marks 36 years since the founding of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement. On this historic occasion, I want to congratulate the people of South Sudan in general and the men and women of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLM in particular. As we commemorate this important national day, […]

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Solidarity Statement to the Red Card Movement Activists and the Youth of South Sudan

Campaigns, Opinions

Opinion, By Gattuor Kier, Monday 13, 2019(SSNN) — Compatriots, fellow students and youth of South Sudan, the waithood is over; everyone deserves equal and just rights. The faces who have been around for 15 years must leave. They massacred our aged parents, they raped our sisters and mothers, killed our youngsters and children would be the future of our great […]

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Opening Remarks of CTSAMVM Chairperson to RJMEC Workshop

CTSAMM, Press Releases, South Sudan

CTSAMVM PRESS RELEASE Friday May 10th, 2019(SSNN) — Your Excellency Ambassador Wais, Your Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen Augustino Njoroge, Chairpesons and Representatives of all mechanisms, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank R-JMEC for organizing this crtical workshop. It is so important that all mechanisms sit together and discuss the way forward. I have the pleasure to brief you on the status […]

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Calls To Nullify Refugee Elections in Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Uganda

Elections, Press Releases, Uganda

Complaint against the parody of refugee election held in Kyangwali Refugee Camp of the Refugee Welfare Councils on April 17th, 2019.  We request you to nullify those elections and hold fresh ones. To; The Commissioner, Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Refugees, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road, Kampala Uganda By Kulihoshi Musikami Pecos Executive Director, Dear Sir/ Madam, Friday, May […]

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Opening Remarks By The Chairperson of CTSAMVM At The 6th CTSAMVM Board Meeting

CTSAMM, Press Releases, South Sudan
The CTSAVM Logo

Opening Remarks, By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Excellences, Ambassadors, General Officer, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and welcome to the 6th CTSAMVM Board Meeting. Thursday, May 9th, 2019(SSNN) — Once again, I want to thank the Party representatives and Board members for their attendance at this very important meeting just before the beginning of […]

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 67th EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OF IGAD COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ON THE SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN

Communiques, IGAD, Press Releases, Reports
IGAD Council of Ministers posting for a picture during their 67th meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: SSNN)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019(SSNN) — The IGAD Council of Ministers held its 67th Extra-Ordinary Session on 7th May 2019 in Juba, South Sudan, under the chairmanship of H.E. Gedu Andargachew, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to deliberate on the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South […]

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SOUTH SUDAN PARTIES EXTEND THE PRE-TRANSITIONAL PERIOD BY SIX MONTHS AFTER 12 MAY 2019

Newsbeat, Press Releases, South Sudan
South Sudanese stakeholders meet over the Revitalized Peace Agreement in Addis Ababa(Photo: file)

May 3, 2019(SSNN) — The meeting of the leadership of the Parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 2 to 3 May 2019. At the meeting, the Parties took stock of the status of the implementation of the R-ARCSS, identified progress made, […]

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Leadership of the Parties to the South Sudan Agreement Met in Addis Ababa

IGAD, Press Releases, South Sudan
Leaders of South Sudan political parties meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss formation of the R-TGNU(Photo credit: IGAD/SSNN)

PRESS RELEASE, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2, 2019(SSNN) — A meeting of the leadership of the parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was convened today in Addis Ababa. “The meeting is of great significance at this time of the South Sudan peace process as the Pre-Transitional period of […]

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MEETING OF THE PARTIES TO THE R-ARCSS HELD IN ADDIS

JMEC, Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE, May 2nd, 2019(SSNN) — The first day of a meeting of the Parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) took place on Thursday 2 May 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addressing the participants (READ FULL STATEMENT HERE), the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission […]

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Sudan: Protestors and Transitional Military Council Avert “Tiananmen” Moment in Khartoum

Press Releases, Sudan
Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan, the leader of Sudan's interim military council(Photo credit: supplied/SSNN)

