The newest member state of the United Nations, South Sudan wants to sideline the world body over their “activities” during the ongoing war in the troubled nation. Written by Honeywell Dickens Okello Salva Kiir Mayardiit. January 20, 2014[JUBA] — According to sources in the government, President Salvatore Kiir in consultation with a neighbouring head of state, wants…
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South Sudan soldiers ‘try to force entry into UN base sheltering civilians’
Written by David Smith, SPLA soldiers paraded to take back Bentiu oil state from the Pro-democratic forces. Photo: chimps January 20, 2014 [The Guardians] — The UN has accused South Sudanese soldiers and officials of attempting to force their way into a peacekeeping base containing thousands of displaced civilians, raising fears over the UN’s ability…
IGAD delegation heads to Juba for talks on detainees
Amb. Seyoum Mesfin, Ethiopian Foreign Minister and IGAD mediator. January 19, 2014 [JUBA-ADDIS ABABA] — Peace mediators from the East African regional body IGAD departed from Addis Ababa and were expected to arrive in Juba by Sunday evening for talks on the release of political detainees, according to a South Sudanese government source. IGAD,…
