By Deng Ghai Deng   Concerns have been raised regarding South Sudan’s decision to extend its transitional period by two years. Following his return from a human rights meeting in Geneva, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol briefed journalists on the reactions to this development. He noted[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Special Representative of UN Secretary-General and Head of Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, urges political leaders to make the most of the recent extension of the transitional period to prevent a relapse into conflict. Addressing a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, Haysom[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, the former director of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the National Security Service (NSS), returned to Juba on Wednesday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was dismissed by President Salva Kiir last week. His return, marked[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has dismissed swirling rumours regarding a shakeup in its military leadership. A recent social media speculates removal of Major General Lual Wek Gum from his position as commander of Tiger Division, also known as the Presidential Guards. The reports[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   High-ranking officials from the security sector have urged members of the National Security Service (NSS) to remain politically neutral and concentrate on their primary responsibilities. The call came during the reception of Gen. Akec Tong Aleu, the Director General of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of[Read More…]

By Staff writer   In an unpredicted move, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has revoked the appointment of Gen. Akol Koor Kuc as the governor of Warrap State. This comes hours after Gen. Akol returned to Juba from the United Arab Emirates. No reasons were given for the surprising withdrawal. In[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   European Union (EU) has called on South Sudan government to prioritize issuance of nationality documentation to prevent statelessness. EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Lothar Jaschke said that vulnerable groups such as refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and children should be targeted. Speaking at opening[Read More…]

By Philip Buda   In a significant move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and fostering Pan-Africanism, South Sudan and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to working together. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, welcomed his Ugandan counterpart, Hon. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda[Read More…]

By William Madouk   National Election Commission (NEC) is possibly staring at potential time challenges to meet all the prerequisites of electoral preparedness. The chairperson of United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance team in South Sudan, Darren S. Nance noted preparations for elections start two or more years earlier. “While two[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), Professor Abednego Akok, has cautioned members of the State High Election Committee against engaging in political activities. Speaking during the opening of a four-day induction workshop for committee members, Prof. Akok said as technocrats, members should focus on their[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, has called on UNICEF to double support for children in the war-affected Sudan. As conflict continues in neighbouring Sudan, Minister Goc expressed the need to double efforts in helping the affected children and elderly. According[Read More…]