February 16, 2020 (SSNN)—The Ministry of Information Communication & Postal Services vehemently dismisses social media rumours, alleging that the Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth had tendered his resignation in the wake of the President’s recent decision on the number of states. “This is to inform all the general public and the citizens of South Sudan in particular […]
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February 15, 2020 (SSNN)—Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has not been informed by his close ally, President Salva Kiir about the decision that led to the amalgamation of the country’s 32 states, according to an official who declined to be named for fear of reprisal. “President Museveni was unaware of the decision taken by his South Sudanese counterpart [referring […]
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February 15, 2020 (SSNN)—National Democratic Movement (NDM), an opposition faction headed by prominent opposition leader Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin has congratulated the Presidency for accepting the IGAD Council of Ministers’ proposal on the number of states. “On the Government’s consultation in Juba on the issue of the number of States in South Sudan. We note the decision taken by President […]
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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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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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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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February 14, 2020 (SSNN)—The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom has issued travel advisory against all trips to South Sudan, warning that an impending terrorist attack is likely to target foreign nationals in the capital, Juba. “If you choose to travel to South Sudan against FCO advice, you should ensure that you exercise caution and vigilance at […]
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February 14, 2020 (SSNN)—The Office of the President announced today evening that the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, is inviting officials to attend another important meeting at the State House on Saturday. “This is to inform all the government officials listed below to avail themselves for an important meeting tomorrow Saturday, 15th of February, 2020 in State House […]
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February 14, 2020 (SSNN)—The rights body, Human Rights Watch, has criticized the government for depriving Professor Taban Lo Liyong of his constitutional rights by suspending him from teaching after expressing his views on national issues affecting the country. “South Sudan’s University of Juba has suspended a renowned academic and writer from his teaching position over an opinion article on the […]
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Press Release, The South Sudan Civil Society Forum strongly recommends reverting to ten states as a solution to the deadlock on the number of states. February 14, 2020 (SSNN)—The South Sudan Civil Society Forum calls on parties to the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to revert back to ten states as a transitional solution […]
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February 14, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s main opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar has released a press statement, rejecting the government’s call for consultations on the issue of the number of states and their boundaries, a pending task that has become an obstacle to the formation of the unity government. “The SPLM/SPLA(I0) would like to make the following comments in regards to […]
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February 13, 2020 (SSNN)—The civilian population in Sobat State under the leadership of the Governor, Maj. General James Banak Riang today in Madeng, Sobat State staged major demonstrations in support of the country’s return to the 10 States. “The civilian population including local Chiefs, faith-based groups, the youth and Government officials turned up in their thousands to show to […]
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February 13, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has extended invitations, requesting all senior government officials, civil society groups and the opposition to attend an emergency meeting on Friday, in the capital Juba, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services announced on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Information, the urgent consultative meeting will centre on the […]
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February 12, 2020 (SSNN)—As the government and the opposition grapple with the issue of the 32+ and 10 states, authorities in Jubek state have added seven more states during today’s rally, bringing the total number of states to 39. Today, there were simultaneous demonstrations in the capital, Juba, between pro-government protesters and those who were supporting the country’s return to […]
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February 12, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has admitted that peace talks aimed at resolving the issue of the number of states and their boundaries hit a dead end in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. “ The fight is heavy, I pulled out to come and consult you,” President Kiir tells citizens upon arrival at Juba International Airport. On […]
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February 12, 2020 (SSNN)—Members of South Sudan Students Union in Uganda (SSSUU) – a students organization currently based in Uganda, have strongly condemned their colleagues after issuing a statement supporting the 32 states without consulting others about the decision. “We strongly condemn this action taken by some individuals without consulting the entire members of the organization,” said Malieth Malek Dap, […]
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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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February 12, 2020 (SSNN)—The members of the troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have issued a new statement on the status of the implementation of the agreement , urging the Parties to resolve pending issues before the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity. “Compromise Essential to Timely Formation of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government […]
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February 12, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s governors of 32 states + Abyei have issued a strongly worded statement, warning that any attempts to cancel or reduce the current 32 states + Abyei could be a recipe for disaster, and potentially plunge the country into another conflict. “In response to the Communiqué of 34TH Extraordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State and […]
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February 11, 2020 (SSNN)—The Directorate of Human Resource Management at the Juba University has suspended one of its professors Prof. Taban Lo-Liyong after criticizing the Kiir administration for mishandling the country’s internal affairs, in an open letter addressed to the United States Special Envoy to South Sudan, Tibor P. Nagy. In a letter seen by SSNN, the school administration accused […]
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February 11, 2020 (SSNN)— Sudan’s ruling council has announced it will hand ousted President Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The former leader is wanted by the ICC for war crimes, crimes against humanity and committing genocide in Sudan’s war-torn region of Darfur. However, the Sudanese leader has repeatedly denied the allegations. Bashir was forced from office […]
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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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February 11, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan government may accept the return of the country to 10 states, instead of 23 states, “as the option of 10 states recommended by the IGAD Council of Ministers has a legal and constitutional basis and it is affordable in the light of the current economic conditions,” said a political analyst and Professor at Africa Center […]
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February 10, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Monday was named the top “spoiler of peace” in a new award that seeks to shame him and others into taking serious steps to end bloody conflict in the world’s youngest country. Kiir and rival leader Riek Machar are under growing pressure to form a coalition government this month, the significant […]
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Press Release, SPLM/A-IO – IO National Committee for Information & Public Relations February 10th, 2020 (SSNN)—On the Tripartite Consultations on the Pending Critical Issues of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) – 9 February 2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia As per the resolution of the Communique of the 34th Extraordinary […]
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February 10, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s government has requested all citizens to get ready for nationwide consultations on the number of states they would prefer, as the government and the opposition were unable to reach a compromise during a closed-door meeting held on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addressing the media following the meeting, the Information Minister, Michael Makuei clarified that […]
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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 34TH EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF IGAD HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT FEBRUARY 2020 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 10, 2020 (SSNN)—The 34th Extraordinary Summit of the IGAD Heads of State and Government was held on 8 February 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Abdalla Hamdok, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Sudan. The […]
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February 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication and Broadcasting, Michael Makuei Lueth briefs the media on the outcome of the AU summit and the IGAD’s 70th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the situation of South Sudan which discussed the status of the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan. Click on the video […]
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February 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—The main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-IO has welcomed the recent recommendation of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the number of states and their boundaries and called on the government to demonstrate political will in the interests of peace in the country. “We welcome the recommendation of the IGAD Council of Ministers and the […]
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February 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s government has strongly criticized the East African regional bloc, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, for its failure to provide a win-win solution to the number of states and their internal boundaries, a pending issue that is likely to hamper the formation of a national unity government. On Saturday, the IGAD Council of Ministers adopted a […]
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February 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, who also doubles up as the government’s spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth has ruled out that the national transitional government will be formed on February 22nd and shall never be extended, no matter what. “The government will be formed whether IGAD like it or not,” Makuei said. The Inter-Governmental Authority on […]
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Update on the outstanding issues at the IGAD Council of Ministers and Heads of State and Government on South Sudan Feb 9th, 2020 (SSNN)—Today 8th February 2020, the IGAD Council of Ministers held its 70th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the situation of the Republic of South Sudan to discuss two agendas as follows: 1. Review […]
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February 8th, 2020 (SSNN)—UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said it was “unacceptable” South Sudan’s warring parties had yet to make peace as a deadline approaches for the rivals to join forces in government. President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar have failed to break a deadlock over key terms of a power-sharing agreement with just two weeks […]
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