Editor James, CCTV. Information minister, Michael Makuei Lueth, urging people seeking refuge to return home, Dec 17, 2013. Photo: UNMISS. February 6, 2014 [CCTV] — South Sudan’s government has criticized the Intergovernmental Authority for Development for what it describes as a violation of last month’s ceasefire agreement with rebels loyal to sacked vice-president Riek Machar. On Wednesday, South Sudan’s Information…
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Salva Kiir will not pardon the remaining 4 political detainees
President Salva Kiir: ‘I will not pardon anyone’ South Sudanese president, Salva Kiir Salva Kiir Mayardiit. February 6, 2014 [RT] — South Sudanese President Salva Kiir said today that he will not ‘pardon’ any of the remaining four high-level political detainees, suggesting that they could not be released until after a court ruling. The president was asked since…
ICC Could Investigate South Sudan Conflict after UN Resolution
By Peter Clottey February 5, 2014[ICC] –The International Criminal Court (ICC) cannot launch an investigation into alleged human rights violations in South Sudan despite concerns that warring factions in Africa’s newest nation are committing crimes against humanity, says Fadi El-Abdallah, spokesman for the ICC. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called for the prosecution…
