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Rebel Governor blames Juba’s regime for starvation of civilians in Wau

9 years ago

Displaced citizens of Wau. Photo: File Subject: Blaming the Regime in Juba for Starvation of Civilians in Wau Federal State Wau, August 7, 2017 (SSNA) — Government of Wau Federal…

In defense of the SPLM-IO

9 years ago

Analyses, Articles, Opinion

SPLM leader Kiir (L) shakes hands with SPLM-IO leader Machar (R) as former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete (C) looks on after they signed a peace pact in Arusha, Tanzanian; January…

Tension high as South Sudan warring factions resume fighting in Upper Nile

9 years ago

News, South Sudan, Top Stories

Kiir (L), Machar (R). Photo: AFP/File Maiwut/Pagak, August 4, 2017 (SSNA) — Heavy fighting between government and rebel forces have resumed in Tayandaw, a small village close to Wichluak Jak,…

U.S. appoints new Ambassador to South Sudan

9 years ago

News, South Sudan, World

US President Donald J. Trump. Photo: AP Washington, DC/Juba, August 4, 2017 (SSNA) — The United States has nominated Thomas J. Hushek to be its Ambassador to the Republic of…

Shifting my communications, commentary on Sudan issues

9 years ago

Articles, Opinion

Photo: AP/Getty Images By Eric Reeves August 2, 2017 (SSNA) — For a variety of reasons, my primary commentary on events in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Two Areas (Blue Nile and South Kordofan/Nuba Mountains)…

South Sudanese rebels blast government for spreading “lies and propaganda”

9 years ago

News, South Sudan, Top Stories

SPLA-IO Chief of General Staff Simon Gatwech Dual. Photo: File Khartoum/Pagak, August 1, 2017 (SSNA) — The military command of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has strongly criticized…

South Sudan government officials banned from using SPLA for protection

9 years ago

News, South Sudan, Top Stories

South Sudan’s Kiir. Photo: AP/File Juba, July 31, 2017 (SSNA) — South Sudanese president Salva Kiir has ordered issues an order, banning all top government officials from using the national…

SPLA-IO accuses government troops of targeting civilians

9 years ago

News, South Sudan, Top Stories

SPLA-IO Spokesman William Gatjiath Deng. Photo: File Pagak, July 30, 2017 (SSNA) — South Sudanese main armed opposition (SPLM/A-IO) under the leadership of former First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar…

The irrationality of the South African detainment of Dr. Riek Machar

9 years ago

Analyses, Articles, Opinion, South Sudan, World

South Sudanese rebel leader Dr. Riek Machar. Photo: AP By Duop Chak Wuol July 28, 2017 (SSNA) — The unlawful detention of South Sudanese rebel leader Dr. Riek Machar by…

Heavy fighting erupts in rebel stronghold Maiwut

9 years ago

News, South Sudan, Top Stories

Photo: UNHCR/File Pagak/Juba, July 27, 2017 (SSNA) — A heavy fighting between South Sudan’s warring factions has erupted in Upper Nile’s historic city, Maiwut, forcing civilians to flee their…

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