South Sudan: Revert strictly to 10 states

Opinion, By James Gatdet Dak Lampuar February 16, (2020)—By unilaterally creating administrative areas—when the action is supposed to strictly revert the country to the constitutional 10 states—-South Sudan’s Presidency is wrong, because the decision is unnecessary and a bad precedence and problematic. Well, let me first state that I congratulate President Salva Kiir on his bold decision to listen to the […]

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SSOA strongly welcomes Kiir’s decision on the number of states

February 15, 2020 (SSNN)—The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), a coalition of opposition groups, has been ‘extremely delighted’ and welcomed the bold step  undertaken by President Salva Kiir in returning the country to its previous 10 states. “The entire leadership of SSOA is extremely delighted with the bold and patriotic decision taken by our Pesident Gen, Salva Kiir Mayardit to […]

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‘For the sake of peace and unity, we accept return to 10 states’ – Presidency

President Salva Kiir Mayardit during summit of the recent IGAD Heads of state and government (Photo: File)

February 15, 2020 (SSNN)—On Saturday, the South Sudanese presidency said that for the sake of peace and unity, a decision has been taken to return the country to its previous ten states plus three administrative areas, namely; Abyel Administrative Area, Ruweng Administrative Area, Greater Pibor Administrative Area. “The Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan held a meeting on the […]

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Breaking: Kiir finally accept 10 states

February 15, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has finally announced the country’s revert to 10 states, however with exception of three administrative areas namely Ruweng, Abyei Administrative Area and Boma. The government’s final position was officially announced this morning by the Office of the President following an emergency meeting held at the State House by senior government officials. […]

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South Sudan does not need 55 but 10 diverse states!

Opinion, By Dr. Gatluak Ter Thach Dec 7th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan has a population of 12.58 million (2017). This population represents approximately 64 ethnic groups that speak different languages or dialects, as well as practice varied cultural activities. Most of the population in South Sudan lives in the rural counties, depending heavily on farms and other basic means to survive. […]

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