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S. Sudan medics deployed at JIA go into hiding as plane carrying Chinese diplomats arrives

China, Newsbeat

February 5th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudanese medical staff deployed at Juba International Airport to screen arrivers for the deadly Coronavirus have reportedly fled the airport after a plane carrying Chinese diplomats landed. South Sudan government this week began screening all travelers at airports to help avert the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses […]

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AU praises Machar’s sincere participation in the peace process, urges him to ‘permanently’ relocate to Juba

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  February 5th, 2020(SSNN)— The African Union Peace and Security Council has hailed the continued efforts made by the Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-IO, Dr. Riek Machar for his genuine participation in the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement. In a communique adopted by the Peace and Security Council at its 905th Meeting held last week, on the […]

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Sub-chief killed, several others wounded as Murle youth attacked Akobo

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  February 4th, 2020 (SSNN)—At least 3 people, including a sub-chief, have been killed and several others seriously injured, after armed men from the Murle community launched another attack in Akobo on Monday, according to the Office of the Lou Nuer Youth Association for Development. “The leadership of Lou Nuer Youth Association for Development (NYAD) condemn[s] in the strongest term […]

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‘If our voices aren’t part of decision-making, S. Sudan will never thrive to its fullest potential’ – Women

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February 4, 2020 (SSNN) —As the implementation of the peace agreement moves at a snail’s pace and critical tasks remain pending, a group of South Sudanese women have stepped up their campaigns, calling on the country’s leaders to redouble their efforts, prioritize women’s representation and implement all outstanding provisions of the R-ARCSS ahead of the formation of a unity government. […]

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NAS members accused of purchasing military uniforms in Khartoum

Newsbeat

February 3rd, 2020 (SSNN)— The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), paramilitary group in Sudan has arrested four rebel members allied to South Sudan’s armed opposition group, the National Salvation Movement (NAS), an armed opposition faction led by Former Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka. In a statement issued by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the four members of the […]

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

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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 […]

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South Sudan wins, beating 8 countries in Miss Africa Beauty Pageant

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February 2, 2020 (SSNN)—Blessing Vonve Isaac has become the first South Sudanese to win the title of Miss Popularity 2020 – Little Miss Africa. “We congratulate Blessing Vonve , The South Sudan Representative upon Winning,” said Little Mister and Miss Africa. Little Miss Africa is geared towards educating young children about their cultural diversity and Heritage. Grooming the next ambassadors […]

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“We must win this tough battle against coronavirus,” China assures S. Sudan’s citizens of their safety

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February 1, 2020 (SSNN)—The Chinese Embassy in the Republic of South Sudan urges students and the people of South Sudan living in China not to be in a panic due to the epidemic virus, saying that the Chinese government is doing everything it can in anticipation of winning the battle against one of the world’s deadliest viruses, the Coronavirus. “To […]

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UN Envoy on Youth wraps up week-long visit to South Sudan, calls on leaders to end SGBV

Newsbeat

January 31, 2020 (SSNN)—The UN Secretary General’s Youth Envoy, Jayathma Wickramanayake, has concluded her week-long visit to South Sudan with an appeal to the leaders of South Sudan’s to end gender-based violence and forced marriage that have posed significant threats to women and girls in the country. “We have to help these young women to realize their fullest potential otherwise […]

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US appoints special envoy for South Sudan

Newsbeat, South Sudan, USA

  January 31, 2020 (SSNN)—The United States Department of State has appointed W. Stuart Symington IV as Special Envoy for South Sudan. “Special Envoy Symington will lead U.S. efforts to support the peace process and a successful political transition in South Sudan.” Special Envoy Symington is a retired Ambassador who previously served as Chief of Mission to Nigeria from 2016-2019, […]

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Pagan rubbishes Kiir’s amnesty

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  January 31, 2020 (SSNN)—Former Secretary-General of the SPLM and current chairman of the Real-SPLM Pagan Amum Okech has criticized President Kiir for granting amnesty to opposition leaders who are non-signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Pagan said that it’s unnecessary for Kiir to grant a […]

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Kiir heads to SA on official visit

Newsbeat

January 30, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his accompanying delegation left Juba for Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday morning for a three-day working visit, at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphos. According to the Presidency, “President Salva Kiir will hold bilateral meetings with his South African counterpart Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to strengthen and deepen the good […]

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Breaking: gov’t, SPLM-IO lock horn as Parliament tries to review Draft text of Constitution Amendment Bill

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Members of the The National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) posting for a picture in Juba, South Sudan(Photo: file)

  January 30, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan government and the main opposition group, SPLM-IO are in deep rift as the incumbent Transitional Government of National Unity has attempted to review Draft text of Constitution Amendment Bill and Security Sector Laws, the SPLM-IO official said on Thursday. “It has come to our notice that the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development introduced […]

