Bor, April 17, 2014 (SSNA) — Armed Youth alleged to come from Bor community had on Thursday stormed UNMISS compound in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, killing women and children from the Nuer ethnic group. At least 43 civilians have been killed when the United Nations Peacekeepers failed to block the heavily armed angry…
Washington, DC, April 3, 2014 (SSNA) — The president of the United States Barack Obama on Thursday signed an executive order, clearingthe way for the U.S. to impose sanctions against anyone the Obama’s administration sees as a threat to peace in the war-wracked South Sudan. The order also threaten to punish people who target the United…
Addis Ababa, April 1, 2014 (SSNA) — South Sudanese rebels have denied the death of their leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurghon, and described the report as fake and unfounded. The deputy spokeperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM/A-O), Mabior Garang de Mabior, has issued a statement, condemning Sudan Tribune for what he calls…
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Malakal, February 18, 2014 (SSNA) — Rebel forces loyal to the South Sudanese Former Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have recaptured Malakal in the early hours of Tuesday. The rebels seized the capital of the oil-rich Upper Nile State early Tuesday after days of fierce fighting. The government of South Sudan depends heavily on oil…
Addis Ababa, February 10, 2014 (SSNA) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has on Monday said that foreign troops participating in South Sudan’s conflict must withdraw from South Sudan. Desalegn’s comment is the first direct hit from a regional player against Uganda’s military intervention and comes in time when South Sudanese opposing factions trade accusations…
Addis Ababa, January 31, 2014 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan said it will release the remaining four detainees.The latest move by Juba to free the last detainees is likely to boost the peace talks expected to begin next week in Ethiopia. The development comes just days after South Sudan announced it will prosecute…
Addis Ababa, January 23, 2014 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan and rebels have on Thursday signed “cessation of hostilities” accord in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The deal requires the two warring factions to stop the ongoing fighting. The agreement is expected to take effect in 24 hours. The deal also calls for withdrawal of…
Malakal, January 14, 2014 (SSNA) — Rebel forces loyal to the South Sudanese Former vice President Dr. Riek Machar, have recaptured Makalal from the government troops. The rebels seized the capital of the oil-rich Upper Nile State late Tuesday, the South Sudan News Agency has learned. The SPLA defected forces attacked Malakal in the early…
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Malakal, January 12, 2014 (SSNA) — Fighting broke out on Saturday in one of SPLA’s barracks located around the Upper Nile State capital, Malakal. The skirmish took place in Doleib, one of the SPLA’s garrisons located south of Malakal. Sources close to the SPLA told the South Sudan News Agency that the fighting began when…
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Juba, January 4, 2014 (SSNA) — Heavy fighting erupted in Juba…the clash appears to have occurred in Gida, the General Headquarters of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). Rapid bursts of gunfire were also heard around areas where most government buildings and presidential palace are located. The cause of the fighting is yet to be…