South Sudan peace talks have stalled over a text mediators and opposition officials want added to a provision that authorizes levying punitive measures against individuals who violate the peace process
Author: Martin Berge, Jr.
Rapport: South Sudan – Greater Akobo Rapid Displacement Brief Jonglei State, South Sudan, January 2018
Following the outbreak of conflict in Pieri, Uror County, in mid-January, internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Uror and Akobo West fled to Akobo town and Bor Protection of Civilian (PoC) site, whilst others have moved towards Ethiopia to reach refugee camps in Gambella
Clan Fighting in South Sudan Leaves 15 Dead
At least 15 people have been killed and several others injured during clan fighting in South Sudan, a government official and witnesses say
Opinion: An arms embargo against South Sudan comes better late than never
The arms embargo will have little practical effect, since the United States does not sell any weapons to South Sudan, but it is better late than never, an important predicate to another drive at the United Nations Security Council for a global arms ban and more pressure on the nation’s murderous leadership
Sudan: Students Protest in North Kordofan, Khartoum March Foiled By Security
El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, witnessed a peaceful demonstration yesterday carried out by university students against the rise of prices. A peaceful march scheduled in Khartoum was suppressed by a heavy security presence
Russia to boost Sudan military
In address to army officers and soldiers, Sudanese president says programme agreed with Moscow aims to enable Sudanese military to counter any threat
South Sudan: Government Ends Peace Talks Boycott
The South Sudanese government ended a boycott Tuesday after mediators accepted the participation of its entire delegation in the revitalisation forum
Statsministerens kontor anklages for triksing med flyktning-tall
Fire ansatte ved statsministerens kontor i Uganda er suspendert etter påstander om juks med tall over antall flyktninger i området rundt Kampala. Det er satt i gang politietterforskning. For fem år siden svindlet statsministerens kontor over 20 millioner norske bistandskroner
More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission
Some 300 child soldiers, including 87 girls, were formally released by armed groups in South Sudan, the United Nations mission in the country reported on Wednesday, calling on all stakeholders to support the young people on the journey back to their communities and help them build a future for themselves
South Sudan Recalls Ambassador After US Imposes Arms Restrictions
South Sudan has recalled its ambassador to the United States, after the Trump administration unilaterally imposed arms restrictions on the government last week