PRESS RELEASE, The Enough Project, Washington, DC. May 2, 2019 (SSNN) – Today’s news from Khartoum indicate a lowering of the tension in the standoff between the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Coalition of Freedom and Change, a coalition of professional and civil society organizations and opposition parties, and the major force behind the popular uprising in Sudan. This […]

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LEAVING BEHIND A MARK OF HONOR

Newsbeat, Press Releases, South Sudan

Press Release, By Payinjiar Association of Canada April 23, 2019(SSNN) — Human legends are scarce and high-quality. They live among men with humility, selflessness, courage, and brevity. Few know them well yet their work and selfless sacrifices are only brought to public decorum upon their death. This week, Nuer mourn two public figures, Gen. Peter Gatdet of SSUM and Gen. […]

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The Regime’s Continuing Strategy to Isolate the SPLM/SPLA (IO) and Maintain the Status quo

Newsbeat, Politics, Press Releases, South Sudan
President Kiir and his minister of defense forces, Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk, promotes Lt. Gen. Gabriel Jok Riak to rank of General before appointing him the new chief of staff despites international sanctions(Photo credit: supplied)

Public Service Announcement, By Cpt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, April 19, 2019(SSNN) — As we continue to wage the struggle to bring about fundamental change in our country, we acknowledge that the current Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) is the least costly way we can restore peace and move our people into prosperity. […]

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Critical tasks remain undone in the implementation of revitalized Agreement, says RJMEC

East Africa, JMEC, Newsbeat, Peace Building, Press Releases, South Sudan
RJMEC Interim Chairperson H.E Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge (Centre). With him are Chief of Staff Amb. Berhanu Kebede (right) and Deputy Chief of Staff (Strategy), Dr. Thomson Fontaine.(Photo credit: RJMEC/SSNN)

April 14, 2019(SSNN)  — As the end of the pre-transitional period draws near on May 12, 2019, critical tasks in the implementation of the revitalized Agreement remain pending, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has said. Speaking during the 5th RJMEC Plenary in Juba on Friday, Interim Chairperson Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge said in his opening statement, (attached) “Critical […]

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Lou-Nuer Youth Association For “Development” Begins Elections in Juba

Newsbeat, Press Releases

April 14, 2019(SSNN) — A faction of Lou-Nuer Youth, who are predominantly loyal to Gen. Taban Deng Gai, have kicked off campaigns this morning in the national capital, Juba, as they head off for elections later in the afternoon. According to Deng Gai Gatluak, a former SPLA-IO youth league chairman under Gen. Taban Deng Gai, who masterminds this reorganization, the […]

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Enough Project and Don Cheadle Issue Warning About Sudan’s Coup

Newsbeat, Press Releases
Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan, the leader of Sudan's interim military council(Photo credit: supplied/SSNN)

Enough Project and Don Cheadle Issue Warning About Sudan’s Coup, Washington, DC. April 12, 2019 (SSNN) – The Enough Project is gravely concerned by the nature of the coup d’etat that took place in Sudan overnight. President Omar al-Bashir’s First Vice-President and Minister of Defense, General Awad Ibn Auf, announced that he is taking power on behalf of the Supreme Security Committee, […]

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Rights Groups Call on UNMISS To Protect and Provide For IDPs Outside the UN Protection Camps

Breaking News, Press Releases, South Sudan, UNMISS
United Nations Police assisted IDPs seeking refugee and shelter from the heavy fighting(Photo credit: UNMISS/SSNN)

April 7th, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan rights advocacy groups and human rights activists call on David Shearer, the UN SPecial Representative, and UN organs in South Sudan to protect and provide for the internally displaced persons(IDPs), who were displaced from the UN Protection Sites by fellow IDPs last year. The groups identified as the South Sudan International Advocacy for Human […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Lt. Gen. Gen Gordon Koang Chol Defects

