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The origins of hate

March 4, 2023Articles, Columnists, OpinionNo Commentssouthsudannews

By James Tot Mathiang How do people learn to hate and how does hate overtakes the human conscience? “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to…

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Refocusing on nation-building beyond tribal mindsets and ethnic lines

January 20, 2023Articles, Columnists, OpinionNo Commentssouthsudannews

By James Tot Mathiang The obstacles to progress and development in South Sudan  January 20, 2023 (SSNA) — Why does South Sudan remain poor despite its untapped natural resources? South Sudan has a long history of civil wars and instability, which has hindered the country from taking advantage of its natural resources. In addition, corruption has…

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Annexation of Nuer’s Land in Unity State

December 25, 2022Articles, Columnists, Opinion, South SudanNo Commentssouthsudannews

By James Nguen December 25, 2022 (SSNA) — The Nuer are known for their expedition and expansion niche. Books were written about this historical and profound adventure. One of the books is “The Nuer Conquest”. The Nuer conquest and expansion occurred in the 18th century. During the conquest, the Nuer expanded in two directions: northward…

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International community should put more emphasis on ending South Sudan crisis

July 24, 2017Articles, Columnists, OpinionNo Commentssouthsudannews

By Peter Gai Manyuon July 24, 2017 (SSNA) — Admittedly since civil war broke out in December 2013 up to early 2017, the number of displaced persons is increasing on monthly basis. Three years on from the outbreak of conflict, nearly Seven point five (7.5) million people are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection…

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Our Current Revolutionary Situation

March 14, 2017Articles, Columnists, OpinionNo Commentssouthsudannews

By Riang Y. Z. Nyak March 14, 2017 (SSNA) — Recent developments in South Sudan are truly indicative of a situation that has become obvious to many in the course of the last three years of the war. Since the four-day battles in Juba in July 2016, a number of people have come up with…

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Give Dr. Riek Machar a chance to fix South Sudan

November 1, 2016Columnists, Opinion1 commentsouthsudannews

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 can’t I experience it in my own country? The world is moving forward but South Sudan finds herself marooned in the misery of failure. A certain ‘Cow boy’ who…

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South Sudanese Communities expect Dr. Riek Machar to Deliver: Can he really meet people’s expectations?

June 13, 2016Articles, Columnists, OpinionNo CommentsDuop
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. Salva Kiir in August 2015, various South Sudanese communities have been visiting Machar at his makeshift residence outside Juba centre. One can tells that people...
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New ideas, human rights historical background

June 8, 2016Articles, Columnists, Opinion2 commentsDuop
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 and not made nor can be nullified by any regime. Human rights are reinforced by many universal agreements and accords including the United Nations Universal...
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Citizen’s Power, National Security and the Intimidation of Civilians

June 5, 2016Articles, Columnists, Opinion1 commentDuop
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 to reward or punish subversive behaviors or deeds contrary to the health and well-being of state’s socio-political, socio-economic, socio-cultural and socio-intellectual development.  In Africa, however,...
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Guns and the Stability of South Sudan, the Broken Society anxiously waiting for implementation of peace

May 24, 2016Articles, Columnists, Opinion5 commentsDuop
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 peace agreement? The gun violence in South Sudan has lately been in the International community ‘spotlight on the subject of humanitarian concerns. The death of...
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