South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir used the occasion of celebrating six years of independence to apologise for his government’s mistakes, including the failure to pay public workers because of an ongoing economic crisis
Author: Martin Berge, Jr.
SOUTH SUDAN’S WOMEN IN UNIFORM WORK TO COMBAT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE PEACE
About 100 uniformed women serving in South Sudan’s security sector are working towards combatting gender-based violence as well as securing a leading role in the country’s peace process
How Darfur Became Sudan’s Kingmaker
The country’s strongman is using the region to cement his rule
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