BY Colum Lynch, FP. June 16, 2014(FP) — For years, American administrations have embraced U.N. peacekeeping as a cost-effective alternative to U.S. military intervention, a policy that has allowed Washington to harness the power and purse of foreign governments to promote America’s security and humanitarian interests abroad. “It’s a smart investment,” President Obama recently told…
Category: South Sudan
SPLA Collects Abandoned Equipment, Occupies Deserted Positions
June 16, 2014(Nyamilepedia) — A report released through the office of military spokesperson for SPLA in Opposition, Brig. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, alleges that the SPLA Gallant forces under direct command of Maj. Gen. Gabriel Tanginye are taking over the abandoned areas, previously occupied by the deserting government troops. The forces under overall command of…
CMD: Food, shelters & water points are immediately needed for displaced in Jonglei
By Reverend Thomas Tut Gany, June 16, 2014(Nyamilepedia) — According to Reverend Thomas Tut Gany, the Director of Christian Mission for Development (CMD), more than 110,000 displaced people in Ayod, Duk and Nyirol counties in Jonglei state are in dire need, facing water and food shortages, and lack of shelter. Reverend Tut returned to Juba…
