March 7th 2020 (SSNN) – South Sudan’s main armed opposition group SPLM-IO has denied – in a brief statement – reports of brawl among members at a hotel in the capital Juba. This comes after social media users reported that a fistfight erupted at a SPLM-IO meeting at Pyramid Continental Hotel. In a statement this morning, Kalany Mamun, a social […]
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March 7th 2020 (SSNN) – Western diplomats and experts have warned that South Sudan’s latest peace deal will likely not stop the country’s bloody conflict. US officials have discussed a range of options if the deal fails again, including sanctioning more senior South Sudanese government officials, downgrading diplomatic relations and even de-recognition the government of South Sudan as a potential […]
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Match 1, 2020 (SSNN)— The Chinese embassy in South Sudan and the country’s ministry of health have joined ranks to strengthen preventative measures against the novel coronavirus or the COVID-19. Hua Ning, the Chinese ambassador in Juba said though there is currently no confirmed case of the COVID-19 in South Sudan, the embassy is working with the South Sudanese […]
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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 24, 2020 (SSNN)–The leadership of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), an opposition group headed by Dr. Lam Akol, has rejected the recent appointment of Hussein Abdelbagi as the 5th Vice President, describing it as flagrant violations of the peace agreement. “NDM would want to declare that it was not part of the decision to refer the matter to President […]
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February 20, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s government forces and other armed groups have been accused of “deliberately starving” civilians by hindering humanitarian access and displacing communities from their homes, a report released by the United Nations revealed on Thursday. The United Nations says the parties have systematically monitored, silenced citizens and often obstruct justice. “Today in South Sudan, civilians are deliberately […]
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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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Opinion, By Duop Chak Wuol, February 19, 2020 (SSNN)—In October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree, expanding the original ten states to 28. In January 2017, Kiir issued another presidential order creating an additional four states, making the young nation a mother of 32 states. The move was met with mixed reactions from South Sudanese worldwide. Kiir move […]
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Press statement, The European Union Delegation to the Republic of South Sudan, the Heads of Mission of France, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, and the Heads of Mission of Canada and Switzerland issue the following statement in South Sudan. February 18, 2020 (SSNN)—The Heads of Mission recognise the important decision by President Kiir on Saturday 15th February on the issue […]
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February 18, 2020 (SSNN)—The Provisional Military and Political Council (PMPC), a pro-government faction led by Maj. Gen. James Ochan Puot, has sent a congratulatory message to President Kiir, welcoming the decision that led to the country’s return to its former 10 states as part of a compromise to end the deadlock over the number of states and their boundaries. “Provisional […]
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February 17, 2020 (SSNN)—The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that the Kenyan Ambassador to South Sudan, Chris Mburu, had died of a heart attack. Ambassador Mburu is reported to have suddenly collapsed at his residence in Juba on Sunday the Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported this morning. In his condolence message, President Uhuru Kenyatta described the late […]
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Opinion, By James Gatdet Dak Lampuar February 16, (2020)—By unilaterally creating administrative areas—when the action is supposed to strictly revert the country to the constitutional 10 states—-South Sudan’s Presidency is wrong, because the decision is unnecessary and a bad precedence and problematic. Well, let me first state that I congratulate President Salva Kiir on his bold decision to listen to the […]
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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 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 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 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 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 8, 2020 (SSNN)—To end the impasse over the number of states and their internal boundaries , the IGAD Council of Ministers has approved 23 states, one of the outstanding critical tasks, which has hindered the formation of the unity government. “IGAD Council of Ministers approved 23 states today in Addis Ababa. IGAD Heads of State and Government now in […]
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February 8th, 2020 (SSNN)—South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and senior government officials have arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend a high-level summit of the African Union heads of state and government. “President Salva Kiir and his accompanying delegation arrived in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on Saturday morning for the 2020 African Union heads of state and […]
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Press statement, Extend the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Excellencies, February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)—We, the undersigned national, regional, and international non-governmental organisations, write to call on your delegation to actively support the extension of the mandate of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (“the CoHR”) during the upcoming 43rd session of […]
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BY: DANIEL JUOL NHOMNGEK, KAMPALA, UGANDA February 7th, 2020 (SSNN)-South Sudan gained her independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011. This made it the most recent sovereign state with widespread recognition (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). The independence of South Sudan was achieved through the Second Sudanese Civil War that was fought from 1983 and 2005 between […]
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February 6th, 2020 (SSNN)— Consultation meetings aimed at resolving the issue surrounding the number of states and their boundaries have again reached a dead end as the government and the opposition failed to reach an agreement. Speaking to the media Thursday after the meeting, South African Deputy President David Mabuza said that the issue has become challenging and that the […]
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Press statement, February 6th, 2020(SSNN)—Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will undertake their eighth mission to the country during the period of 3-9 February 2020. The Commissioners intend to visit camps and settlements for internally displaced persons across South Sudan, including UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Protection of Civilian sites, to meet those […]
Continue reading »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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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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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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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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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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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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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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January 27, 2020 (SSNN)—MTN-South Sudan has joined millions around the globe in celebrating the life of NBA Legend, Koby Bean Bryant, a revered Basketball Legend who passed away on Sunday, at the age of 41. “We Join the Global Basketball Family to celebrate the life of NBA Legend, Koby Bean Bryant. A True soldier of the Sport. Rest […]
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