South Sudan

UN completes road rehabilitation project in Bahr el Ghazal region

8 years ago

“Chinese Engineers begin repair work on main supply route in Kuajok,” November 2017. Photo: UNMISS/File Juba, March 23, 2018 (SSNA) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has…

South Sudan accuses the United States of plot to oust Salva Kiir

8 years ago

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Michael Makuey Lueth. Photo: File Juba, March 22, 2018 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government on Thursday accused the United States of trying to topple President Salva Kiir’s government by imposing…

US imposes sanctions on South Sudan’s oil entities

8 years ago

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US President Donald J. Trump. Photo: The Independent (UK)/Getty Images/File Washington, DC/Juba, March 21, 2018 (SSNA) — The government of the United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on South Sudan’s…

South Sudan communication authority suspends mobile operator Vivacell

8 years ago

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South Sudan’s Kiir. Photo: YouTube/File Juba, March 20, 2018 (SSNA) — South Sudan communication authority has suspended operations of Vivacell, citing noncompliance with regulations. The regulator said it acts on the…

South Sudan’s minister lashes out at UN, calls for expulsion of peacekeepers

8 years ago

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Michael Makuey Lueth. Photo: AP Juba, March 19, 2018 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s information minister, Michael Makuey Lueth, has lashed out at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying the world…

EU donates $10 million to support humanitarian operations in South Sudan

8 years ago

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EU Headquarters building. photo: EU/Getty Images/File Juba, March 17, 2018 (SSNA) — The European Union (EU) has donated eight million euros (approx. $10 million) to the United Nations Children’s Fund…

UN threatens to impose arms embargo on South Sudan

8 years ago

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UNSC members at a voting session. Photo: UN New York/Juba, March 15, 2018 (SSNA) — The United Nations Security Council UNSC) has adopted a strongly-worded US-drafted resolution, extending its mission…

Amnesty International calls on UN to boost its presence in South Sudan

8 years ago

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UNMISS soldiers at a UN-run site. Photo: Reuters Nairobi/Juba, March 14, 2018 (SSNA) — Amnesty International has called on the United Nations (UN) to step up its efforts in the…

Uganda, South Sudanese rebels trade accusations over Ugandan youth recruitment claims

8 years ago

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Ugandan President Museveni (right), SPLM/A-IO leader Machar (left). Photo: The Observer (Uganda)/File Kampala/Juba, March 14, 2018 (SSNA) — A Lira Town-based Ugandan pastor has been arrested on suspicious of recruiting…

MSF launches mobile clinics in South Sudan’s remote areas

8 years ago

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“An MSF community health promoter tests a child for malaria at an outdoor support clinic in Thaker, Leer County, South Sudan.” Photo: Siegfried Modola/MSF Akobo, March 13, 2018 (SSNA) —…

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