File picture of south Sudanese soldiers in Melut, Upper Nile State, South Sudan on November 20/AFP March 6, 2014 (Melut) — Dozens of wounded fighters arrived over the past few days to Melut, a government-controlled town on the White Nile north of the Upper Nile state capital Malakal. A source who preferred not to be…
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South Sudan Officials on ‘Coup-Convincing’ Tour
Lucy Poni, Source: worldatlas March 6, 2014 (NAIROBI) — South Sudan has dispatched a three-man team to try to convince African leaders that months of fighting in the young country were triggered by a botched coup bid led by former vice president Riek Machar — a message Juba has had difficulty convincing others is true.…
‘LEAVE MAYARDIT ALONE!’ Kiir’s supporters beg Garang’s ghost.
Source: Saakam Bull Horns placed on Dr. John Garang Grave/Memorial Site March 6, 2014 (JUBA/ADDIS ABABA) — The number of ritual slaughtering of bulls, placement of bull horns plus other animal remains on Dr. Garang’s grave at the memorial site in Juba has seen a significant raise in recent days after groups believe to be…
