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Advocacy group urges IGAD to review 100 days before formation of unity government

February 2, 2020 Newsbeat

February 4, 2020 (SSNN)—A Juba-based human rights organization, the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to evaluate the progress made in the implementation in the course of the extended100-day period before the formation of a national unity government this month. “Now that the 50th day of the 100 days’ extension has elapsed […]

EAC urged to exempt South Sudan nationals from visa payments in East Africa

January 22, 2020 Newsbeat

January 22nd, 2020 (SSNN)—The Center for Peace and Advocacy, an independent advocacy group, urges the East African Legislative Assembly to consider waiving South Sudan’s nationals from visa fees when traveling in East African countries, particularly Uganda and Kenya. The call comes after lawmakers of East African Legislative Assembly held a meeting in Juba on January 20, 2020. Ter Manyang Gatwech, […]