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Global advocacy group welcomes 100-Days-Extension, calls for full implementation of R-ARCSS

News, Newsbeat

Nov 8th, 2019 (SSNN)-The global advocacy group, Refugees International (IR) has welcomed the extension of the 100-day pre-transitional period, which is expected to begin on November 12, until February 2020 and urged the parties to commit themselves to the full implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Daniel P. Sullivan, Senior Advocate for Human Rights, Refugees International states that the recent […]

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Troika welcomes Kiir-Machar meeting, calls on IGAD to swiftly ‘regularise’ Machar’s status

News, Newsbeat

Nov 7th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Troika countries (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) on Thursday welcomed the commitment of the South Sudanese leaders and were impressed by the recent face-to-face meeting held in Entebbe on 7 November 2019 under the auspices of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. “We welcome the fact that President Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar will […]

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Breaking: South Sudan’s leaders extend Pre-transitional Period by 100 days- full Communique

Breaking News

Nov 7th, 2019 (SSNN)-Communique On The Occasion of The Tripartite Summit On The Revitalized Agreement On The Resolution Of The Conflict in The Republic Of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) Held In Uganda’s Entebbe On November 7th, 2019. At the invitation of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South […]

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Machar leaves for Kampala for 3rd round of face-to-face meeting -SPLM-IO official

News, Newsbeat

Nov 7th, 2019 (SSNN) –South Sudan’s main armed opposition leader and First-vice President Designate Dr. Riek Machar Teny left on Thursday for Uganda’s capital, Kampala to attend third round of a face-to-face meeting between him and President Salva Kiir Mayardit, said the SPLM (IO) Director for Information and Public Relations, Puok Both Baluang. “The SPLM/SPLA (IO) would like to inform […]

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UN calls on South Sudan’s leaders to resolve pending issues ahead of November deadline

Newsbeat

Nov 7th, 2019 (SSNN)- The United Nations Security Council calls on all parties to the peace agreement to resolve outstanding issues and expedite the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement before the formation of the national unity government scheduled for next week. The UN statement came in the wake of a stalemate between the two sides over the formation of […]

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South Sudan warns UN to stop interfering in its internal affairs

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, UN

Nov 7th, 2019 (SSNN)- South Sudan’s government on Tuesday accused the United Nations of meddling in its internal affairs after the United Nations had issued travel advisory and warned its staff members not to move without carrying their identity cards while at work. In response to the UN advisory warning on the security situation in South Sudan, the Ministry of […]

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‘South Sudan risks return to horrific violence’ Human Rights Expert urges US to take swift action

News, Newsbeat, Refugees International

Nov 6th, 2019-(SSNN)-As the November deadline looms, amid growing international pressure on South Sudan’s incumbent government and the opposition parties to form a Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity by next week, the rights group – Refugees International’s Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel Sullivan has issued the following statement: “In just one week, South Sudan will face a deadline […]

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South Sudan Public Finance Management critical to the effective use of resources in Transitional Period

Newsbeat, Oil, Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE, Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) Nov 6th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has highlighted that the review of the Public Finance Management (PFM) laws will facilitate the effective implementation of the reforms that the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTOGNU) will undertake during the Transitional Period.Speaking during the opening session of […]

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‘Advise Kiir not to form unity gov’t without Machar’ experts warn as peace deal reaches fragile stage

News, Newsbeat

Nov 4th, (SSNN)-The International Crisis Group (ICG) warned in a new report released on Monday that South Sudan is about to slide into another crisis as R-ARCSS parties strongly disagreed on the formation of a transitional government of national unity scheduled for 12 November. In a statement obtained by South Sudan News Now, the statement explained that South Asian stands […]

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Kiir calls for transformation of SSPDF forces into World-class professional army

News, Newsbeat, South Sudan

Nov 4th, 2019-(SSNN)-South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has instructed senior military commanders to undertake the process of transforming the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) into a World-class professional army. President Kiir made the remark on Monday at the conclusion of the 7th command council conference, which was held at the SSPDF’s Defense General Headquarters in the capital Juba. […]

