The country’s strongman is using the region to cement his rule
Author: Martin Berge, Jr.
MTN contributed to human rights violations in Sudan, say 23 civil society groups
Dear MTN Sudan CEO Melik Melamu & MTN Group CEO Rob Shuter. We write to urgently request that you publicly denounce the internet shutdowns in Sudan, and pledge your support to maintain unfettered internet access in the country, especially in moments of conflict or unrest
The Sudan peace deal is greeted with little excitement
The men responsible for the bloodshed will not relinquish power, nor will they be held accountable
Low-key South Sudan independence day
Tuesday marks eight years of South Sudan’s independence from Sudan but there will be no big celebrations because of the tough economic situation in the country, independent Eye Radio reports quoting Information Minister Michael Makuei
On anniversary of South Sudanese independence, UNHCR urges leaders to deliver lasting peace
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
South Sudan releases budget after paying civil servants
South Sudan on Monday presented a 2019-20 fiscal year budget of 208 billion South Sudanese pounds ($1.3 billion) to parliament after agreeing to pay six months’ salary arrears to civil servants, reports Anadolu Agency
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South Sudan lawmakers quit budget presentation over unpaid public salaries
South Sudanese lawmakers stormed out of a budget presentation for the 2019/20 financial year by the finance minister on Thursday, with one citing frustrations over non-payment of salaries of civil servants and soldiers
Sudan protests: Military council wants talks to resume
Sudan’s military council has called for unconditional talks with protest leaders
‘Now is the time to act’ for victims of violence in Sudan, ICC Prosecutor urges Security Council
The UN Security Council must “seize this moment” presented by the current turmoil in Sudan, to provide justice at long last for the victims of violence in Darfur, and those who have suffered at the hands of the brutal military crackdown earlier this month.