[southsudankob] Over 50 killed near South Sudan oil-rich town: army

Over 50 killed near South Sudan oil-rich town: army ArticleComments (1)EmailPrintSave October 16, 2016 (MALAKAL) – Intense fighting between South Sudan’s rival factions around the Upper Nile state capital, claimed about 56 lives, the army spokesperson, Lul Ruai Koang said Sunday. SPLA soldiers s

[southsudankob] Gbudue state governor returns amid detention rumours

Gbudue state governor returns amid detention rumours ArticleComments (0)EmailPrintSave October 16, 2016 (YAMBIO) – The governor of Gbudue, one of South Sudan’s new states returned to the capital, Yambio Sunday, ending the widespread speculation that he had been detained in the country’s capital,

[southsudankob] Fwd: New blog from Insight on Conflict: Global peacebuilders unite: Germany 2016

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[southsudankob] Fwd: Reducing urban insecurity

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[southsudankob] Both SPLA and IO claim control of Lelo and Warjok

Both SPLA and IO claim control of Lelo and Warjok Memoscar Lasuba | October 17, 2016 | 12:34 pm Soldiers celebrate in the camp of Lelo following heavy fighting over the weekend - October 16, 2016. (Photo by REUTERS) The SPLA and forces loyal to Dr. Riek Machar are both claiming control of Lelo

[southsudankob] UNSC to debate secret assessment of RPF deployment obstacles

UNSC to debate secret assessment of RPF deployment obstacles Daniel Danis | October 17, 2016 | 11:41 am The Undersecretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations is expected to present to the Security Council today a confidential assessment on challenges affecting UNMISS and the deployment of a Regi

[southsudankob] S. Sudan rebel leader vows to return home, despite conditions

S. Sudan rebel leader vows to return home, despite conditions Article Comments (0) email Email print Print pdfSave separation increase decrease separation separation October 17, 2016 (KAMPALA) - South Sudan’s former first Vice-President, Riek Machar has vowed a return to the country, mon

[southsudankob] Machar says President Kiir used 7 planes to pursue him to Congo

Machar says President Kiir used 7 planes to pursue him to Congo Article Comments (15) email Email print Print pdfSave separation increase decrease separation separation October 17, 2016 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s former First Vice President, Riek Machar, has revealed that President Salva Kii

[southsudankob] S. Sudan welcomes Kenyan MPs push to stop hosting Machar

S. Sudan welcomes Kenyan MPs push to stop hosting Machar Article Comments (6) email Email print Print pdfSave separation increase decrease separation separation Kenyan Parliament (AFP Photo) October 17, 2016 (JUBA) - South Sudanese government under the leadership of President Salva Kiir

[southsudankob] Somalia’s elections: A small, stumbling step on the road to democracy

Somalia’s elections: A small, stumbling step on the road to democracy Posted on October 5, 2016 by Abdihakim Ainte Somalia’s (s)election may have become a site for competing elites rather than competing visions. But the importance of the imperfect process should not be underestimated. Eid celeb

[southsudankob] Ethiopia: How popular uprising became the only option

Ethiopia: How popular uprising became the only option Posted on October 7, 2016 by Michael C. Mammo In theory, the Oromo and Amhara are well-represented by parties in government. But they have never been perceived to have either legitimacy or autonomy. The government claims 52 people were killed

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[southsudankob] The AU tried and failed on Burundi. Now it’s time to try again.

The AU tried and failed on Burundi. Now it’s time to try again. Posted on October 10, 2016 by Elissa Jobson Unless regional and international organisations act in concert and inject new life into the mediation process, Burundi risks igniting a wider crisis. Credit: GCIS. The lack of a coordin

[southsudankob] The coin of power: Gen. Paul Malong aspires for president!!

The coin of power: Gen. Paul Malong aspires for president!! Oct. 17 Featured, Uncategorized 2 comments Tweet BY: ELHAG Paul, OCT/17/2016, SSN; As South Sudan sails in high turbulent social, economic and political seas, the tribally decorated head of the Jieng militia masquerading as the leg

[southsudankob] An Open Letter to the President of the Republic of S.Sudan on Brutal Killing of Defenseless Dinkas on the streets & Jungles of Equatoria Region

An Open Letter to the President of the Republic of S.Sudan on Brutal Killing of Defenseless Dinkas on the streets & Jungles of Equatoria Region Oct. 14 Politics, Uncategorized 20 comments Tweet By: Luka Geng Geng, lukag...@gmail.com, University Campus, Wau, OCT/14/2016, SSN; Mr. President,

[southsudankob] S. Sudan health minister in Yambio to assess services

S. Sudan health minister in Yambio to assess services ArticleComments (0)EmailPrintSave October 17, 2016 (YAMBIO) – A ministry of health delegation led by its minister is in South Sudan’s Gbudue state to assess performances of the state ministry and partners implementing health programmes. Speci