By Moses Nyara, March 30, 2019(SSNN) — Rights over land in South Sudan are never lost or abandoned so as to become res nullius. The idea that the land must belong to the government is not only a deliberate plan to extinguish seisin of the land in South Sudan but a threat to the existence of the South Sudan State. […]
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March 24, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudanese minister of Petroleum, Hon. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, could face charges that include extra-marital affairs, infidelity, adultery and sexual assaults of married women and underage girls under South Sudan constitutional and family law, a Supreme Court Judge warns. “The charges could vary from sexual and aggravated sexual assault to even murder if such sexual assaults […]
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March 18, 2019(SSNN) — The inaugural meeting of the Independent Boundaries Commission (IBC) was held on Monday 18 March in Juba, South Sudan. Speaking during the official opening session, RJMEC Chief of Staff Ambassador Berhanu Kebede congratulated all those who had been appointed to the Commission, telling them: “Your work of considering the number of States in the Republic of […]
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March 18th, 2019(SSNN) — A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Jan Mikkelsen, visited South Sudan during March 5-15 to conduct discussions of the 2019 Article IV Consultation. At the conclusion of the mission, Mr. Mikkelsen made the following statement: “The resumption of hostilities in July 2016 severely impaired the South Sudanese economy, which led to a […]
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Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you Special Representative Shearer and Ms. Jial for your briefings about the latest developments on the ground in South Sudan. Today, International Women’s Day, reminds us of a key reason that our conversation on UNMISS […]
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Sunday February 24, 2019(SSNN) — Before Sunday, most general fans of high school running knew the name Athing Mu. After Sunday, the world better take notice. In the women’s 600 meter final at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships, she put up an otherworldly performance, amazing those in attendance at the Ocean Breeze Facility in Staten Island, New York, […]
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Juba, South Sudan, Saturday March 2, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) Interim Chairperson, Amb. Lt. General Augostino Njoroge, on Tuesday reiterated that the full restoration of the rule of law is key to the future of South Sudan. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day stakeholder’s meeting on security laws organized by the National […]
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, February 25, 2019(SSNN) — The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, Ambassador Dr. Ismail Wais, held an urgent meeting with Lt. Gen. Thomas Cirilo to discuss the timeframe and modalities for further engagements with him and his team. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia, representative of the Uganda Embassy to Ethiopia, […]
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Tuesday, Feb 19th, 2019(SSNN) — The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has on Tuesday convened in Juba an extraordinary meeting to discuss funding and other challenges facing the implementation of the revitalized Agreement during the pre-transitional period. The convening of the meeting follows a resolution reached during the 3rd Plenary of the RJMEC, held last month. The objective of […]
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Feb 9, 2019(Nyamilepedia) — A confidential report extended to Nyamilepedia by credible insiders vividly reveals how the security arrangement of the recently signed Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan(R-ARCiSS) was fudged during the recent meeting at the Palm African Hotel in Juba. If verified to hold, the violation could set major stumbling blocks to implementation […]
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Monday Feb 4th, 2019(SSNN) — Latest reports from South Sudan army headquarters confirmed that Maj. Gen. Stephen Buay Rolnyang will appear before the General Court Martial today in the capital, Juba. At the time of his arrest, May 31st, 2018, Maj Gen. Buay Rolnyang was charged with the following charges: Maj. Gen. Stephen Buoy Rolnyang left Wau location of previous […]
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Public Service Announcement, By Cpt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, Saturda Feb 2, 2019(SSNN) — The citizens of the Republic of South Sudan must have heard by now about the recent announcement by the SPLM Former Detainees (FD’s) to join the SPLM In Government (IG). This announcement was made two days ago at the Juba State House (known as “J-1) by […]
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Jan 25th, 2019(SSNN) — Barely three days after South Sudan News Now released an investigation report on corruption in military, South Sudan president and Command in Chief, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, expressed his dissatisfaction over how army resources are managed, and warned that he may fire the top generals any time soon. Speaking at a medal ceremony of the members of […]
