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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Rights group condemns closure of media outlets
Nairobi, August 10, 2015 (SSNA) — The South Sudan Human Rights Society for Advocacy (SSHURSA) has condemned the shutting down of two South Sudanese media outlets namely, The Citizen Newspaper…
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South Sudanese rebels blast Juba over “aid restrictions”
Addis Ababa, August 6, 2015 (SSNA) — The leadership of the armed opposition led by South Sudan’s Former Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has strongly condemned Juba’s decision to…
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South Sudan’s peace talks resume as US renews ‘ultimatum’
Addis Ababa, August 6, 2015 (SSNA) — Peace talks between South Sudan’s warring factions have resumed on Thursday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Negotiations restarted as the United States…
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South Sudanese opposition leader barred from travelling to peace talks
Juba, August 5, 2015 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s opposition leader, Dr. Lam Akol, has been blocked by Juba from travelling to Addis Ababa to participate in the upcoming IGAD-Plus peace…
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South Sudan’s News Editor Criticizes ‘Dinka Council of Elders’
Addis Ababa, August 5, 2015 (SSNA) — A South Sudanese News Editor has criticized the Jieng (Dinka) Council of Elders on his social media page, saying the Elders who supposed…
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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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South Sudan’s rivals must reach a peace deal by August 17 or risk being sidelined, US President warns
Washington, DC, August 4, 2015 (SSNA) — The United States’ President, Barack Obama, on Tuesday issued an ultimatum to South Sudanese warring factions, saying the two competing sides must sign a…
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South Sudanese rebel leader arrives in Pagak amid tight security
Pagak, August 1, 2015 (SSNA) — The leader of South Sudan’s armed opposition Dr. Riek Machar has arrived in Pagak where a third consultative meeting is expected to kick off…
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