Give Dr. Riek Machar a chance to fix South Sudan
Sirir Gabriel Yiei Rut By Sirir Gabriel Yiei Rut November 1, 2016 (SSNA) — My question is why do I have to travel to another country to experience excellence? Why…
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South Sudanese Communities expect Dr. Riek Machar to Deliver: Can he really meet people’s expectations?
Photo: Reuters By J. Nguen June 13, 2016 (SSNA) — Since Dr. Riek Machar returned to Juba, South Sudan early this year after signing a peace accord with rival Pres.…
Read More New ideas, human rights historical background
Ambassador Dhano Obongo By Ambassador Dhano Obongo June 8, 2016 (SSNA) — Human rights defined as fundamental privileges that persons enjoy and have aim of life. They are God given…
Read More Citizen’s Power, National Security and the Intimidation of Civilians
Kuir Garang. Photo: File By Kuir Garang June 5, 2016 (SSNA) — Citizens in any nation should, in principle, be the true owners of power. Undoubtedly, they are the ones…
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Guns and the Stability of South Sudan, the Broken Society anxiously waiting for implementation of peace
Soldiers of the SPLA. Photo: Reuters By James Tot Mathiang May 24, 2016 (SSNA) — How much stability the South Sudanese and the International Community are expected with this ineffectual…
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New ideas, developing leaders
“A group of young [South Sudanese] taking part in the UNFPA Youth and Adolescents Programme at the Juba III civilian protection camp.” Photo: Kenneth OdiwuorBy Ambassdor Dhano Obongo May 21,…
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Harvesting the sun
“The world’s largest solar power plant in Morocco will eventually provide 1.1 million people with electricity.” Photo credit: World Bank/ Dana Smillie Scaling up solar power to meet Africa’s energy…
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Confronting the policy of land grab in South Sudan
By Elhag Paul April 7, 2016 (SSNA) –– The reaction of General Thomas Cirilo Swaka, a highly renowned liberation war hero against the Jieng land grabbers who descended to his…
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By Kuir Garang June 5, 2016 (SSNA) — Citizens in any nation should, in principle, be the true owners of power. Undoubtedly, they are the ones to reward or punish…
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Letter to President Kiir on South Sudan joining East African Community
To: President of South Sudan, General Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chairman of SPLM and Commander in Chief of SPLA Cc: Chairman of SPLM-In Opposition, Dr. Riek Machar Teny Cc: Comrade Pagan Amum, Leader…
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