February 26, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the newly appointed Vice-Presidents, have held a meeting for the first time since the formation of the unity government, and called upon all citizens to open a new chapter and embark on reconciliation in the country. “Today, February 26th, 2020, the Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan met for […]
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February 24, 2020 (SSNN)–The French government has joined the rest of the world in welcoming the formation of the new transitional government of national unity announced over the weekend. “France welcomes the formation of a transitional government of national unity in South Sudan, achieved through the compromise efforts of all the South Sudanese parties,” the statement partly reads. Adding that, […]
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February 23, 2020 (SSNN)—The US Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft on behalf of the US government, has joined the rest of the world in welcoming the formation of South Sudan’s coalition government on Saturday. “South Sudan is a nation longing for peace, stability and a brighter future for its people. I welcome the decision by the government and […]
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February 20, 2020 (SSNN) South Sudan’s opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar is expected to be appointed tonight by the President and to resume his position as First Vic-President, a position he held temporarily before being replaced in the aftermath of the 2016 heavy fighting in the capital, Juba. Meanwhile, President Salva Kiir and opposition leaders have agreed to form a Transitional […]
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January, 2nd, 2020 (SSNN)—The Troika countries, (the United Kingdom, the United States and Norway) have issued a strongly worded statement, calling on the South Sudanese leaders to fulfill their commitment to achieving lasting and sustainable peace in the country. “The Troika remains committed to the people of South Sudan, and at this important point, we call upon all parties to […]
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