At least 816 African migrants held in 2 months, says Sudan
At least 816 African migrants held in 2 months, says Sudan 2016-08-31 09:30(iStock)Link to web article here.Khartoum - At least 800 African migrants and a group of smugglers were arrested near Sudan's...
View ArticleUncertain future awaits troubled S. Sudan and sacked VP Machar
Uncertain future awaits troubled S. Sudan and sacked VP MacharTuesday August 30 2016Former South Sudan First vice president Riek Machar at a past event. AFPH PHOTO War-torn South Sudan’s slide into...
View ArticleAn appeal to Pope Francis in Sudanese pastors’ [alleged] espionage case
An appeal to Pope Francis in Sudanese pastors’ [alleged] espionage case By: Fredrick Nzwili, RNS August 31, 2016Updated: August 31, 2016 at 4:45 pmLink to web article here.Sudanese Christians outside...
View ArticleThe UN Goes to South Sudan. Here’s What to Expect.
September 1, 2016 The UN Goes to South Sudan. Here’s What to Expect. Divided Security Council diplomats will likely deliver mixed messages on a rare visit to Juba, said Atlantic Council’s J. Peter...
View ArticleUN warns S. Sudan against rejecting extra troops
UN warns S. Sudan against rejecting extra troopsLink to web article here. September 3, 2016 (JUBA) - Members of United Nations Security Council have warned South Sudan against rejecting the 4,000...
View ArticleSouth Sudan accepts 4,000 more UN peacekeepers
South Sudan accepts 4,000 more UN peacekeepersUN Security Council secures consent from South Sudan's government for deployment of additional forces.Link to web article and video(s) here.South Sudan has...
View ArticleSouth Sudan agrees to more UN troops in bid to avoid arms embargo
South Sudan agrees to more UN troops in bid to avoid arms embargoEast African regional bloc IGAD pushed for a regional protection force and has pledged to provide the troops.Sudan Peoples Liberation...
View ArticleEast Africa: S. Sudan Submits Documents Today to Officially Join EAC
5 September 2016 Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam) East Africa: S. Sudan Submits Documents Today to Officially Join EACA scene from a political rally addressed by President Salva Kiir of South Sudan...
View ArticleNew force to provide protection, UN assures South Sudan
New force to provide protection, UN assures South SudanUS Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power speaks during a UN Security Council in Juba on September 2, 2016, to push for regional force....
View ArticleIn South Sudan, dreams of freedom end in rape and murder
In South Sudan, dreams of freedom end in rape and murderBy AFP Link to web article here. Like 25,000 other South Sudanese people in and around the northwestern town of Wau, Atanasyo took refuge in a UN...
View ArticleThousands protest against militia attack in South Kordofan
Thousands protest against militia attack in South KordofanSeptember 4 - 2016EL ABBASIYALink to web article here. Banner saying 'No to ethnic killing' in a protest against a militia attack on villages...
View ArticleSouth Sudan sets new conditions after accepting deployment of protection force
South Sudan sets new conditions after accepting deployment of protection forceLink to web article here.September 6, 2016 (JUBA) - South Sudanese government under the leadership of President Salva Kiir...
View ArticleThis town in South Sudan has no name. It was never supposed to exist. Now...
This town in South Sudan has no name. It was never supposed to exist. Now 21,000 people live there John Gai, 58, at his shop in a displaced persons camp in South Sudan, where he sells braided dried...
View ArticleUN delegation wraps up visit to South Sudan
UN delegation wraps up visit to South SudanTuesday 6 September 2016 14:04ANAIt also came before the UN Secretary-General has to provide his first report on the progress achieved in implementing the new...
View ArticleSouth Sudan's inflation rate skyrockets to more than 600 percent
South Sudan's inflation rate skyrockets to more than 600 percentLinnete Bahati with REUTERS 2 hours ago Link to web article here. South Sudan South Sudan’s National Bureau of Statistics has said the...
View ArticleAl-Bashir announces release of child soldiers, vows to consider release of POWs
Al-Bashir announces release of child soldiers, vows to consider release of POWsLink to web article here. September 7, 2016 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese President Omer al-Bashir on Wednesday announced the...
View ArticleSPLM-IO says Machar would not be soon in Juba, blames IGAD Plus
SPLM-IO says Machar would not be soon in Juba, blames IGAD Plus September 6, 2016 (JUBA) – The main armed opposition faction led by the former First Vice President, Riek Machar, said their leader will...
View ArticleInsider: Did South Sudan snub the UNSC delegation?
Insider: Did South Sudan snub the UNSC delegation?Radio TamazujLink to web article here. A delegation of United Nations Security Council diplomats visited South Sudan from Friday to Sunday meeting with...
View ArticleUSA and the coronation of Taban Deng
USA and the coronation of Taban DengRadio TamazujLink to web article here.President Salva Kiir (center), First Vice President Taban Deng (left), US Ambassador Samantha Power (right), Senegal Ambassador...
View ArticleWhat did the UN Security Council achieve in South Sudan?
What did the UN Security Council achieve in South Sudan?JUBA (7 Sep.) Link to web article here. When US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power landed in South Sudan with other members of the...
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