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Sunday January 21th, 2019(SSNN) — “Corruption in Bilpam: sources from CDF office and SSPDF air force unit has now confirmed that the 8,000,000$ that was approved by the president for the maintenance and services of transport and gunship helicopters and the hunkers has been embezzled by the CDF.” a confidential document extended to SSNN reads in parts. Speaking to South […]
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By Francesca Mold, Juba, South Sudan. Frday January 18, 2019. “Quiet.” The voice of the head of the UN Mine Action Service in South Sudan rings out across the open field. “Firing.” Silence. Then a loud thud is heard in the distance. “Good, I’m happy with that result.” For the crowd gathered to watch the defusing of a 50kg bomb […]
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By Emmanuel Kele, Juba, South Sudan. Friday January 18th, 2019(SSNN) — Ghanaian troops deployed in Aweil and serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have been awarded peacekeeping medals in recognition of their work in the war-torn country. A total of 150 worthy servants in the name of peace received the prestigious pieces of metal from Brigadier General Wang […]
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Friday January 18, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s Northern Liech State government condemns recent attacks at the cattle camps at Loat of Bul East County by armed criminals and calls on the Government of Tonj State to apprehend and punish the criminals According to the State Minister of Information, Hon. Lam Tungwar, the attacks were launched at 5:30am and dozens of […]
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By Filip Anderson, Juba, South Sudan. Thursday January 17, 2019(SSNN) — The sun has just dragged itself above the Juba horizon for another day of relentless roasting. Yet this is not your average, uneventful day. At least not for 466 students staying and studying at the protection site for the thousands of people who are still sheltered next to the base […]
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Opinion, Dear Honorable MPs Representative, By Morris Mabior Awikjokdit, Juba, South Sudan Thursday, January 17, 2019 (SSNN) —- I am very fortunate to have been able to have a secure roof over my head. Having that comfort is unfortunately a luxury that many in our community are not able to have due to these difficult economic circumstances. Recently, I have become […]
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By Michael Chol Tor, Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, 17 January 2019 (SSNN) — This topic is especially relevant to our modern climate not only the South Sudan nation but the overall world. We have become intoxicated by toxic tribalism and the group mob mentality. We have unconsciously been seduced or persuaded by the idea that one group is “wrong” and “evil” […]
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Opening Statement By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno Chairman of CTSAMVM At the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting, Juba, January 16th 2018 Excellencies, CTC members, Representatives from the Board members, Representatives from the Donor and International Community, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Wednesday January 16th, 2019(SSNN) — Good morning. I warmly welcome all of you to the 7th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee […]
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By Janet Adongo, Malakal, South Sudan. Tuesday January 15, 2019(SSNN) — A school bell rings out in Malakal. It is the first time since 2013 that this particular bell, which signals the start of the South Sudan school certificate exams, has been heard here. So momentous is this occasion that one student, Lilian Martin Nyilek, has made a gruelling three-day […]
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Opinion, By Mabil Manyok Nhial, Gweru, Zimbabwe, Sunday, January 13, 2019 (SSNN) — Doing many things at ago is doing nothing! Is it not true and correct that South Sudan is sadly addicted to perennial confusions?! Logic has it that it is wise to do one thing at a time in order that it bears fruits. As one of the participants […]
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Opinion, By Wol Deng Atak, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, January 11, 2019 (SSNN) —- Your Excellency, I hope this letter finds you well. While submitting this appeal to you, Mr. President, I am not in any way claiming superior abilities and wisdom than you might have acquired. But want to state that the entire country depends on you for a right decision […]
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Violent Kleptocracy Series: East & Central Africa
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Leer, South Sudan. Thursday Jan 10th, 2019(SSNN) — The CTSAMVM Monitors in Leer conducted a one-day workshop in Leer on 8th January 2019 In attendance were SPLA IO Battalion Commanders from Brigade 4, Religious Leaders, Youth, Women groups, Elders and members from the local community as well as Col James, the SPLA IO Spokesperson of Unity State Sector II. In his […]
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Thursday January 10, 2019(SSNN) — On 10th of January 2019, CTSAMVM Monitors in Wau State participated in a trust and confidence-building meeting held in Wau town, organized by the Wau State Authorities. According to CTSAMM, the administration of Wau State was joined by SSPDF and a many civilians turned out to welcome SPLM/A-IO delegetion led by Maj. Gen. Abdulla Ujang. “Residents […]
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