IGAD-Plus and Peace Politics: Dateline without Deadline
“It is time we define governments in Africa as the responsibility, not the power” – Dlamini-Zuma By James Okuk, PhD August 21, 2015 (SSNA) — On 17th August 2015 in Addis…
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Opinion piece on IGAD-Plus, its implication to SPLA- IG, SPLA/SPLM –IO, and the people of South Sudan
By Gatwech Ruot Nyoat August 20, 2015 (SSNA) — As the deadline set by IGAD-Plus is approaching, with the looming international community sanctions and pressure in urging South Sudanese warring…
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South Sudan: Why regional and International Community should decisively act now!
“If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality”. Desmond Tutu By: Bol…
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World Must Directly Address Yuweri Museveni of Uganda for a Peace to Come in South Sudan!
By Gatluak Ter Thach, PhD* Nashville, TN, August 15, 2015 (SSNA) — South Sudan government and Uganda have quitted IGAD PLUS peace proposal scheduled to be signed on August 17,…
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Analysis: Jesus separated the church from the state
By Tor Madira Machier August 12, 2015 (SSNA) — Although the church yet today plays a very dominant role in politics, Jesus himself – during the days of Caesar, then…
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August 17, 2015 peace deal is the last hope for South Sudanese citizens
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” –Martin Luther King Jnr. By Cde. Sirir Gabriel Yiei Rut August…
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Editorial: Kiir’s end term best chance for a new beginning
By Deng Vanang August 3, 2015 (SSNA) — What became 15th December, 2013’s ethnic violence pitting the Nuer and Dinka was not the two groups’ exclusive political affair. If any,…
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Unrealistic hopes, President Obama’s visit will not bring peace to South Sudan
By J. Nguen Nyol July 29, 2015 (SSNA) — Hope is an “expectation of positive outcome, with confidence and to cherish a desire with anticipation." Thus is the mindset that…
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Editorial: Garang and his resurrection allegory
By Deng Vanang July 28, 2015 (SSNA) — 30th July is heroes’ day in South Sudan calendar as known to almost everybody in the country. The choice of this day…
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Compromise Peace Agreement is Fairer
By John Adoor Deng, Australia July 27, 2015 (SSNA) — The recently published document by IGAD Plus on South Sudan conflict resolution, call the Compromise Peace Agreement, is finding its…
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Editorial: Obama’s woes and accolades
By Deng Vanang July 25, 2015 (SSNA) — It is called a miracle God, the supernatural looking down from good heavens. That is miraculous because he miraculously molds the would-be…
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Acknowledging pain of others
By Kuir ë Garang July 23, 2015 (SSNA) — This is one of those articles that sound really naïve and unsophisticated; but it’s undeniably necessary and true. I posted a…
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Pagan Amum is a South Sudanese Liability of the 21st Century!
By Peter Gai Manyuon July 21, 2015 (SSNA) — The newly reinstated Secretary General of Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) Comrade Pagan is a born again in corruption malpractices. Corruption…
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Editorial: Countering lawlessness in South Sudan
By Elhag Paul July 20, 2015 (SSNA) — In the article, ‘SPLM, a curse to South Sudan’ I argued that this organisation has no idea of what to do with…
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Since war broke out in South Sudan in 2013, IGAD made several unsuccessful attempts to restore peace
Since war broke out in South Sudan in 2013, IGAD made several unsuccessful attempts to restore peace, this time around IGAD-Plus seem to hummer the odds; is peace really possible…
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Editorial: Juba down on its knees, reining in crazy dollar
By Deng Vanang July 20, 2015 (SSNA) — With hope for peace either rising or dwindling, another dangerous weapon has additionally teamed up with the blazing and blaring guns’ barrels…
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