By T.T.Shaka, March 20, 2020 (SSNN) — Even though my subject issue is not supported by research evidence, am convinced that it will work. Commercial or medical sanitizer may have 10% or more alcohol with some added ingredients as hand sanitizer but what we have locally available has higher alcohol in it and is safe. Alcohol produced from dates, sugar […]
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By T.T.Shaka Mar 9, 2020(SSNN) — If the animal is really dead, we can’t all be the lions or the tigers or all the cats depending on meat. We have other organisms that control our eco-systems. For example, do you think without the bacteria to decompose our wastes, the world would have been as now? Now that Kiir and Machar […]
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Opinion, By: Reat Nhial Tuany February 20, 2020 (SSNN)—On February 15, 2020 President Salva Kiir Mayardit stunned the nation when he announced to reduce the number of States in the Republic of South Sudan from a staggering (32) States to (10) states, with an additional (3) administrative areas: Abyei, Ruweng and Boma. The idea to increase the number of states […]
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Opinion, By: Tut Kuany Kok February 19, 2020 (SSNN)—“Those of us who submitted or surrendered our ideas and dreams and identities to the ‘leaders’ must take back our rights, our identities, and our responsibilities.” Said Maya Angelou. In a democratic and civilized state, citizens are always familiar with their rights bestowed on them by the constitution if not by natural […]
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Opinion, By Dak Buoth February 19, 2020 (SSNN)— I would like to take this earlier opportunity to commend the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) under the chairmanship of Sudan Prime Minister Dr. Abdalla Hamdock for returning South Sudan to its 10 constitutional states. In its 34th communique held 0n 9th February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, IGAD Heads of states and […]
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Opinion, By Duop Chak Wuol, February 19, 2020 (SSNN)—In October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree, expanding the original ten states to 28. In January 2017, Kiir issued another presidential order creating an additional four states, making the young nation a mother of 32 states. The move was met with mixed reactions from South Sudanese worldwide. Kiir move […]
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Civil Society Open Letter in support of ten States In Support of 10 States February 19, 2020 (SSNN)—Following the Summit of the IGAD Heads of States and Government on the situation of the Republic of South Sudan, held in Addis Ababa from 8-9 February 2020, the Summit delegated His Excellency Dr. Abdalla Hamdok, Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan […]
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Opinion, By Nathaniel Pierino Subject: Proposal for the International Mediators to impose Ten (10) States or Consider a Neutral Independent Caretaker Administration (NICA). February 12, 2020 (SSNN)—Dear Chairman, Antonio Gramsci said, “The Crisis Consists Precisely in the Fact that the Old is dying and the New cannot be Born…” The question is, what do we do? I am writing to […]
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By Juol Marialdit Fair Hearing is the foundation of human rights: Let’s be fair with Governor Madhang Majok of Gok State on some issues February 11, 2020 (SSNN)—I have been reading barrages of criticisms on Facebook against the Governor of Gok state over his failure to attend the governors’ or gubernatorial consultative meeting with the President of South Sudan over […]
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BY: DANIEL JUOL NHOMNGEK, KAMPALA, UGANDA February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)-South Sudan gained her independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011. This made it the most recent sovereign state with widespread recognition (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). The independence of South Sudan was achieved through the Second Sudanese Civil War that was fought from 1983 and 2005 between […]
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Open letter, January 30, 2020 (SSNN)—On behalf of myself and all the 99% South Sudanese who voted in 2011 for Separation from Sudan, and therefore effectively brought into life the present nation of South Sudan, Successor to the Southern Region of the Sudan which had got its independence from Anglo-Egyptian Sudan in 1956, I welcome you with open arms. The […]
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Opinion, By Dak Buoth Jan 26, 2020(SSNN) — The Liech community Association in Kenya formerly known as Unity State community Association was established as nonprofit and political organization ahead of the Southern Sudan Referendum that brought our independent to fruition on 9th July, 2011. Whether at home or in the diaspora Liech community is often made up of following original […]
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By Makneth Aciek, Kampala, Uganda Jan 26, 2020(SSNN) — Over the decades prior to South Sudan independent, the question of diversity was a critical themes in the then Sudan as ruling elites in Khartoum ignored diversity and adopted Arabism as the only way to create a homogeneous society. Our fathers took up arms and declared the whole condition of […]
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Opinion, By James Gatdet Dak January 21st, 2020 (SSNN)—First of all, I hope that our able leaders (peace partners) shall politically resolve on the number and boundaries of states in the Republic of South Sudan. Or whoever is to arbitrate should do a successful and decisive arbitration within one to two weeks so that a transitional unity government is […]
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The Albino Children, Nadi, Naumba, Aida,Suzy and David and their mothers Monica and Zeinab AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, DELIVERED BY DR DAVID S. BASSIOUNI January 21st, 2020 (SSNN)—Fellow South Sudanese Compatriots and all Friends, While we are grateful to God Almighty for bringing us safely into 2020, the year has not been a kind start for us! We are assembled here […]
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Opinion, By Angeline Lewis January 20th, 2020 (SSNN)—Experience in the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) highlights many of the operational challenges in implementing the UN’s agenda of women, peace and security (WPS). As I reflected on my recent UNMISS deployment as a military gender adviser, two critical aspects came to the fore: the UN’s credibility challenge in advocating […]
