By Kidega Livingstone Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has received a new chairperson to continue mandate of the body. The incoming CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Yitayal Gelaw Bitew, replaces Maj. Gen. Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, whose term elapsed this year. Speaking during the CTSAMVM Technical Committee[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Nairobi talks, antidote for South Sudan-Gituai
By William Madouk Interim chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) views Nairobi peace talks as an antidote to South Sudan’s stability. Rtd. Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai cited the Nairobi Peace Initiative as a way of achieving inclusivity, justice, and building peace processes. Mr. Gituai[Read More…]
Opposition accuses SSPDF of fresh recruitment
By Kidega Livingstone Opposition parties to Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) have accused SSPDF of jeopardizing security arrangements by recruiting more soldiers. In a recent report by CTSAMVM discussed by the members, it was alleged that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) was[Read More…]
Let us stop seeing ourselves as enemies-Amum tells Kiir
By William Madouk The leader of Real-Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (Real-SPLM), Pagan Amum, has made a clarion call to the unity government to stop looking at them as enemies but instead, see each other as brothers and sisters to pave the way for genuine peace in the country. Amum,[Read More…]
Parties optimistic of peace deal
By William Madouk South Sudan is set to make history once again, in Kenya, the birthplace of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), as talks between the transitional government and holdout group begin. The eyes of the world are now focused on Nairobi, with high hopes that these talks will[Read More…]
The next generation will never believe $100 was once at SSP 200
First and foremost, who knew the United States Dollar during the dark days of the Civil War. If there were, indeed, those who knew it, then they were too few, maybe students who were studying abroad and a few businesspeople. That was because the Sudanese Pound had value the same[Read More…]
The recent incident in Warrap State, where seven people tragically lost their lives due to suffocation in a container detention facility, is a disturbing event that demands immediate attention. It is a terrible violation of human rights. First and foremost, our heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have[Read More…]
South Sudan is currently facing a severe hunger crisis that threatens lives as the local currency continues to depreciate against the US dollar. This situation highlights the failure to effectively manage the economy of South Sudan. This further raises concerns about the economic competence of the leaders and the ability[Read More…]
A teenager drowns in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Wath-Thok River in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The deceased, identified as Akot Akot, met his fate on Monday as he attempted to swim when he could not manage to cross the river like his peers.[Read More…]
MP voices concern as ministers neglect sessions
By Kidega Livingstone A Member of National Assembly has raised concern over consistent absence of during the parliamentary sittings of Members of Parliament (MPs), who are also ministers. Parliamentary sittings are held every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Each session presents an agenda that encompasses critical matters to be addressed,[Read More…]
Gov’t to review Land Act
By Bida Elly David Undersecretary in the National Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development, Louis Kuoth, said they will review the South Sudan Land Act in a bid to address pressing land issues on land across the country. He spoke on Wednesday to the media in an interview[Read More…]
Abyei dominates UN Security Council meeting
By William Madouk Discussion on the stalled determination of the final status of Abyei dominates the United Nations Security Council meeting. In a statement released yesterday, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, said that political progress towards the determination of the final status of Abyei remains stalled as war[Read More…]
SSPDF commander arrested over death of 7 in Warrap
By William Madouk A Brigade-four commander in charge of Barpuot military barrack, along with several officers have been arrested in Warrap State following death of seven people in a container detention facility. This came after at least seven people died of suffocation after being locked up in a 20-foot[Read More…]
WARNING! Uganda tips South Sudan on looming flood catastrophe
By Kidega Livingstone Uganda has sent a serious alert to South Sudan to get prepared for looming flash floods as it plans to release water downstream from its reservoir in Lake Victoria. This will affect most parts of the country this rainy season. The alert was sent to South[Read More…]
Someone’s is someone’s, but yours is yours
Not long ago, a man, hailing from a poor family, struggled so hard to break the chain of poverty in his family. By the grace of God, he gained wealth and became rich. Most of his wealth were cattle. When he was about to marry, be bought a prestigious bull[Read More…]
THEY HATE ME FOR NOTHING
They say I kill. Who do I kill? Do I have eyes to see them? Do I have legs to run after them? Do I have hands to hold myself? Do I have money to buy my bullets? Are they in their right minds to hate me? They hate[Read More…]
Lawmakers fume over 2% community’s oil shares
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers from Unity State in the national parliament are calling for an investigation into the allocation of 2% oil shares to communities in oil-producing areas. They claim that these communities are being cheated out of their share, which is intended to fund development, education, health,[Read More…]
Lobong orders Torit market renovation
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State government has issued a one-month ultimatum for businesses in Torit town to renovate or rebuild their shops along Juba highway. Oringa John Geoffrey, the Press Secretary in the office of Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore explained the initiative. “Governor Louis Lobong Lojore met with[Read More…]
Inter-state conflict affecting Gogrial East -MP
By Kidega Livingstone Inter-communal conflict and cattle raiding are endangering the lives of people in Gogrial East County of Warrap State, an area Member of Parliament has said. MP. Mary Atong told the national parliament that people normally come to attack and raid cattle of her community. “My people[Read More…]
Gola prohibits age-set fights in Pibor
By William Madouk All security apparatus, civil servants, and humanitarian workers found participating in age-set fights in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area will face persecution and risk losing their jobs, the area authority warned. In an order No. 07/2024 seen by this outlet, the chief administrator of Greater Pibor[Read More…]