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Top South Sudan Military Official Quits Over ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Regime

Top South Sudan Military Official Quits Over ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Regime

A top general in the South Sudanese armed forces has stepped down in response to alleged atrocities by the government. The conflict has left tens of thousands dead, with the UN warning of “all-out ethnic civil war.” UN warns of atrocities in South Sudan Continued conflict in South Sudan has forced 52,000 people to flee […]

South Sudan president Salva Kiir says soldiers who rape should be shot

South Sudan president Salva Kiir says soldiers who rape should be shot

The president of South Sudan said on Monday that soldiers who rape civilians should be shot, trying to mollify citizens outraged by abuses by security forces and quell growing international anger over attacks. South Sudan was plunged into a sporadic civil war in 2013 when Salva Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, fired his deputy, an ethnic […]

Morocco Funds Relocation of South Sudan Capital

Morocco Funds Relocation of South Sudan Capital

Plans to move South Sudan’s capital from Juba to Ramciel have got a new boost with the signing of an agreement between the South Sudan government and Morroco’s King Mohammed VI in which a $5m feasibility study will be done with funding from Morocco. King Mohammed VI, who is in South Sudan for a three-day […]

South Sudan: Why the World Needs to Act Urgently

South Sudan: Why the World Needs to Act Urgently

The international community is focused on defeating ISIS, dealing with the Syrian conflict and the refugee crisis on their doorsteps as well as home grown terrorism. But, now more than ever, it needs to be actively engaged in South Sudan or the situation could rapidly deteriorate. The country is dealing with a deadly cocktail of […]

South Sudan at strong risk of violence escalating along ethnic lines, with the potential for genocide

South Sudan at strong risk of violence escalating along ethnic lines, with the potential for genocide

The U.N. adviser on genocide said Friday that South Sudan, embroiled in civil war since 2013, was at a “strong risk of violence escalating along ethnic lines, with the potential for genocide.” Adama Dieng spoke to reporters in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, at the end of his five-day visit to the nation. Information Minister Michael […]

4.8 million South Sudan People Surviving on goat bones and water lilies, with an Inflation at 661 percent – the highest rate in the world

4.8 million South Sudan People Surviving on goat bones and water lilies, with an Inflation at 661 percent – the highest rate in the world

Tens of thousands of people in South Sudan are on the brink of starvation with many living in swamps and surviving on water lilies and goat bones. A hunger crisis affecting an estimated 4.8 million people could turn catastrophic unless humanitarian relief is urgently stepped up, Mercy Corps country director Deepmala Mahla warned. “The situation […]

South Sudan Leaders ‘Profit’ As Country Suffers During War

South Sudan Leaders ‘Profit’ As Country Suffers During War

South Sudan’s rival leaders have been accused of amassing wealth abroad amid a conflict in which tens of thousands have been killed, according to a US-based watchdog. A new report, published on Monday by The Sentry group, said that President Salva Kiir, opposition leader Riek Machar and those close to them had looted the country […]

EU Citizens Evacuated From South Sudan

EU Citizens Evacuated From South Sudan

Germany and Italy have begun evacuations from South Sudan after fighting between rival Sudanese factions in Juba. Berlin and Rome said people of other nationalities were also being airlifted to Uganda and Djibouti. A fragile ceasefire seemed to hold in South Sudan’s capital Juba on Wednesday as Germany, Italy and the USA implemented emergency measures […]

President Salva Kiir Declares Unilateral Ceasefire

President Salva Kiir Declares Unilateral Ceasefire

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has declared a “unilateral ceasefire and cessation of hostilities”, and ordered government troops to “disengage” from fighting rival forces loyal to Vice President Riek Machar, following days of violence that left hundreds dead. The order was announced on Monday by presidential spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny. “The president talked to Machar… […]

Media Blackout in South Sudan After Journalist Killing

Media Blackout in South Sudan After Journalist Killing

The Corporate Weekly and former New Nation reporter was found shot to death on the road to his home on Thursday morning. His killing brings the number of journalists murdered in South Sudan this year to seven. His mobile phone and money were not taken. The murder also comes barely a week after President Salva […]

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