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Opinion, By Gideon Mabor January 19th, 2020 (SSNN)—The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan signed on 12 September 2018 is a political settlement negotiated by warring parties and South Sudanese stakeholders on behalf of the wider South Sudanese population. The agreement aimed to stop the political violence, and ensure a return to peaceful coexistence while […]
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Opinion: South Sudan political destiny is a bumpy sticky corridor which solution will not be found as long as opponent parties are not compromising their differences. By Lul Gatkuoth Gatluak January 18th, 2020 (SSNN)—There is no doubt that the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan is in Jeopardy, given the fact that […]
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Appeal for the removal of Hon. Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, the minister for finance and economic planning By Zechariah Makuach Maror, January 17, 2020 (SSNN)—Your Excellency, I would like to assert my absolute appreciation to you and your Shepherdship for bringing bearable and permanent peace to the people of South Sudan through strict implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The Revitalized […]
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Opinion, By Lul Gatkuoth Gatluak January 15th, 2020 (SSNN)—The undergoing consultation meeting in Juba, between the Parties has raised a glimmer of hope that the number of States and their Boundaries which has been a sticking point for several months may be determined by the parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The issue of States to governance South Sudan, has […]
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Opinion, By Roger Alfred Yoron Modi January 14th, 2020 (SSNN)—Last week, Ijjo Bosco, a journalist working for a state-owned radio station in Torit (97.5 FM) was arrested and continues to be under detention. According to initial media reports, the journalist was arrested, after airing a story about the United States sanctions on First Vice President Taban Deng Gai for his […]
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Opinion, By Mark A. Deng January 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—Dr Santino Ayuel Longar recently published an article in SouthSudanNation.com, in which he makes two principal claims. The first is that the creation of a plethora of states in South Sudan was not a political act. The second is that the decision had a valid legislative ground. In his words, the ‘establishment […]
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Opinion, By Daniel Juol Nhomngek January 7th, 2020 (SSNN)—President Kiir flanked by members of the tribal Jieng Council of Elders (File photo) I think something has been grossly misunderstood. Many people have not yet understood that in every strategy in fighting the war, there must be delimitation of the problems. Otherwise, if a war is staged at all fronts, there […]
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By Zechariah Makuach Maror January 6th, 2020 (SSNN)—Few months heretofore the commissioner general of South Sudan revenue authority, Dr. Olympio Kudzo Attipoe, a contracted foreigner who hails from Ghana was relieved by the ministerial statute. It was subsequently followed by formation of the investigation committee to find out the allegation brought against him by his colleagues concerning misappropriation of the […]
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Opinion, Part I: The Number and Boundaries of States: BY: Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar January 2nd, 2020 (SSNN)—Determining the number and boundaries of states is one of the stickiest Pre-Transitional issues under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCISS, the Agreement). Unless this issue is given all the attention and seriousness it deserves, it […]
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Opinion, By Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin January 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)—On the 31st of December 2019, Dr Santino Ayuel Longar published an article on the issue of the number and boundaries of the States in South Sudan. From his academic titles displayed in the article there can be no doubt that the author is a lawyer by training. The article dealt […]
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Opinion, By Anthony Akaeze December 30th, 2019 (SSNN)—Since the outbreak of war in South Sudan, I have been intrigued by the country, and watching Kiir and Machar ever since, as they stomp about seemingly in search of peace that leads to nowhere, leave me wondering about the ways of man. That two individuals known to have brought such calamity upon […]
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Opinion, By Zechariah Makuach Maror December 30th, 2019 (SSNN)—Ignorance of fact is the dangerous disease that incriminates South Sudanese in their daily vitalities, existing poverty and automatically self-drawn classy society has duplicated our culture to the sycophantic belief of generating wealth through puffing up of politicians, wealthiest and influential personalities, which inculcated excessive clandestine patriotism that swap nationalism and self-worth. […]
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By Spehen Arnno December 26th, 2019 (SSNN)—The start-up of the peace talks in Juba some two month ago raised hopes and optimism for a quick settlement. This is based on two premises: the first is the venue and the mediation that is considered relevant for breaking any arising stalemate and the second was the overall political environment in Sudan. The […]
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By Jok Madut Jok December 22nd, 2019 (SSNN)-It is not safe for anyone nowadays to comment with confidence on the fate of South Sudan’s peace processes. This is because nothing about this country prepares anyone for the speed at which peace agreements are signed, promised to be implemented, violated, re-signed, promised and violated again, never mind the fact that the […]
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Opinion, By Stephen Dhieu December 22nd, 2019 (SSNN)-This article was written right before the Uganda extension of the South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement’s Pre-Transitional Period by a hundred days. I have chosen to publicly publish it today because it was prophetic as are many of my articles that remain unpublished but for this I’m ready to face the enemies of […]
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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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