Category: South Sudan

Nearly 150 Confirmed Dead in South Sudan Shooting On The Eve of Its 5th Independence Anniversary

Thousands killed in Juba as president SaLVA Kiir turned against his opponents. (Photo: file)

July 09, 2016(Nyamilepedia) —– The last two days shooting in South Sudan capital, Juba, has claimed nearly 150 lives, mostly soldiers on both sides. While detailed reports are still being filed, more than 100 soldiers on Kiir’s side are believed to have died along with over 30 soldiers on Machar’s side. While majority of SPLA-IO…

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Latest: Shooting Subsided, Dr. Machar and President Kiir Still At J1

South Sudan leaders, President Salva Kiir, First Vice President, Riek Machar, and James Wani Igga at a press briefing at J1 this evening(Photo: Nyamilepedia)

July 08, 206(Nyamilepedia) — South Sudan’s guns have subsided a while ago after intense fighting outside Salva Kiir’s Palace. The presidency, Salva Kiir, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, and James Wani Igga, are still here calling for calm and restraint. “This is a very unfortunate incident which none of us really knows what has happened, all…

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