South Sudan opposition leader slams passing of security bill
South Sudan opposition leader slams passing of security billLink to web article here. October 9, 2014 (JUBA) – The leader of the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement for Democratic Change...
View ArticleUS official says power sharing alone not enough to achieve healing in S. Sudan
US official says power sharing alone not enough to achieve healing in S. SudanLink to web article here. October 9, 2014 (JUBA) – A top US diplomat said on Thursday that South Sudanese people need...
View ArticleS. Sudanese security arrest Freevoice staff in Juba (a South African national)
S. Sudanese security arrest Freevoice staff in Juba (a South African national) JUBA (12 Oct.) Link to web article here. South Sudanese security agents have arrested a South African national working for...
View ArticleAteny contradicts Kiir on date of media bills
Ateny contradicts Kiir on date of media bills JUBA (13 Oct.) Link to web article here. President Salva Kiir and his own spokesman have made contradictory statements on the date of signature of South...
View ArticleS Sudan ex-justice minister warns of 'disregard of the constitution'
S Sudan ex-justice minister warns of 'disregard of the constitution' ARUSHA (13 Oct.) Link to web article here. The former justice minister of South Sudan has denied authoring an article criticizing...
View ArticleS. Sudan’s passed security bill continues generating debate
S. Sudan’s passed security bill continues generating debateLink to web article here. October 10, 2014 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s security bill, passed on Wednesday amidst protest from some MPs, continues...
View ArticleHuman rights organisations urge South Sudanese president to reject "abusive"...
Human rights organisations urge South Sudanese president to reject "abusive" security billLink to web article here. October 14, 2014 (NAIROBI) – South Sudan president, Salva Kiir should veto an...
View ArticleSouth Sudan and Uganda sign military cooperation deal
South Sudan and Uganda sign military cooperation dealLink to web article here. October 14, 2014 (JUBA) – The South Sudanese government has signed a long-term agreement on military cooperation with...
View ArticleFree Voice staff released by South Sudan National Security (A South African...
Free Voice staff released by South Sudan National SecurityDeWet Spies (man in the middle) back in South Africa.JUBA (17 Oct.) Link to web article here. The organization Free Voice South Sudan has...
View ArticleUS calls on South Sudan’s rival leaders to prioritise peace
US calls on South Sudan’s rival leaders to prioritise peaceLink to web article here. October 15, 2014 (BOR) – The United States has called on South Sudan’s warring parties to take swift measures to...
View ArticleS. Sudan’s president mourns childhood friend
S. Sudan’s president mourns childhood friendLink to web article here. October 15, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir, has joined lawmakers in mourning the passing of MP Bellario Ahoy...
View ArticleFreedom in the World: Sudan
Freedom in the World SudanSudanFreedom in the World 2014Link to web article here. Overview: The government of President Omar al-Bashir faced the most sustained challenge to its 24-year-long rule in...
View ArticleMachar discusses peace process with Kenyan president
Machar discusses peace process with Kenyan presidentLink to web article here. October 18, 2014 (NAIROBI) – The leader of the opposition faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO), Riek...
View ArticleBashir, al-Sisi agree to upgrade bilateral cooperation committee
Bashir, al-Sisi agree to upgrade bilateral cooperation committeeLink to web article here. October 18, 2014 (CAIRO) – Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir has agreed with his Egyptian counterpart,...
View ArticleSudan’s opposition leaders agree to unify efforts for peace and democracy
Sudan’s opposition leaders agree to unify efforts for peace and democracyLink to web article here. October 18, 2014 (CAIRO) – The leaders of the National Uma Party (NUP) and the umbrella National...
View ArticleSudan: Govt to Build Roads Linking Abyei to Major Cities
17 October 2014Sudan: Govt to Build Roads Linking Abyei to Major CitiesLink to web article here.Khartoum — The Sudanese government agreed to build a network of paved roads to link the disputed area of...
View ArticleKiir and Machar to meet in Tanzania
Kiir and Machar to meet in Tanzania JUBA AND ARUSHA (20 Oct.) Link to web article here. SPLM-Juba chairman Salva Kiir left Juba for the Tanzanian city Arusha to meet his rival Riek Machar after a...
View ArticleNational Liberation Council member urges SPLM apology
National Liberation Council member urges SPLM apology ARUSHA, TANZANIA (20 Oct.) Link to web article here. A member of the SPLM National Liberation Council called upon leaders of South Sudan's ruling...
View ArticleAbyei excluded from Sudanese elections
Abyei excluded from Sudanese elections FULA (20 Oct.) Link to web article here. The head of the West Kordofan high committee for elections said the Abyei Administration is not included in national and...
View ArticleAir raids on Zaghawa tribal area in North Darfur
Air raids on Zaghawa tribal area in North Darfur UM BARU 19 OctLink to web article here. A man was killed during heavy aerial bombardments by the Sudanese Air Force on the areas of Orschi and Ebeiha,...
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