By George Arnett June 18, 2014(Datablog) — Ukraine, South Sudan and Egypt are among countries who have had a dramatic fall in the rankings while Qatar is one of the most likely places to see a drop in peace in the coming years The world has become less peaceful each year since 2008 according to…
Salva Kiir asks for more support from Uganda gov’t
By STEPHEN WANDERA June 18, 2014(Kampala) — The South Sudanese government has requested Uganda to help explain to the international community that its President Salva Kiir cannot step down as demanded by the rebels led by the former vice-president Gen. Riek Machar. “You have been our good Samaritans; help us tell the world that the rebels…
South Sudan Peace Talks Postponed Over Off-Color Comment
By Philip Aleu June 17, 2014(JUBA) — The latest round of peace talks for South Sudan was delayed Tuesday after the government objected to President SalvaKiir and opposition chiefRiekMachar being called “stupid” by an official from thebloc mediating the talks, and the opposition said the negotiations were not inclusive enough.South Sudan Foreign Affairs Minister Barnaba…
