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US wants South Sudan to execute reforms before lifting sanctions

July 18, 2020News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Juba, July 18, 2020 (SSNA) — The United States is willing to lift sanctions imposed on South Sudan if the young nation successfully implements lasting peace and reforms, U.S Ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek told the BBC on Friday. Ambassador Hushek explained during the interview that his country laid out a specific language in…

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Kiir appoints Jonglei State Governor

July 15, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, July 15, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudan President Salva Kiir has today issued a republican decree, appointing Denay Jock Chagor as governor of Jonglei State. The announcement comes as Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar involve in an intense debate over who should be the governor of Upper Nile State. The decision…

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South Sudan leaders must resolve outstanding issues within 30 days, IGAD says

July 15, 2020News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Djibouti, July 15, 2020 (SSNA) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has given parties to South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement 30 days to resolve all outstanding issues, warning that the regional bloc will intervene beginning on or after August 13, In its 36th extraordinary assembly of IGAD heads of state and government held through…

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Gunmen Kill Prosecutor in Upper Nile State

July 14, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Malakal, July 14, 2020 (SSNA) — A public prosecutor has been assassinated in Upper Nile State’s capital, Malakal, the South Sudan News Agency (SSNA) has learned. Thomas Aban Akol Ajawin, who is a brother of Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, was killed last night while having dinner with family members and friends. Thomas Aban, who worked…

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SPLM-IO’s Mabior rubbishes defection rumors

July 13, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, July 13, 2020 (SSNA) — A senior official of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) Mabior Garang de Mabior has staunchly denied social media reports that he has abandoned the SPLM-IO. The move comes barely a day after a fake press resignation statement attributed to him was widely shared on social media. The…

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Kiir, Machar clash over Upper Nile State governorship

July 4, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, July 4, 2020 (SSNA) — President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have clashed on Friday in a meeting held in J1, the South Sudan News Agency (SSNA) has learned. The meeting, according to a high-ranking official with the ministry of foreign affairs, the two leaders met on Friday for almost…

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UN condemns killing of its aid worker in Cueibet County

July 1, 2020News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Juba, July 1, 2020 (SSNA) SSNA) — The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in South Sudan Alain Noudéhou has condemned the brutal killing of a UN local staff in  Cueibet. The UN harshly criticized the killing and calls on South Sudan’s government to conduct an investigation and find those who carried out the killing. These violent…

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South Sudan’s Kiir appoints 8 governors, Upper Nile and Jonglei states are left out

June 29, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, June 29, 2020 (SSNA) — President Salva Kiir has appointed at least eighty percent of governors days after he struck a deal with his main political opponent Dr. Riek Machar who leads the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A-IO). The move is widely welcome in the country. However, questions emerged immediately after SPLM-IO supporters learned…

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Fear grows as Coronavirus cases rise in Juba

May 24, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, May 24, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudanese in the capital, Juba, are panicking after at least ten senior government officials were tested positive and the number of cases has dramatically increased from nearly 300 to 655 in less than a week. There have been many recent deaths including high-profile ones in the capital. However,…

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South Sudan Football Association cancels premier league

May 20, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, May 20, 2020 (SSNA) — The national league that was planned for the year 2020 has been canceled over fears of Coronavirus, the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) says. The move comes as the number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased from 45 to more than 230 people with at least four confirmed deaths….

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Indian peacekeepers launched veterinary center in Upper Nile State

May 20, 2020News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Malakal, May 20, 2020 (SSNA) — Indian peacekeepers based in Malakal town of Upper Nile State have launched a veterinary camp to vaccinate cattle in a move to keep them healthy. The group also said the free cattle vaccination camp will also serve as a center to spread awareness about the danger of the COVID-19…

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South Sudan’s vice president tested positive for COVID-19

May 19, 2020Breaking News, Health, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, May 19, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudanese First Vice President and leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) Dr. Riek Machar has contracted Coronavirus, his office said. The announcement came as a new high-level COVID-19 taskforce was taking over. South Sudan said it has confirmed at least 236 positive cases and four…

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Eastern Jikany Community criticizes Murle attacks in Lou Nuer areas

May 19, 2020News, Press Releases, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Eastern Jikany Peace Initiative Conference Office of the Executive Council Joint press release Date: 19th of May 2020 Subject: Message of Condolences to Lou Nuer Community May 19, 2020 (SSNA) — The Eastern Jikany Peace Initiative Conference (EPIC) is surprised and saddened by the recent coordinated attack by a well-armed group which identified themselves as…

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South Sudanese letter to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta

May 15, 2020News, Opinion, Press Releases, South Sudansouthsudannews

H.E. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta President, Republic of Kenya Kenya May 15, 2020 Sub: Letter of Appeal Your Excellency, May 15, 2020 (SSNA) — This letter of appeal is in response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya’s letter dated 6 May 2020 recalling H.E. Amb. Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Augustino Njoroge and…

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South Sudan’s first vice president appoints press secretary

May 4, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, May 4, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudanese First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar on Monday appointed James Gatdet Dak as his press secretary. The move comes more than two months after the formation of the transitional government of national unity. James Gatdet was the official press secretary for Machar before the civil war broke…

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Tension rises as NAS prepares to escalate military operation in Equatoria region

May 2, 2020Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, May 2, 2020 (SSNA) — The National Salvation Front (NAS) prepares to conduct series of attacks against the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and that it threatens the peace, according to a defense ministry internal memo. The memo, which was sent to the South Sudan News…

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