SPLA general instructs soldiers not to discuss federalism
The commander of a South Sudanese army division has warned his troops to avoid political discussions, in order to prevent violent arguments. Specifically he said that they should avoid discussing the...
View ArticleCholera kills four children in Fashoda County
Health workers in Fashoda County in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State say four people have died of cholera and about 100 people have been affected by the disease.read more
View ArticleSRRA: Sudan bombed Blue Nile, S. Kordofan 1808 times this year
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have dropped over 1800 bombs on South Kordofan and Blue Nile states this year in a bombing campaign that threatens to cause a humanitarian disaster, said the Sudan...
View ArticleHeavy rains hit Abyei
Heavy rain and wind collapsed several houses in the disputed area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan.read more
View ArticleMaternal health care ‘deteriorating’ in Kurmuk, Blue Nile
Hundreds of women face deteriorating maternal health in Kurmuk in Sudan’s Blue Nile state due to lack of access to primary care, a local health official said.read more
View ArticleWho’s who of the SPLM-Juba: James Wani Igga
SPLM, the ruling party of South Sudan, has fractured since the start of a civil war in December 2013. The faction of the party based in Juba remains under the leadership of President Salva Kiir.read more
View ArticleWho’s who of the SPLM-Juba: Aleu Ayieny Aleu
SPLM, the ruling party of South Sudan, has fractured since the start of a civil war in December 2013. The faction of the party based in Juba remains under the leadership of President Salva Kiir.read more
View ArticleHeavy rain causes flooding in parts of Juba
Heavy rainfall within Juba on Thursday evening resulted in flooding of many houses in parts of the city. Citizens of some areas went to sleep in flooded homes.read more
View ArticleEU announces sanctions on ceasefire violators
The European Union announced Thursday that it will levy sanctions against two military leaders who have violated the ceasefire in South Sudan.read more
View ArticleAU inquiry panel extends term in South Sudan
The African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan will continue its work for at least another three months, after extension of its mandate.read more
View ArticleBishop says Yei schools will never expel non-Equatorian pupils
Bishop Elias Taban declared on Wednesday that Yei is a welcoming place for people of all ethnicities, stressing that his own church has enrolled children from many different tribes into the church...
View ArticleSudan: Military seizes motorcycles in Lagawa area
Over 100 motorcycles and large quantities of goods belonging to local residents and traders were seized by the Sudanese Military Intelligence in Lagawa Locality in Sudan’s South Kordofan state...
View ArticleAkoka County commissioner survives ambush
Unknown gunmen ambushed the commissioner of Akoka County on Tuesday while he was traveling along the Malakal-Akoka road, but he escaped unharmed.read more
View ArticleSanctions list: Marial Chanuong, Peter Gadet, Santino Deng
The European Union and the United States have instituted economic sanctions and travel bans against three South Sudanese leaders, while threatening more names will be added to the sanctions list.read more
View ArticleGovernor claims hundreds of Mapel defectors return to barracks
About 255 SPLA soldiers who defected at Mapel Military Training Centre have recently returned back to their barracks, said the Western Bahr el Ghazal state governor.read more
View ArticleSource claims rebels attack in Aweil Centre
Rebels loyal to Dr. Riak Machar launched an attack on one of the payam headquarters of Aweil Centre County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal yesterday.read more
View ArticleRebels and SPLA clash in Unity State
The South Sudanese army (SPLA) clashed with rebels loyal to Dr Riek Machar in Unity State on Friday, according to a senior state official.read more
View ArticleEU to seize funds of SPLA Gen. Santino Deng
The European Union announced today that it would seize funds and assets belonging to SPLA 3rd Infantry Division Commander Santino Deng Wol, and also that it has banned him from traveling to EU...
View ArticleGogrial West commissioner complains of food shortages
The county commissioner in Gogrial West in South Sudan’s Warrap state has expressed concern about a worsening humanitarian situation. He noted that the area is at risk of being cut off from neighboring...
View ArticleSudan to reject new church construction permits
The Sudanese Minister of Guidance and Religious Endowments has announced that the government will never give new permits for the building of new churches in the country. Sudanese Christian leaders...
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