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Zain resumes working after going off for months in Maiwut

Newsbeat

January 29, 2020 (SSNN)—Zain network has resumed operating after encountering a glitch for a few months due to a minor technical issue attributable to a faulty electrical connection, the State Minister of Information and Communications, Baruach Uluch Akolaton confirmed on Wednesday. “The citizens of Maiwut, Pagak and other surrounding areas are thrilled that the Zain network, which had gone off […]

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South Sudan, Ethiopia lay groundwork for construction of Pagak-Paloch road

Ethiopia, Newsbeat

    January 29, 2020 (SSNN)—Authorities from neighboring countries, South Sudan and Ethiopia have laid the foundation for the construction of the Pagak-Paloch tarmac road, a new project aimed at linking the two neighboring countries through oil-rich Paloch, Maiwut and the Gambella region. Baruach Uluch Akolaton, State Minister of Information & Communications for Maiwut state has confirmed the launch of […]

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Parliament to present R-ARCSS for approval by members of the National Legislature today

Newsbeat

January 29, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s Parliament is expected to present the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) for formal approval by the country’s members of the National Legislature during its session today, Wednesday, 29th. According to a lawmaker interviewed by SSNN this morning, the agreement, if fully approved by members of the National Legislature, will then be […]

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‘We’re sick and fed up with serving your people’ – US tells S. Sudan leaders 

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit meets Chairman of the SPLM-IO, Dr. Riek Machar Teny during a Consultative Meeting held in December 2019 (Photo credit: file)

January 29th, 2020 (SSNN)—The US Assistant Secretary for Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor Nagy calls on South Sudan’s government and opposition groups to make concessions on the number of states and their boundaries and form a unity government next month. Nagy urged the country’s leaders to shift focus from the number of states and their borders and embark on achieving […]

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IOM mission in Sudan and S. Sudan steps up humanitarian assistance to families affected in Abyei

Newsbeat, Press Releases

January 28th, 2020 (SSNN)—At least 33 people, including women and children, were killed and an unknown number wounded during the attack in Kolom, nine kilometres from Abyei town last Wednesday. It is reported that an unknown number of children were abducted during the incident. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life as a consequence of the events which […]

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Arrangement underway to transport food, NFIs for starving troops at cantonment sites -IGAD

Newsbeat

  Jan 28, 2020 (SSNN—The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has said that plans are underway to arrange the transportation of different types of items for starving forces, reported to have gone for months without food, non-food items and medical supplies in cantonment areas. Last week, it was reported that two soldiers lost their lives at Owinykibul training centers due […]

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‘S. Sudan’s leaders should form unity gov’t now, and then deal with pending issues later – Asst. Sec. Nagy

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The United States’ Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy,

January 28th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s government and opposition groups should move on with the formation of a Transitional Government of National Unity and then deal with other outstanding issues later after ensuring that everything is on the right track, said the US Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor P. Nagy during a special phone briefing today. The […]

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UN Youth Envoy arrives in Juba

Breaking News, Newsbeat, USA, World

  January 26th, 2020 (SSNN)—The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Affairs, Jayathma Wickramanayake arrived in the capital , Juba on Sunday for a several-day visit to have meetings with young people, politicians and civil society organizations in order to hear the  challenges facing youth and how to address them. Speaking upon arrival at Juba International Airport, Jayathma was impressed by […]

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Coronavirus |All you need to know about it!

Newsbeat, World

What is coronavirus? 25th, 2020 (SSNN)—According to the World Health Organization (WHO) coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). These viruses were originally transmitted between animals and people. SARS, for instance, was believed to have been transmitted […]

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SPLA-IO, pro-government forces clash near Maiwut

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  January 25th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s main armed opposition troops, SPLA-IO, and PMPC forces clashed on Friday in Yieth-Yier – a village located along the Sobat River, near Maiwut but no casualties have been reported so far on either side. Buom Gatdet Gach, PMPC’s Head of Information confirmed the clashes between the two rival forces in the area. “In reference […]

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SPLA-IO accused of forcibly recruiting child soldiers in Rubkona County

Newsbeat

    January 25th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s main armed opposition faction, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army – IO has been accused of forcibly recruiting children into armed forces, in Rubkona County, Northern Liech State. According to State Information Minister David Gai, the ongoing forced recruitment of child soldiers has forced residents to flee the areas to avoid further enlistment by […]

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‘UN ready to deploy Blue Helmets as requested by the opposition, if agreed by all parties’ – Shearer

CTSAMM, JMEC, Newsbeat, South Sudan, UNMISS
South Sudan's main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny (Photo: Supplied)

  January 24th, 2020 (SSNN)—The Special Representative of the Sectretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer has said that UNMISS is willing to increase the presence of its patrolling peacekeepers in certain areas, at the request of the opposition, but only if the proposal is approved by all Parties. “There have been recent requests […]

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