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Former petroleum minister passport confiscated

7 years ago

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Former petroleum minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth. Photo: Reuters Juba, June 27, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government has seized the passport of former petroleum minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth and barred…

EU promotes agricultural programs in South Sudan

7 years ago

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EU an South Sudan government representatives in Juba during a two-day submit. Photo: europa.eu Juba, June 24, 2019 (SSNA) — The European Union (EU) says it will keep supporting South…

South Sudan, Kenya vow to seek close ties

7 years ago

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Monica (right), Nhial (left). Photo: The Standard (Kenya) Juba, June 18, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan and Kenya are prepared to seek close trade and security relations, Kenyan Foreign Affairs…

South Sudan Petroleum minister sacked

7 years ago

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Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth. Photo: Reuters Juba, June 12, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s petroleum minister, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, has been removed from the post, according to a presidential decree broadcasted…

UN launches clean-up campaign in South Sudan

7 years ago

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UNMISS peacekeepers planting a tree in Juba. Photo: UN Juba, June 10, 2019 (SSNA) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said it has launched a clean-up campaign…

South Sudan’s troops abusing civilians in Yei River State: report

7 years ago

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Government soldiers. Photo: File Juba, June 4, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese government forces are abusing civilians in Yei River State, a new report by the United States-based Human Rights…

Government, NAS forces clash in Yei River state

7 years ago

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Photo: The Washington Post/File Juba, May 28, 2019 (SSNA) — Fighting between the National Salvation Front (NAS) and the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have resumed in Yei River…

FIFA slaps 10 years ban on former South Sudan football official

7 years ago

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Photo: Reuters Juba, May 25, 2019 (SSNA) — The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has imposed ten years ban on South Sudanese football official Chabur…

Family Statement on Dong Samuel Luak Kok’s murder

7 years ago

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Late Dong Samuel Lual, Photo: Dong social media page/File May 22, 2019 SSNA) — We learned with shock and horror the news of the murder of our son, father, brother,…

South Sudan to close embassies over economic crisis

7 years ago

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Photo: Reuters Juba, May 21, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government is preparing to shut down at least 39 embassies over the financial crisis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mawien Makol said.…

Kiir lashes out at Red Card Movement

7 years ago

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Kiir. Photo: File Juba, May 16, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has lashed out at a South Sudanese movement which describes itself as the “Red Card Movement.”…

Kiir urges Machar to return to Juba, vows to respect Vatican retreat

7 years ago

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Kiir. Photo: Reuters Juba, May 14, 2019 (SSNA) — In a speech to lawmakers on Tuesday, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir said he wants the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition…

U.S. urges South Sudan peace partners to form transitional government in six months

7 years ago

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Thomas Hushek. Photo: Eye radio Juba, May 9, 2019 (SSNA) — The United States government says South Sudanese September 2018 peace partners should use the six months pre-transitional extension to…

South Sudan signs new contract with U.S. lobbyists to deny formation of hybrid court

7 years ago

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Ranneberger (left). Photo: File Juba, May 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan and the California-based lobbying firm, Gainful Solutions, Inc, have signed a brand new contract after…

East African regional ministers approve 6-month extension for South Sudan transitional government

7 years ago

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Machar (right), Kiir (left). Photo: AP Juba, May 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The recently agreed extension of South Sudan pre-transitional period for six months to allow South Sudanese parties to…

IGAD extends South Sudan’s pre-transitional period

7 years ago

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IGAD member states at a past meeting. Photo: IGAD Addis Ababa, May 3, 2019 (SSNA) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has agreed to extend the pre-transitional period for six…

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