US warns of sanctions if peace is not implemented
US ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek. Photo: Eye Radio Juba, October 9, 2019 (SSNA) — The United States ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek said his government is prepared…
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“Number of states must benefit Dinka,” JCE told Kiir
Members of the JCE. Photo: File/Equatoriaunion1870 Blog. Juba, October 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The controversial Jieng Council of Elders (JCE) told President Salva Kiir that he must keep the 32…
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UK calls for speedy implementation of peace deal
Ambassador Christopher Trott. Photo: Gov.uk/The New Times Juba, October 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The United Kingdom has called on South Sudan’s rival parties to speed up the implementation of the…
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$400 million went missing as civil servants only received a two-month salary
Photo: theweekdaytimes Juba, October 6, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government has misused at least $400 million, a portion of $600 million dollars that was borrowed last month to pay…
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South Sudanese teacher praised by UN
Koat Reath in his classroom. Photo: UN/Plan International Gambella, October 6, 2019 (SSNA) — A South Sudanese refugee teacher Koat Reath has been praised by humanitarian agencies and the United…
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Japan donates $350,000 dollars for cantonment sites clean water projects
Photo: fieldsoflife.org Juba, October 6, 2019 (SSNA) — The government of Japan has donated $350,000 US dollars to South Sudan for the implementation of the September 2018 peace agreement. Japan…
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WADU Community in Diaspora condemns recent defection of Major General Ochan Puot
Gen. James Ochan (left), President Kiir (right). Photo: File/YouTube Press Release Date 09/18/2019 Subject: WADU Community in Diaspora condemns recent defection of Major General Ochan Puot from the SPLA- IO…
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Gatjaak Community in USA blasts Maiwut defections, says Gatjaak name should not be used
A section of Nuer community members at a past event in the United States. Photo: SSNA United States, October 5, 2019 (SSNA) — The Greater Gatjaak Community in the United…
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East African Parliament threatens to impose sanctions on South Sudan over fee arrears
EALA in a past session. Photo: Jeff Angote Juba, October 5, 2019 (SSNA) — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has condemned South Sudan and threatened to impose sanctions if…
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South Sudan graduates first batch of military instructors
Members of South Sudan Joint Defense Board(JDB) during a January 2019 press conference in Juba. Photo: eyeradio.org Juba, October 4, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan has graduated army instructors on…
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