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S.Sudan: AU Supports Transitional Justice for Sustainable Peace
Gabriel Isaac Awow, undersecretary for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, said they have already established the Commission on Truth, Healing and Reconciliation and the Compensation and Reparation Authority as stipulated in Chapter 5 of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.
June 7, 2024
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South Sudan: First Batch of Malaria Vaccines Received
Obia Achieng, deputy representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in South Sudan, said the country faces one of the highest malaria burdens in the region, with an estimated 7,630 cases and 18 deaths daily.
June 3, 2024
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South Sudan: Convention for Youth Leadership
The Youth and Sports ministry in South Sudan organized a three-day national youth convention, running from May 22- 24. The event gathered delegates from all the states, administrative areas, plus representatives of youth coming from the diaspora and people with disabilities to deliberate on important issues. Related: Angola: Parliament Begins Debate on Local Self-Government The […]
May 23, 2024
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S.Sudan: Government & Opposition Sign Pact for Lasting Peace
On Thursday, South Sudan’s Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country. Related: South Sudan: Kenya for Sustainable Peace as Talks Begin By signing the declaration of commitment to the Tumaini initiative, meaning “hope” in Swahili, the two parties pledged to […]
May 17, 2024
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South Sudan: Kenya for Sustainable Peace as Talks Begin
On Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto launched mediation talks between parties in South Sudan’s peace process, calling for their strong commitment to achieving sustainable peace. Related: Sudan: Leader Says No Talks or Ceasefire Until Paramilitary Forces Defeated The peace talks, dubbed the Tumaini Initiative, were led by former Kenya Army Commander Lazurus Sumbeiywo, who also […]
May 10, 2024
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S.Sudan: Outbreaks of Intercommunal Violence, UN Peacekeepers
On Tuesday, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said that it deployed additional peacekeepers and launched urgent patrols, following fresh outbreaks of intercommunal violence in Western Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria states. RELATED: Sudan: UN for Int’l Participation in Fighting Sexual Violence This came after armed Murle youth from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area […]
April 30, 2024
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South Sudan: Outbreak of Conjunctivitis Declared
On Monday, South Sudanese health officials declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, along the border between Uganda. RELATED: Sudan: Statistics Show Deterioration in Children’s Education Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng said the outbreak was first detected among travelers from neighboring Uganda where similar cases had been reported, and the ministry […]
April 22, 2024
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South Sudan President Pushes for Elections Be Held on Schedule
South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday warned lawmakers against an extension of the period of transition urging Parliament to pass the necessary laws to pave the way for elections. RELATED: Opposition forces “Tgadum” discussed Sudan’s crisis On the occassion, Parliament Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba said lawmakers would redouble their efforts to ensure that all […]
April 5, 2024
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South Sudan: Schools Close as Heatwave Intensifies
On Saturday, South Sudan announced an indefinite closure of all schools as a result of heatwaves over the past few days with very high temperatures both during the day and night. RELATED: Sudanese Army Says Will Be a Transition Period After War End Yolanda Awel Deng, minister for Health, said most parts of South Sudan […]
March 18, 2024
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South Sudan to Vaccinate 3.1 Mln Children in Polio Campaign
On Tuesday, South Sudan and United Nations agencies launched a nationwide polio campaign, aiming to vaccinate 3.1 million children. RELATED: Sudan’s Darfur: Cross-Border Aid Delivered From Chad, UN According to the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), three variant poliovirus cases have been confirmed in three […]