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US seeks fresh vote on South Sudan arms embargo

9 years ago

US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States’ Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said…

UN humanitarian Coordinator warns of deteriorating situation in South Sudan

9 years ago

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Stephen O’Brien. photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations says humanitarian situation in South Sudan is deteriorating, a statement obtained by the South Sudan…

United Nations clarifies weapons transfer claims

9 years ago

South Sudan, World

Stephane Dujarric. Photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations (UN) has clarified a recent leaked report that it has supplied South Sudanese rebels with…

US concerns about escalation of violence, calls for urgent action

9 years ago

South Sudan, World

US State Department Spokesman John Kirby. Photo: State Department/Getty Images Washington, DC/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States on Monday says it is troubled by the escalation of…

US President feels responsible for killings in South Sudan

9 years ago

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US President Obama. Photo: AP Washington, DC/Juba, December 17, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States President Barack Obama has admitted that he fells responsible for the murder and slaughter taking…

UN Security Council extends its mission in South Sudan

9 years ago

South Sudan, World

Photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 15, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Thursday extended its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan by one day, however, the council…

South Africa denies reports of Machar house arrest

9 years ago

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South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma. Photo: Stefanie Loos/Reuters Pretoria/Juba, December 14, 2016 (SSNA) — South African government has denied media reports of alleged house arrest of former South Sudanese vice…

UN warns of ‘all-out ethnic civil war’ in South Sudan, calls for action

9 years ago

South Sudan, World

A soldier of the SPLA. Photo: Getty Images/File Geneva/Juba, December 14, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has held a special session on South Sudan today…

UN chief appointed New Zealand’s Shearer to head UN mission in South Sudan

9 years ago

South Sudan, World

UN’s Chief Ki-moon. Photo: UN/Getty Images/File Juba, December 13, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has formally appointed David Shearer of New Zealand to head the UN…

Japanese troops assume new role in South Sudan

9 years ago

South Sudan, World

“This file photo, taken in October 2010, shows Japanese troops marching during an inspection parade held at the Ground Self-Defense Forces’ Asaka base in suburban Tokyo.” Photo: AFP-JIJI Juba, December…

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