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S. Sudan unveils new strategy to strengthen relations with Sudan
August 14, 2013 (JUBA) – South Sudan unveiled a new diplomatic strategy on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relations with the government of Sudan at three levels, according to a senior diplomat.South...
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Machar sues Lakes state caretaker governor in court over "false" accusations
August 14, 2013 (JUBA) – South Sudan's former vice-president, Riek Machar Teny, said he was filing a court case against the caretaker governor of Lakes state, Matur Chut Dhuol, over his allegations...
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Sudan condemns violent crackdown on pro-Morsi protestors in Egypt
August 14, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government on Wednesday condemned the killing of hundreds of protesters loyal to deposed president Muhammad Morsi in Egypt in a full-force crackdown by...
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North Darfur governor brokers truce between two warring tribes
August 14, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The governor of Sudan's North Darfur state Osman Mohamed Youssef Kibir announced that the conflicting Ma'alia and Rezeigat tribes have reached an agreement to stop violent...
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Fire burns ammunition store of bodyguards belonging to South Sudan ex-VP
August 15, 2013 (JUBA) – Fire has burned down a small ammunitions store which belonged to the bodyguards of the former Vice-president of the Republic, Riek Machar Teny, at his Juba resident.Burning...
View ArticleAid agencies get $ 6 million from UN for Jonglei
August 15, 2013 (JUBA) - The United Nations has approved $ 6 million for aid agencies in South Sudan to deliver assistance to communities affected by conflict in Jonglei State, according to a statement...
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Unity traffic police impound cars without insurance and number plates
By Bonifacio Taban KuichAugust 14, 2013 (BENTIU) – Police in Unity state have seized 40 unregistered cars, including motor cycles and Tuk Tuks, following a traffic blitz across the region.Traffic...
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Kiir to visit Khartoum for talks with Bashir over post-secession disputes
August 15, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan president Salva Kiir Mayardit will make a state visit Khartoum later this month for talks with Sudanese president Omer Al-Bashir over bilateral relations, according...
View ArticleUS army trains Uganda military officers for Somalia mission
August 15, 2013 (KAMPALA) - The US army has trained 145 Ugandan military police officers who are set for deployment in Somalia under the auspices of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).The...
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SPLA investigating suspects over human rights abuse in Jonglei
August 15, 2013 (JUBA) – The South Sudanese army (SPLA) pledged on Thursday to prosecute culprits involved in alleged human rights abuses in Jonglei, according to the newly-appointed defence...
View ArticleOur Chief Justice has lost his integrity, how...?!
By Mut Turuk*August 15, 2013 - The title of this article would raise a great surprise, particularly to the readers and the people of South Sudan at large. Our Chief Justice, Justice Chan Reech Madut is...
View ArticleUNAMID expresses concern over tribal violence in East Darfur
August 15, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The joint African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has expressed concern over the rising casualties from recent clashes between the Rezeigat and Maalia...
View ArticleDarfur rebels say they have no information from UNAMID over detained chopper
August 15, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The rebel Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minnawi (SLM-MM) pledged to free soon a chopper contracted by the African Union United National Mission in Darfur(UNAMID)...
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Sudan says floods situation does not amount to "disaster"
August 15, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Secretary General of the Arab League Nabil Elaraby called on member states to provide urgent humanitarian relief to the victims of floods and heavy rainfall that hit...
View ArticleUnity state: Education a priority to improve insecurity, says minister
By Bonifacio Taban KuichAugust 15, 2013 (BENTIU) - The new education minister in South Sudan's Unity state, Peter Gai Joak, says he will work to improve the proliferation of quality education for all...
View ArticleBor Commissioner expects no food shortages in his county
August 15, 2013 (BOR) - The Commissioner for Bor County in Jonglie State, Agot Alier, said that he expects no food shortages in his county next year as locals can now work and get food under a...
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S. Sudan law body condemns threats against Amum's lawyers
August 15, 2013 (JUBA) – A South Sudan law body has strongly condemned threats against lawyers representing the ruling party (SPLM) Secretary General, Pagan Amum after he challenged President Salva...
View ArticleCentral African Republic a threat to Great Lakes security-UN officials
August,16, 2013 (NEW YORK) - United Nations officials have warned that the Central African Republic(CAR) poses a threat to peace in the Great Lakes region following the toppling of President Francois...
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Kiir gives green light for resumption of SPLM transformation processes
August 16, 2013 (JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan, who also chairs the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), has finally instructed for resumption of the party's...
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Sudanese Islamists in rare show of unity against events in Egypt
August 16, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese Islamist supporters of the deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi have rallied in Khartoum following Friday prayers to protest against the deadly crackdown in...
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