February 4, 2014 New DigitalGlobe satellite images acquired on February 2, 2014 confirm at least one violation of the cessation of hostilities agreement signed by South Sudan’s combatant forces less than two weeks ago. Imagery of Leer town in Unity state, which journalists and aid workers have been unable to visit since the latest bout…
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South Sudan army chief warns against involvement in politics
The Chief of Ugandan Defence Forces Gen Katumba meets SPLA Chief of Staff, Gen Hoth Mai, after the UPDF seized Bor. Photo Reuters February 4, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s army (SPLA) chief of general staff on Monday broke his long silence on the country’s six-week old conflict, warning the military against involvement in…
U.S. urges South Sudan to honor ceasefire, free political prisoners
Reuters Government troops equipped with UNICEF’s “back to school” backpacks matching in the recently seized Mathiang near Bor. (Carl de Souza, AFP) February 3, 2014 [WASHINGTON] – The United States urged South Sudan’s leaders on Monday to implement a January 23 ceasefire between the government and rebels as an advance team of regional monitors arrived…
