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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…

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...

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...

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,...

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...

“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, 2016 (SSNA) -- Leadership is a noticeable exercise of practices and not something incomprehensible that cannot be understood by normal people. With feedback and usage,...