Dead bodies found in Yambio
A South Sudanese woman weeping… Photo: Paula Bronstein/AFP Juba, December 13, 2016 (SSNA) — At least six bodies were found just outside Yambio county, Western Equatoria state, a leaked report…
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Japanese troops assume new role in South Sudan
“This file photo, taken in October 2010, shows Japanese troops marching during an inspection parade held at the Ground Self-Defense Forces’ Asaka base in suburban Tokyo.” Photo: AFP-JIJI Juba, December…
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EU threatens to slap new sanctions on South Sudan
European Parliament. Photo: Getty Images/File Brussels/Juba, December 12, 2016 (SSNA) — The European Union has issued fresh warning, saying it is ready to impose punitive measures against anyone standing in…
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MSF opens a new health center in Yei
Locals at the new health center. Photo: MSF Yei/Juba, December 12, 2016 (SSNA) — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has opened a new health clinic in Yei town to improve access…
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Source: South Sudan is working on “secret disarmament campaign”
Government soldiers… photo: Getty Images/Radio Tamazuj/File Juba/Nairobi, December 10, 2016 (SSNA) — The Republic of South Sudan is set to disarm civilians soon after a secret bill currently being worked…
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South Sudan Expels Head of Norwegian Humanitarian Agency
South Sudan’s Kiir. Photo: AP Juba, December 9, 2016 (SSNA) — South Sudanese government has detained and expelled the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the group said in…
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UN to hold “special session” on South Sudan
Flags at the UNHRC building in Geneva. Photo: File Juba/Geneva, December 9, 2016 (SSNA) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold a special meeting next Wednesday to…
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US Congress Passes “Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act”
United States Congress. Photo: The Washington Post “A Groundbreaking Achievement”: Congress Passes “Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act” Enough Project applauds historic, bipartisan effort to combat corruption, protect journalists, whistleblowers, and human…
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New Zealand to head UN mission in South Sudan
UN Security Council in a past session. Photo: UN/Getty Images/File New York/Juba, December 7, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has picked member of New Zealand parliament…
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Sudan refutes “rebel offices” closure reports
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. Photo: Daily News Egypt/File Khartoum/Juba, December 7, 2016 (SSNA) — Sudanese government has denied reports that the government of South Sudan asked Khartoum to shutdown rebel…
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South Sudanese rebels rip alleged $2.5 million ransom claim
SPLA-IO Spokesman Col. William Gatjiath. Photo: File Juba/Pagak, December 6, 2016 (SSNA) — The military command of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has refuted claims by South Sudan…
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South Sudan Deports American Journalist
South Sudan’s security forces in Juba. Photo: Jubaweb/File Juba, December 6, 2016 (SSNA) — An American freelance journalist working for the US-based Associated Press (AP) has been forced to leave…
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More Chinese peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan
Chinese troops. Photo: Youtube/Getty Images/File Juba, December 5, 2016 (SSNA) — China has resumed the deployment of its 700-peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan, dispatching 120 of them to the…
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South Sudan tops list of 2017 humanitarian needs
“Thousands of internally displaced people gather at Emmanuel Church Compound in Yei, South Sudan.” Photo: Rocco Nuri/UN Geneva/Juba, December 5, 2016 (SSNA) — The United Nations Office for the Coordination…
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US alarms over escalation of violence in South Sudan
US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner. Photo: Youtube/Getty Images/File Washington, DC/Juba, December 5, 2016 (SSNA) — The United States says it is worries and alarmed over the escalation of violence…
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South Sudan Football Chief suspended
Chabur Goc Alei. Photo: Eyeradio Juba, December 3, 2016 (SSNA) — The board of directors of South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has suspended its football head, Chabur Goc Alei, over…
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