“Illness is as deadly as war” in South Sudan: Aid agencies
Photo: AFP Juba, April 19, 2019 (SSNA) — Diseases are as deadly as the ongoing civil war in South Sudan, humanitarian organizations said. The report comes as aid groups operating…
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Exclusive: Kiir, Machar disagree over formation of transitional government
Machar (right), Kiir (left). Photo: AFP Juba, April 17, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese main rival leaders President Salva Kiir and the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition…
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South Sudan’s General dies under mysterious circumstances in Khartoum
Late General Peter Gatdet Yak with his troops in an undisclosed location. Photo: Getty Images Khartoum, April 16, 2019 (SSNA) — The leaders of the South Sudan United Movement (SSUM)…
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US movie star promotes anti-hunger campaign in South Sudan
“In this photo taken Tuesday, April 2, 2019, human rights activist Mia Farrow plays with a baby lying on his mother’s lap while speaking to a group of women during…
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Kiir, Machar, and the question of religious diplomacy
Pope Francis poses with South Sudanese leaders President Salva Kiir Mayardit (center-left), SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar (center-right) at the Vatican’s Santa Marta residence. Photo: AFP By Duop Chak Wuol…
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Pope Francis kisses feet of South Sudanese leaders at Vatican retreat
South Sudanese religious and political leaders at the Vatican with Pope Francis during the final day of “spiritual retreat.” Photo: File Juba, April 11, 2019 (SSNA) — In a move…
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China vows to develop South Sudan, improves cooperation
China’s Jinping (right) with South Sudan’s Kiir (left) in Beijing on August 31, 2018. Juba, April 11, 2019 (SSNA) — China’s new Ambassador to South Sudan, Hua Ning, said his…
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South Sudan rebel leader arrives in Italy for a summit at the Vatican
SPLM-IO leader Dr. Machar received at the airport by the Vatican officials. Photo: File Juba, April 10, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese main opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar has arrived…
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South Sudan self-proclaim tycoon charged in Uganda
Lawrence Lual Malong Jr. Photo: File Kampala/Juba, April 6, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese tycoon Larence Lual Malong Yor Jr who has been bragging about his wealth for years has…
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Pope Francis to host South Sudan’s rival leaders next week
President Kiir (right), SPLM-IO leader Dr. Machar (left). Photo: EPA April 5, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese main rival leaders President Salva Kiir and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition…
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