South Sudan to send “national dialogue” team to Ethiopia
Kiir (right), Gai (left). Photo: AFP Addis Ababa, January 1, 2017 (SSNA) — The government of the Republic of South Sudan is preparing to send to Ethiopia a mobilization team…
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South Sudan rebel military command denies defection of Generals
SPLA-IO Spokesman Col. William Gatjiath. Photo: File Pagak/Addis Ababa, December 31, 2016 (SSNA) – The office of the Spokesman for South Sudanese armed opposition forces has denied reports that some…
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How Uganda Outsmarts the United States in South Sudan
Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni. Photo: Findlay Kember/AFP By Duop Chak Wuol December 30, 2016 (SSNA) — Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is the epitome of a Pan-Africanist who can praise…
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Japan criticized for refusing to back South Sudan arms embargo
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzō Abe. Photo: Toru Hanai/Reuters Juba, December 27, 2016 (SSNA) — The government of Japan has been harshly criticized by the Asahi Shimbun Newspaper editorial board for…
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Breaking: UN Security Council rejects South Sudan arms embargo
New York/Juba, December 23, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Security Council has rejected the US-drafted arms embargo resolution, a UN diplomatic source told the South Sudan News Agency. The…
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UK pledges $3.7 million for South Sudanese refugees
“A young South Sudanese refugee cooks food at a camp in northern Uganda. Photo: UNHCR/Will Swanson London/Khartoum, December 22, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Kingdom government has donated US$3.7 million…
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UN Security Council to vote on South Sudan arms embargo
UNSC in a past session. Photo: Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 21, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to vote on South Sudan arms embargo…
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US, Japan trade blows over South Sudan arms embargo
Japanese prime Minister Shinzō Abe (left), US President Barack Obama (right). Photo: Reuters Juba, December 20, 2016 (SSNA) — Japan and the United States have been trading blames over the…
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Breaking: Genocide is about to begin in South Sudan, UN Chief warns
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ki-moon. Photo: UN/File New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-mon has issued a chilling warning Monday, telling the Security Council to…
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US seeks fresh vote on South Sudan arms embargo
US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States’ Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said…
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UN humanitarian Coordinator warns of deteriorating situation in South Sudan
Stephen O’Brien. photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations says humanitarian situation in South Sudan is deteriorating, a statement obtained by the South Sudan…
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United Nations clarifies weapons transfer claims
Stephane Dujarric. Photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations (UN) has clarified a recent leaked report that it has supplied South Sudanese rebels with…
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US concerns about escalation of violence, calls for urgent action
US State Department Spokesman John Kirby. Photo: State Department/Getty Images Washington, DC/Juba, December 19, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States on Monday says it is troubled by the escalation of…
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US President feels responsible for killings in South Sudan
US President Obama. Photo: AP Washington, DC/Juba, December 17, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States President Barack Obama has admitted that he fells responsible for the murder and slaughter taking…
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UN Security Council extends its mission in South Sudan
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…
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South Africa denies reports of Machar house arrest
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…
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