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Why the UN Security Council Should Not Lift the South Sudan Arms Embargo

January 21, 2023Analyses, Articles, Opinion, South Sudan6 commentssouthsudannews

By Duop Chak Wuol January 21, 2023 (SSNA) — Grave concern has been prompted by the recent statements of South Sudanese government officials, especially the statement made by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng regarding the lifting of United Nations Security Council sanctions on South Sudan. The arms embargo and…

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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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National Security arrests journalists over footage of President Kiir urinating on himself

January 8, 2023Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top StoriesNo Commentssouthsudannews

Nairobi, January 8, 2023 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s National Security has detained six journalists who work for the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation Television (SSBCTV) over a viral video showing President Salva Kiir peeing on himself, Patrick Oyet, the Head of South Sudan Union of Journalists told the Reuters news agency. The arrest comes weeks…

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UN envoy urges Security Council to support peace in South Sudan

December 13, 2022Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top StoriesNo Commentssouthsudannews

Juba, December 13, 2022 (SSNA) — The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicholas Haysom has briefed the UN Security Council about the execution of the peace agreement and called on the members of the Council to support the implementation roadmap to transition. Haysom told the Council that its support is…

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South Sudan declares measles outbreak as cases rise

December 12, 2022Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top StoriesNo Commentssouthsudannews

Juba, December 12, 2022 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan declared a widespread measles outbreak in the country, saying cases are on the rise and that appropriate health measures are needed. “Based on the number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases across the country, the national ministry of health hereby declares a measles outbreak in South…

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South Sudanese praise Chinese language program

December 10, 2022Education, News, South SudanNo Commentssouthsudannews

Juba, December 10, 2022 (SSNA) — South Sudanese who have enrolled in the Chinese language learning and cultural exchange program in Juba said their decision to enroll in the program turn out to be one of the best decisions in their lives. The locals explain their experiences to the China state-run Xinhua news Agency. “Chinese…

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RJMEC Chair briefs UN on peace implementation

December 7, 2022News, South Sudan, WorldNo Commentssouthsudannews

Juba, December 7, 2022 (SSNA) — The Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) Major General Charles Tai Gituai today briefed visiting United Nations delegation on the status of the revitalized peace agreement. Gen. Gituai told the delegation that some progress has been made and that more works need to be done…

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The tyranny of greed in South Sudan

July 27, 2018Analyses, Articles, Opinion, South SudanNo Commentssouthsudannews

By Duop Chak Wuol July 27, 2018 (SSNA) — Tyranny comes in many shapes and forms. It is social, regional, economic, political, and foreign. In South Sudan, Salva Kiir’s atrocious regime is being kept in power by Uganda, Egypt, Kenya, Eritrea, and Morocco, as well as arms dealers in Ukraine and Bulgaria, among others, regardless…

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  • Kiir, Machar in talks to close gaps before Pope’s arrival in juba January 23, 2023
  • Why the UN Security Council Should Not Lift the South Sudan Arms Embargo January 21, 2023
  • Refocusing on nation-building beyond tribal mindsets and ethnic lines January 20, 2023
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