South Sudan’s Rebels Seize Malakal
Malakal, December 25, 2013 (SSNA) — The capital of the oil-rich Upper Nile State, Malakal, has been captured by the defected SPLA forces loyal to the former South Sudanese Vice…
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ASSD: Plan for Peace Transition in the Republic of South Sudan
Alliance for South Sudanese in Diaspora (ASSD) Plan for Peace Transition in the Republic of South Sudan Washington, DC, December 24, 2013 (SSNA) — The current crisis in the Republic…
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U.S. Calls for ‘Mediated’ Political Solution in South Sudan
Washington, DC, December 24, 2013 (SSNA) — The United States calls on South Sudanese president Salva Kiir and Former Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to immediately stop the ongoing political…
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Fighting Erupts in Upper Nile, State Officials on the Run
Malakal, December 24, 2013 (SSNA) – An intense fighting erupted in Upper Nile State between warring forces of President Kiir and former VP Dr. Machar, the South Sudan News Agency…
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South Sudanese Coalition of Episcopal Churches Call for Cessation of Violence in South Sudan
Press Release by: South Sudanese Coalition of Episcopal Churches (SSCEC) in the United States December 23, 2013 (SSNA) — As a spiritual body, South Sudan Coalition of Episcopal Churches in…
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Jikany Youths call to Depose President Salva Kiir Mayardit from Upper Nile State
Press Statement December 22, 2013 December 22, 2013 (SSNA) — The leadership of Jikany Community calls on its youth from four counties of Greater Nasir namely Nasir, Maiwut, Longechuk, and…
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General Peter Gatdet Warns Juba, Says he is Fighting for Freedom
Bor, December 22, 2013 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s General Peter Gatdet Yak who recently announced his rebellion against the government, says his decision to fight against Juba is the right choice. …
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The Way Forward to Peaceful Settlement in the Current Situation in South Sudan
To: Ban Ki-Moon Secretary General of the United Nations United Nations, New York, NY 10017 December 21, 2013 Re: The way forward to peaceful settlement in the current situation in…
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Massacre of Nuer Civilians at the Hands of President Kiir’s Militia
Press Release for immediate publication Arizona, December 21, 2013 (SSNA) — We the sons and daughters of the Nuer community in Arizona, denounce in the strongest terms possible, the recent…
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Nuer Communities Council of Australia Condemns the Killings of Nuer in Juba, Urges President Kiir to Stop the Genocide
The Nuer Communities Council of Australia Press Release: President Kiir, stop killing your own citizens: The Genocide Against Nuer in Juba, 15th – 22nd December 2013, South Sudan The definition…
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Bor, December 21, 2013 (SSNA) — At least three jets of the Ugandan air force bombed the positions of the General Peter Gatdet Yak in Bor, the capital of Jonglei…
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The Nuer Community in the United States Condemns the Massacre of Nuer Tribe in Juba by Presidential Guards
December 18, 2013 For Immediate Press Release Genocides Committed Against Nuer in Juba, South Sudan by South Sudan President Salva Kir Mayardit’s presidential guards. United States, December 19, 2013 (SSNA)…
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Tension remains high as fighting spreads
Juba, December 19, 2013 (SSNA) — Fresh fightings have been reported in Unity and Jonglei States. Heavy gunfire was also heard in an area close to Bilpham, the headquarters of…
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South Sudan urged not to interfere with media
For immediate release South Sudan urged not to interfere with media Government imposes curfew following reported coup attempt and deadly clashes Vienna, Dec 18, 2013 (SSNA) — The International…
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South Sudan’s Powerful Military General Declares War Against the Government
Juba, December 18, 2013 (SSNA) – Two military sites of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) in Jonglei state came under heavy attack early Wednesday morning from forces of General…
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US Orders Staff Out of South Sudan, Suspends Operations
Washington, DC, December 17, 2013 (SSNA) — The United States has ordered its entire ‘non-emergency staff’ to leave the fragile South Sudan and suspended ‘embassy operations amid’ political turmoil in…
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