Sudan Christians Mourn Murdered Believers; Church Destroyed
Sudan Christians Mourn Murdered Believers; Church Destroyed Monday, July 7, 2014 (7:10 pm)Link to web article here.Mariam Yehya Ibrahim, a Christian mother of two, refused to renounce her faith and was...
View ArticleS. Sudan army general explains why he rejected rebellion
S. Sudan army general explains why he rejected rebellionLink to web article here. July 8, 2014 (JUBA) – A senior South Sudanese army (SPLA) officer has broken his silence, explaining why he has been...
View ArticleRenowned historian offers insight on demands for federalism in S. Sudan
Renowned historian offers insight on demands for federalism in S. SudanLink to web article here. July 9, 2014 (JUBA) – Douglas Johnson, a veteran historian and author who has worked in Sudan for nearly...
View ArticleSouth Sudan president sets conditions for Ugandan military withdrawal
South Sudan president sets conditions for Ugandan military withdrawalLink to web article here. July 9, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudanese president Salva Kiir has set the conditions for the withdrawal of...
View ArticleS. Sudan’s Kiir extends amnesty to former political detainees
S. Sudan’s Kiir extends amnesty to former political detaineesLink to web article here. July 9, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudanese president Salva Kiir said the former political detainees were free to return...
View ArticleMachar says “Salva Kiir’s war” spoilt Independence Day joy
Machar says “Salva Kiir’s war” spoilt Independence Day joyLink to web article here. July 9, 2014 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan’s former vice-president, Riek Machar, who leads a resistance movement...
View ArticleFactbox: Factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement
Factbox: Factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation MovementADDIS ABABA (21 Jun.) Link to web article here. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has been at the forefront of Southern Sudanese...
View ArticleSPLM-Leaders decline to attend SPLM-Juba event
SPLM-Leaders decline to attend SPLM-Juba event JUBA (10 Jul.) Link to web article here. The SPLM-Leaders faction of South Sudan’s now divided ruling party declined to act on an invitation to join the...
View ArticleMuseveni urges Kiir and Machar to respect Addis deal
Museveni urges Kiir and Machar to respect Addis deal JUBA (9 Jul.) Link to web article here. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who is fighting alongside with the government of President Salva Kiir has...
View ArticleEU sanctions two South Sudanese military generals from rival factions
EU sanctions two South Sudanese military generals from rival factionsLink to web article here. July 10, 2014 (BRUSSELS) – The Council of the European Union announced on Thursday it would impose...
View ArticleGlobal Witness rings alarm bell over South Sudan’s finances
Global Witness rings alarm bell over South Sudan’s financesLink to web article here. July 10, 2014 (KHARTOUM) – The UK-based Global Witness warned that South Sudan is in the process of racking up more...
View ArticleHeavy rain causes flooding in parts of Juba
Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of Juba JUBA (10 Jul.) Link to web article here. Heavy rainfall within Juba on Thursday evening resulted in flooding of many houses in parts of the city. Citizens of...
View ArticleHeavy rains hit Abyei
Heavy rains hit Abyei ABYEI (10 Jul.) Link to web article here. Heavy rain and wind collapsed several houses in the disputed area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan.The Rumamer County commissioner...
View ArticleEU announces sanctions on ceasefire violators
EU announces sanctions on ceasefire violators JUBA/BRUSSELS (10 Jul.) Link to web article here. The European Union announced Thursday that it will levy sanctions against two military leaders who have...
View ArticleSudan to review anti-terror pact with US: state media
Sudan to review anti-terror pact with US: state mediaLink to web article here. July 11, 2014 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government is in the process of reviewing the anti-terrorism accord it has with...
View ArticleSudan’s SPLM-N and ex-Janjaweed leader sign memo of understanding
Sudan’s SPLM-N and ex-Janjaweed leader sign memo of understandingLink to web article here. July 11 2014 (KHARTOUM) – The rebel Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) signed a Memorandum of...
View ArticleRebels open to all options for democratic change in S Sudan: commander
Rebels open to all options for democratic change in S Sudan: commanderLink to web article here. July 11, 2014 (JUBA) – A South Sudanese general who defected to the rebel faction led by former...
View ArticleEU to seize funds of SPLA Gen. Santino Deng
EU to seize funds of SPLA Gen. Santino Deng BRUSSELS (11 Jul.) Link to web article here. The European Union announced today that it would seize funds and assets belonging to SPLA 3rd Infantry Division...
View ArticleLandless returnees in South Sudan benefit from UN-Habitat housing project
Landless returnees in South Sudan benefit from UN-Habitat housing projectLink to web article here.Juba 10 July 2014—Mr. Andrew Loggali is a very grateful man. After several years renting a house, he...
View ArticleFresh Fighting Rocks South Sudan Oil States
July 11, 2014 Fresh Fighting Rocks South Sudan Oil States by Philip Aleu Link to web article here. Rebel fighters hold up their rifles as they walk in front of a bushfire in a rebel controlled...
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