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UN Security Council extends its mission in South Sudan

8 years ago

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

8 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

8 years ago

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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

8 years ago

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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

8 years ago

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“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…

EU threatens to slap new sanctions on South Sudan

8 years ago

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European Parliament. Photo: Getty Images/File Brussels/Juba, December 12, 2016 (SSNA) — The European Union has issued fresh warning, saying it is ready to impose punitive measures against anyone standing in…

MSF opens a new health center in Yei

8 years ago

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Locals at the new health center. Photo: MSF Yei/Juba, December 12, 2016 (SSNA) — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has opened a new health clinic in Yei town to improve access…

UN to hold “special session” on South Sudan

8 years ago

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Flags at the UNHRC building in Geneva. Photo: File Juba/Geneva, December 9, 2016 (SSNA) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold a special meeting next Wednesday to…

US Congress Passes “Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act”

8 years ago

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United States Congress. Photo: The Washington Post “A Groundbreaking Achievement”: Congress Passes “Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act” Enough Project applauds historic, bipartisan effort to combat corruption, protect journalists, whistleblowers, and human…

New Zealand to head UN mission in South Sudan

8 years ago

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UN Security Council in a past session. Photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 7, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has picked member of New Zealand parliament…

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