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UK troops to protect humanitarian aid in South Sudan

8 years ago

British’s 16 air assault brigade in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images Juba, February 6, 2017 (SSNA) — Britain’s Secretary of State for the Department for International Development, Priti Patel, suggested the…

Massive civilian displacement in Central Equatoria

8 years ago

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Photo: File Juba/New York, February 3, 2017 (SSNA) — Thousands of civilians have been displaced in and around Kajo-Keji of Central Equatoria, the United Nations has said. Stephane Dujarric, the…

UNMISS reiterates commitment to support South Sudan’s peace process

8 years ago

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South Sudanese IDPs in Wau. Photo: UNMISS Juba/New York, February 2, 2017 (SSNA) — The new head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), David Shearer, today reiterated that the Mission…

UN chief calls for a peaceful solution in South Sudan

8 years ago

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“UN Secretary-General António Guterres (3rd right, front row) poses for a group photo with African Union leaders at the opening of their Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.” Photo: Antonio Fiorente/UN…

UN says South Sudan peace can only be achieved within the framework of the 2015 Agreement

8 years ago

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AU in a past session. Photo: Pan-African Parliament/File Addis Ababa, January 29, 2017 (SSNA) — The African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the United Nations (UN)…

Kiir, UNMISS Chief meet in Juba; discuss peace efforts

8 years ago

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UNMISS Head David Shearer. Photo: UN/File Juba/New York, January 26, 2017 (SSNA) — The newly appointed head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and Special Representative of the…

Kenya accused of kidnapping South Sudanese rebel officials

8 years ago

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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (right), South Sudan’s Kiir (left). Photo: CapitalFM (Kenya) Nairobi/Juba, January 24, 2017 (SSNA) — Kenya has been accused of kidnapping two South Sudanese opposition figures for…

UN says it receives reports of fresh fighting in Central Equatoria, calls for cessation of hostilities

8 years ago

South Sudan, World

Stephane Dujarric. Photo: UN Audiovisual Library New York/Juba, January 24, 2017 (SSNA) — The United Nations (UN) says it has received credible reports of renewed fighting between South Sudan national…

UN calls for “swift deployment” of regional protection force to South Sudan

8 years ago

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UNSC in a past session… Photo: AP New York/Juba, January 23, 2017 (SSNA) — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday called for an immediate deployment of the regional…

Troika blasts South Sudan over “reckless” regime change statements, demands retraction

8 years ago

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Troika Representatives… Photo: The Oslo Times Juba/Khartoum, January 18, 2017 (SSNA) — The Troika counties, Norway, United Kingdom, and the United States have criticized South Sudanese government over what they…

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