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Let Unity Strengthen Us In South Sudan

Opinions

Opinion, By; Deng M. Kulang Nov 4th, 2019 (SSNN)-“Unity is Strength”. It is said that “United we stand, divided we fall”. Man is free but still he has to depend on others. One man cannot produce everything. He produces one thing and thousands of people produce other things for him. A teacher does teaching work. But who produces food and […]

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Mother leaves her children destitute without food and water in Kakuma

Kenya, News, Newsbeat, Nyamilepedia, South Sudan

Nov 4th, 2019 (SSNN)-A South Sudanese refugee, mother of four, who lives in a refugee camp in Kenya, has left her children destitute with no water or food to eat for three days, according to a neighbor interviewed by our East African reporter. Michael Lonya, a 5-year-old boy and his younger siblings, are said to have spent three days on […]

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Ethiopia seeks to buy oil from South Sudan in bid to cut import tariffs

Addis Ababa, News, Newsbeat, Oil, South Sudan

Nov 3nd, 2019 (SSNN)-The Ethiopian Government is seeking to buy oil from neighboring South Sudan to reduce the cost of exporting oil from the Middle East and Arab countries at exorbitant prices, said Ethiopia’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum Koang Tutlam in a statement in the capital, Juba. “You can imagine bringing from the Middle East when you can tap […]

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Embracing Diversity in South Sudan

Newsbeat

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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Ceasefire monitors express deep concern, urge urgent implementation of the R-ARCSS

Newsbeat

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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Civil society group deeply concerned over unimplemented tasks as November deadline looms

News, Newsbeat

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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UN Humanitarian Coordinator strongly condemns killing of aid workers in South Sudan

Newsbeat, UN

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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Phow State Gov’t Congratulates Machar for his stance on outstanding issues despite mounting pressure

Newsbeat

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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Oxfam deeply concerned as seasonal flooding affects nearly 1 million people in South Sudan

News, Newsbeat

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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President Kiir, Sudan’s Deputy Chairman Hemeti Discuss Sudanese Peace Process

News

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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SPLM/A-IO welcomes recent US and British ambassadors’ statements on formation of unity government

News, South Sudan, UK, USA

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 […]

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Sudan’s PM Hamdok to attend opening ceremony of Sudanese peace talks in Juba on Monday

News, South Sudan, Sudan

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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Residents call for urgent intervention as river flooding submerges villages in opposition-held Sobat State

News

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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SPLM-IO Deputy Chairman Henry Odwar in Canada on peace mission

News

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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Breaking: US Imposes Sanctions On South Sudan’s Preferred Business Partners

Breaking News, USA

Oct 11th, 2019 (SSNN)-For days, after The Sentry accused a Sudanese businessman, Ashraf Seed Ahmed Al-Cardinal widely known as Al-Cardinal, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed individual sanctions on Ashraf Seed Ahmed Al-Cardinal (Al-Cardinal) and Kur Ajing Ater (Ajing) for their role and involvement in corruption in South Sudan. In the past […]

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South Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ethiopian Diplomat Discuss Implementation Of R-ARCSS

East Africa, Ethiopia, IGAD, News, Newsbeat

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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HRW Calls On AU, South Sudan To Work On Establishment Of Hybrid Court For South Sudan

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Members of South Sudan military intelligence in a parade somewhere in South Sudan(Photo credit: Unknown/SSNN)

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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Opinion: Investing in South Sudan oil could add fuel to the flames

Oil, Opinions

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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South Sudan’s Parties Graduate First Batch of  1,000 Military Instructors

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan

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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Kiir orders Foreign Affairs Ministry to reduce its overseas diplomats

Newsbeat, South Sudan
South Sudan's incumbent President, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayar, points at his opponents in a battle to consolidate power (Photo: file)

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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