Give Dr. Riek Machar a chance to fix South Sudan
Sirir Gabriel Yiei Rut By Sirir Gabriel Yiei Rut November 1, 2016 (SSNA) — My question is why do I have to travel to another country to experience excellence? Why…
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U.S. Sanctions Against Khartoum Renewed by Obama—but his State Department works hard to minimize the significance of his action
By Eric Reeves November 1, 2016 (SSNA) — Yesterday, in a development all too characteristic of Obama administration Sudan policy, President Obama declared that sanctions originally imposed on November 3,…
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On the Invisibility of Darfur: Causes and consequences over the past five years (Part Two)
“An infant refugee cries for her mother near her tent in the Oure Cassoni refugee camp.” Photo: Scott Nelson/Getty By Eric Reeves October 29, 2016 (SSNA) — As I argued…
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South Sudanese Communities expect Dr. Riek Machar to Deliver: Can he really meet people’s expectations?
Photo: Reuters By J. Nguen June 13, 2016 (SSNA) — Since Dr. Riek Machar returned to Juba, South Sudan early this year after signing a peace accord with rival Pres.…
Read More President Kiir and JCE’s obstruction
South Sudan’s Kiir. Photo: Lomodong/AFP By Elhag Paul June 10, 2016 (SSNA) — Obstruction is the order of the day in the current transitional government of national unity in the…
Read More New ideas, human rights historical background
Ambassador Dhano Obongo By Ambassador Dhano Obongo June 8, 2016 (SSNA) — Human rights defined as fundamental privileges that persons enjoy and have aim of life. They are God given…
Read More Citizen’s Power, National Security and the Intimidation of Civilians
Kuir Garang. Photo: File By Kuir Garang June 5, 2016 (SSNA) — Citizens in any nation should, in principle, be the true owners of power. Undoubtedly, they are the ones…
Read More Facts About Sudan and South Sudan Bilateral Relations
Dr. James Okuk. Photo: File By James Okuk, PhD May 27, 2016 (SSNA) — Since the time of separation of South Sudan from the Sudan in 2011, the bilateral relations…
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Guns and the Stability of South Sudan, the Broken Society anxiously waiting for implementation of peace
Soldiers of the SPLA. Photo: Reuters By James Tot Mathiang May 24, 2016 (SSNA) — How much stability the South Sudanese and the International Community are expected with this ineffectual…
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The International Embrace of Khartoum Deepens: With what consequences for the people of Sudan? (Part 3 of 3)
Sudan’s al Bashir. Photo: Reuters By Eric Reeves May 23, 2016 (SSNA) — The real nature of the domestic crises throughout Sudan seems evidently beyond the comprehension of those international…
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New ideas, developing leaders
“A group of young [South Sudanese] taking part in the UNFPA Youth and Adolescents Programme at the Juba III civilian protection camp.” Photo: Kenneth OdiwuorBy Ambassdor Dhano Obongo May 21,…
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Harvesting the sun
“The world’s largest solar power plant in Morocco will eventually provide 1.1 million people with electricity.” Photo credit: World Bank/ Dana Smillie Scaling up solar power to meet Africa’s energy…
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How Much Can We Celebrate May 16
By Gatluak Ter Thach, PhD* May 16, 2016 (SSNA) — A friend called and asked me whether I can go and celebrate May 16 Anniversary this coming weekend with them…
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Confronting the policy of land grab in South Sudan
By Elhag Paul April 7, 2016 (SSNA) –– The reaction of General Thomas Cirilo Swaka, a highly renowned liberation war hero against the Jieng land grabbers who descended to his…
Read More Citizen’s Power, National Security and the Intimidation of Civilians
By Kuir Garang June 5, 2016 (SSNA) — Citizens in any nation should, in principle, be the true owners of power. Undoubtedly, they are the ones to reward or punish…
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Joining the EAC: What it means for South Sudan
By Kuach Tutkuay March 25, 2016 (SSNA) — The news of accession of South Sudan to the East Africa Community was received with mixed reactions by South Sudanese; with some…
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