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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Nov 10th, 2019 (SSNN)-The global leading information and analysis provider on food insecurity, The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS-NET) has warned that “an estimated 4.5 million people are likely to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse acute food insecurity during the October 2019 to January 2020 harvesting period in the presence of planned humanitarian food assistance.” In […]
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Nov 9th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Liech community in Kenya has welcomed and commended the extension of the Pre-transitional Period by 100 days by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Chairman and Commander-in-Chief Dr. Riek Machar Teny on November 7th, in Entebbe, Uganda. “The Liech community Association in Kenya hereby express her special commendation to South Sudan President GEN. […]
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Opinion, By Nyakueth B. Pal Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-It’s important to create awareness of other tribes’ existence for peace to Reign. People sing the song of being the second class citizens in their own country. Yea I know it damn terrible topping the list of ” the undeserving citizen” those two aren’t a good combo. But nothing is as insulting […]
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Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s government and opposition parties are urged to fast-track the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement to ensure timely formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, which is expected to be formed in the next few weeks. In a welcoming remark during the CTSAMVM Technical Committee (CTC) Meeting held recently in Juba, the Chairperson […]
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Nov 2nd, 2019 (SSNN)-Following an incident in which a senior SSPDF military officer and Director of Information and Public Relations, General Malak Ayuen violently assaulted two female journalists during a military briefing by President Salva Kiir Mayardit on 31 October 2019, the rights group, Amnesty International strongly condemns the ongoing harassment of journalists in South Sudan and calls on Kiir’s […]
Continue reading »Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-The South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF) has expressed deep concern about the slow pace of the implementation of critical tasks as the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity approaches, with less than two weeks left. The statement, issued by the group on Friday, called on the country’s top leaders to draw up a […]
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Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)- The Deputy Special Representative of the Sectretary-General of the United Nations and the Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou, has strongly condemned the killing of three aid workers in Morobo County, South Sudan’s Central Equatoria region. In a statement earlier this week, the UN official strongly condemned the deaths of humanitarian workers and called on […]
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Oct 29th, 2019 (SSNN)-Phow State Government has congratulated the leadership of the SPLM-IO for its position in refusing to join the Transitional Government of National Unity scheduled for 12 November due to unimplemented outstanding tasks. “Phow State Government would like to thanks and appreciate H.E Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon, PhD Chairman and Commander in Chief of SPLM/SPLA-IO up on his […]
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Oct 29th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Minister in the Office of the President, Mayiik Ayii Deng, issued a ministerial directive on Monday, canceling an illicit allocation of 18 crude oil shipments – an illegal multi-million dollar deal signed by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit without authorization from the President’s office. In a letter entitled “Cancellation of the allocation […]
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By Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber and CEO, Centurion Law Group Oct 28th, 2019 (SSNN)-I truly believe that investment and economic development are the keys for peace and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa. I have said it again and again. I wrote dozens of articles and even a book partially dedicated to that particular belief. So, it is with […]
Continue reading »Oct 27th, 2019 (SSNN)-In response to devastating floods that have affected nearly one million people in the country, the World Food Program (WFP) on Saturday donated Russian-made SHERP All-Terrain vehicles as part of its efforts to help flood-affected communities recover from months of suffering in Maban County. On Friday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported […]
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Oct 27th, 2019 (SSNN)-Oxfam International is deeply concerned about the growing humanitarian situation aggravated by the seasonal flooding, which has since affected about 800,000 people, putting them at risk of waterborne diseases and hunger. “Unusually heavy rainfall has hit 29 counties across the country, causing widespread displacement. Areas where Oxfam operates, including Akobo, Pibor and Lankien, have been severely hit. […]
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Oct 15th, (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Deputy Chairperson of Sudan Sovereign Council, Lt. General Mohamed Hamdan also known as Hemeti have discussed the ongoing Sudanese peace talks mediated by South Sudan’s government in the capital, Juba. According to the presidency, Deputy Chairman General Hemeti assured the people of Sudan and the region that the Sudanese unity government […]
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October 14th, 2019 (SSNN)-The SPLM/SPLA (IO) has welcomed recent statements by the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek and the British ambassador to South Sudan, H.E Christopher Trott. Mabior Garang De Mabior, Chairperson of the SPLM-IO National Committee For Information, says Salva Kiir’s Administration has taken advantage of benevolence shown by South Sudan’s international partners. “The regime in […]
Continue reading »Oct 14th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit is expected on Monday to preside over peace talks between various Sudanese rebel groups and members of Sudan’s Sovereign Council in the country’s capital Juba. “Tomorrow’s meeting is to mark the launching of Sudan’s peace talks,” said South Sudan’s Press Secretary, Ateny Wek Ateny in a statement on Saturday. On Sunday, […]
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Oct 13th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s Maiwut authorities have annulled a unilateral directive issued by former Minister of Health Ngunjok Chuol, on renaming health facilities in honor of South Sudan’s leaders, saying the order is now null and void. Last week, former minister of health Ngunjock Chuol Dojiok was criticised on social media after renaming major health facilities after the country’s […]
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Oct 13th, 2019 (SSNN)-Residents of opposition-controlled Sobate State are calling on humanitarian agencies to step up rescue operations to help evacuate people caught in flash floods as river flooding continues to inundate more than ten villages situated along the Sobat River. “There is no way out, people are stuck in the water here, and the river is still flooding everywhere,” […]
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Oct 12th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Henry Odwar is expected to brief senior members and supporters of the main opposition movement on the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement on Saturday and Sunday, an opposition official confirmed early today. “Henry Odwar just arrived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada now at midnight. The […]
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Oct 10th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Awut Deng Acuil and her Ethiopian counterpart, Gedu Andargachew on Wednesday discussed progress of the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Foreign Minister, Gedu stressed on the need for speedy implementation of the peace accord and urged the Parties to do their […]
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Oct 9th, 2019 (SSNN) — The Rights group, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement on Wednesday, calling on the African Union and South Sudan Government to work towards the formation of a Hybrid Court in South Sudan. “South Sudan ’s government and the African Union should urgently meet to clarify plans to set up a proposed hybrid court for […]
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By David Lewis Oct 9th, 2019 (SSNN) — a peace deal remains fragile as the November 12 deadline looms for the formation of a unity government. The Africa Oil and Power (AOP) Conference taking place in Cape Town this week is a high-powered event bringing together African governments and top executives of corporates across the energy value chain. The AOP […]
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Oct 9th, 2019 (SSNN)-Members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday underscored the importance of South Sudan’s peace deal and called on the Parties to immediately speed up progress towards the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. “The Council called upon the parties to expedite the implementation of transitional security arrangements and to continue consultations towards a common solution regarding […]
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By: Brian Adeba and Megha Swamy, Any investment in South Sudan’s oil sector, without adequate transparency and accountability measures in place, will only feed and further entrench existing corrupt structures. A major oil and power conference kicks off in Cape Town this week with South Sudan expected to actively seek companies and announce exploration licences to boost its domestic oil […]
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Military Instructors Pose For A Group Picture During Their Graduation Ceremony (File/Supplied/SSNN) South Sudan’s Government has for the first time graduated a batch of military instructors. According to the Joint Defense Board (JBD), the 1,000 army trainers graduated at the Luri Military Training Center, will play an important role in training government forces and opposition armed groups before the formation […]
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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir during a meeting with the country’s Heads of Mission Abroad, – has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to reduce its diplomatic staff to a manageable size. According to state-run media, the Government of South Sudan admits that the number of its staff in foreign embassies is extremely huge compared to the […]
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