Breaking News, Newsbeat, Press Releases, South Sudan
Lt. Gen. Gordon Koang Chuol Kulang, former Commander-in-Chief of South Sudan Armed Forces(Photo credit: SSNN)

April 7th, 2019(SSNN) — A South Sudanese Anyanya two veteran, Lt. Gen. Gordon Koang Chuol Kulang, defects and forms his own rebel movement. According to the latest press release, Lt. Gen. Koang Chol, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Democratic Party’s military wing, the South Sudan Armed Forces(SSAF), has tendered in his defection letter to Hon. Gabriel Changson, the Chairman […]

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INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IBC) HELD IN JUBA

Newsbeat, Peace Building, Press Releases, South Sudan

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 […]

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Full restoration of the rule of law is key to the future of South Sudan-RJMEC

JMEC, Newsbeat, Press Releases
RJMEC Chairperson, Ambassador Berhanu Kebede speaks during a plenary meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: JMEC/ssnewsnow)

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 […]

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GAD Special Envoy Meets With Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka

Civil War, Newsbeat, Politics, Press Releases, South Sudan
Thomas Cirillo Swaka, chairman of the NAS faction that still at large(Photo credit: social media)

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, […]

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THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME CONFERENCE ON CONVERSATION WITH THE DIASPORA: THE FUTURE OF SOUTH SUDAN

Diaspora, Press Releases
Dr Lako Jada Kwajok, Chairman of NAS International Relations Committee(Photo credit: Author's Profiles)

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. […]

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RJMEC convenes an extraordinary Plenary; focus on funding and security arrangements

JMEC, Press Releases
The Committee in session on Tuesday, Nov 27th, 2018(Photo credit: JMEC)

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 […]

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A Call on all Opposition forces to Join hands for Alternative People’s NADAFA Government based on Three Regions

Newsbeat, Press Releases

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 […]

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Be a pillar in South Sudan peace process, RJMEC tells media

Newsbeat, Press Releases
RJMEC Chief of Staff, Ambassador Berhanu Kebede(Photo credit: JMEC/ssnewsnow)

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 […]

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The Problem With the Reunification of the SPLM Aristocracy By Mabior Garang de Mabior

Newsbeat, Press Releases, South Sudan
Mabior Garang de Mabior, the SPLM/A(IO) Chairman of Information and Public Relations(Photo credit: Mabior's mobile office)

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 […]

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LARGE AIRCRAFT BOMB DEFUSED BY UN MINE ACTION SERVICE TO PROTECT FAMILIES IN JUBA

Press Releases, South Sudan, UNMISS
A large aircraft bomb found in the middle of Juba safely defused by the UN Mine Action Service, averting potential disaster(Photo credit: UNMISS)

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 […]

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Opening Remarks from the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting

CTSAMM, Newsbeat, Press Releases, South Sudan
Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairman of CTSAMVM, speaking during a CTSAMM meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

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 […]

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CTSAMVM conducts a community engagement workshop in Leer

CTSAMM, Newsbeat, Press Releases
Members of CTSAMM workshop participants wearing their uniform after witnessing peace activities in Wau, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

Leer, South Sudan. Thursday Jan 10th, 2019(SSNN) — The CTSAMVM Monitors in Leer conducted a one-day workshop in Leer on 8th January 2019 In attendance were SPLA IO Battalion Commanders from Brigade 4, Religious Leaders, Youth, Women groups, Elders and members from the local community as well as Col James, the SPLA IO Spokesperson of Unity State Sector II. In his […]

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On the Progress of Implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS)

Newsbeat, Press Releases
CDE MABIOR GARANG DE MABIOR (CHAIRMAN) SPLM NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Press Release December 27, 2018(SSNN) — In reference to the above, the SPLM/SPLA (IO) would like to inform members, the people of South Sudan and the public at large, regarding the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and the progress of its implementation, as we are approaching four (4) months since […]

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