UK declares South Sudan “dangerous” place to travel
Juba, November 29, 2015 (SSNA) — The government of the United Kingdom has declared the Republic of South Sudan “dangerous” and “unsafe” place to travel, warning all its citizens to…
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SPLM-IO elects its first Secretary General
Addis Ababa, November 27, 2015 (SSNA) — The National Liberation Council (NLC) of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has elected its first Secretary General since the ruling SPLM…
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Peace monitors warn of peace deal collapse as fighting rages in Unity State
Juba, November 26, 2015 (SSNA) — Former Botswana’s President, Festus Mogae, who was chosen in October by the IGAD to head the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) – a…
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Juba launches air campaign against rebels in Western Equatoria State
Juba, November 25, 2015 (SSNA) — South Sudanese government has launched an aerial campaign on rebel positions in Mundri County of Western Equatoria State, a Spokesperson for the armed opposition has…
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Troika raises concerns over lack of peace implementation
Washington, DC, November 25, 2015 (SSNA) — The Troika countries namely, the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing concern and dissatisfaction over the…
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Former Western Equatoria State’s minister joins rebellion, vows to topple ‘kiir’s tribal regime’
Juba, November 24, 2015 (SSNA) — Former Western Equatoria State’s information minister, Charles Barnaba Kisanga, on Tuesday announced his armed rebellion against South Sudan’s government. Kisanga said that Salva kiir’s…
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Pagak/Addis Ababa, November 23, 2015 (SSNA) — The military command of armed opposition led by Former South Sudanese Vice president Dr. Riek Machar said government soldiers have attacked its positions…
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IDPs in Bentiu PoCs Rejects Salva Kiir’s “Establishment Order No 36” For the Creation of 28 States
Bentiu, November 18, 2015 (SSNA) — We the internally displaced persons living under sub-human conditions in Unity State’s main United Nations Manned Protection of Civilians site (PoCs) reject and condemn…
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Source: Ugandan troops still in South Sudan
Ugandan soldiers… Photo: Getty Images/File Kampala, November 19, 2015 (SSNA) — A Former Ugandan national security agent in the government of Uganda has revealed to the South Sudan News Agency (SSNA) that…
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Fighting intensifies in Unity State as rebels withdraw from Nhialdiu
Pagak, November 18, 2015 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government forces on Tuesday attacked rebel outposts in strategic Nhialdiu town and Buaw Payam of the oil-rich Unity State, rebel military command…
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A group of artists in Ethiopia congratulate South Sudan warring parties on their commitment to implement the peace deal
Press release Addis Ababa, November 16, 2015 (SSNA) — The office of South Sudan Artists’ Association in Ethiopia (SSAAE) is commending south Sudan’s warring parties on showing willingness and commitment…
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Rebel military command blasts ceasefire monitors over ‘fuel stealing’ claim
Pagak, November 13, 2015 (SSNA) — South Sudanese rebel military command of the SPLA-IO has denied reports that its armed forces have last month stolen fuel destined for United Nations…
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Thiang Nuer Community’s condolence message over the death of John Matien Kuol Joc
November 12, 2015 (SSNA) — With deep sorrow the Thiang Nuer Community learns and would like to announce to all relatives, friends and colleagues the surprise and tragic death of…
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AU Inquiry Report Highlights Need for Justice, Anti-Corruption in South Sudan: Enough Project
Washington, DC, November 10, 2015 (SSNA) — In a statement published today, the Enough Project presents analysis and key recommendations in response to the long-delayed African Union Commission of Inquiry (AU COI)…
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South Sudanese News Editor says peace deal is “pregnant with a noisy baby”
Addis Ababa, November 11, 2015 (SSNA) — The Editor-in-Chief of the South Sudan News Agency (SSNA) said Tuesday that the IGAD-Plus’s compromise peace agreement which was signed by South Sudan’s warring factions in…
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South Sudanese rebels to send ‘advance team’ to Juba
Addis Ababa/Pagak, November 7, 2015 (SSNA) — The National Liberation Council (NLC) of the armed opposition led by Former South Sudanese Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny will send an…
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