Hilde F. Johnson, Head of UNMISS with press. Salva Kiir. Photo: Reuters January 14, 2014 [Kenya-African Review] –South Sudan rebels commanded by former vice-president Dr Riek Machar have committed horrible human rights violations in Upper Nile and Unity States, according to preliminary investigations by the United Nations. The UN mission to South Sudan said it…
Bor County Plans To Evacuate Civilians From Swampy Areas
Written by Jacob Achiek Jok Bor County Commissioner has announced plans to help evacuate the civilians stranded in swamp areas, to higher grounds, so that most of them can access aid services. Displace people arriving at the river barge from Bor by boats. Ben Curtis/AP/File January 13, 2014 [Juba] –“Bor community is trying to evacuate those…
Uganda Parliament to Debate Additional Troops to South Sudan
Written by Peter Clottey Uganda Parliament in session. January 13, 2014 [VOA] — Uganda’s parliament plans to begin debate Tuesday about President Yoweri Museveni’s request seeking approval to deploy additional troops to South Sudan, to help stabilize the security situation there, according to legislator Muwanga Kivumbi Muhammed. Muhammed, a leading member of the parliamentary committee…
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