Citizen’s Power, National Security and the Intimidation of Civilians
By Kuir Garang June 5, 2016 (SSNA) — Citizens in any nation should, in principle, be the true owners of power. Undoubtedly, they are the ones to reward or punish…
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Africa’s $700 Billion Problem Waiting to Happen
The Horn of Africa region is central to the world’s maritime trade. It’s also beginning to fall apart. By Alex De Waal March 17, 2016 (SSNA) — Back in 2002, Meles Zenawi,…
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Khartoum’s Humanitarian Embargo on the Nuba Mountains: Death by Starvation
By Eric Reeves March 2, 2016 (SSNA) — The “Special Bulletin: Food security situation in Warni and Kau-Nyaro” just released by the Food Security and Monitoring Unit (FSMU), reports levels “of food…
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Let’s Celebrate the Beginning of Peace in South Sudan
By James Okuk, PhD “peace will bless us once more with hearing the happy giggling of children and the enchanting ululation of women who are excited in happiness for one…
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Jebel Marra: Accelerating Civilian Destruction and Displacement—consequences of international expediency and indifference
By Eric Reeves February 25, 2016 (SSNA) — Both the UN and the Swiss-based Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS) now report that more than 100,000 people have been displaced in the Jebel Marra region of…
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Appointment of Dr. Riek as 1st VP of the Republic is welcome but…?
By Dr. James Okuk, PhD “Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners, and necessity has made us allies.” – President J.F. Kennedy.…
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Is Consensus by ARCISS’ Parties Possible on 28 States?
By James Okuk, PhD January 16, 2016 (SSNA) — Last few days after a positive step was taken by the parties to the August 2015 Agreement on Resolution of Conflict…
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By James Okuk, PhD January 5, 2016 (SSNA) — The month of January was originally named by the Ancient Greek to signify a god of double heads: one head facing…
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To where is the deterioration of security and the economy leading Sudan?
By Salah Shuaib December 25, 2015 (SSNA) — In following what is happening in Sudan, one cannot be sure about what issue should be addressed first. Perhaps people are unable…
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A plea to Mogae and Kiir to avert GRSS’ invective financial economy
By James Okuk, PhD December 24, 2015 (SSNA) — Getting water and food, sleeping in peace at homes without fear of being harmed, and celebrating seasonal festivals for all citizens…
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