Many Eritreans, Somalis, Ethiopians, and others came to South Sudan after 2011 to escape repression or fear. Now they say they have a double portion. By Jason Patinkin, Correspondent, CSM March 18, 2014 (JUBA) — Two years ago when Peter moved here from nearby Eritrea, things looked pretty good: South Sudan was a new country getting…
Japan Announces $1.5 Million to Bolster South Sudan Peace
By Phillip Aleu, VOA The flag of Japan and South Sudan. March 17, 2014 (JUBA) — Japan is releasing $1.5 million in aid to South Sudan to try to advance the young country’s peace process, Japanese ambassador to Juba Takeshi Akamatsu told VOA. The monies come with few strings attached, but because they are from Japan’s…
Uganda Advised to Drag S.Sudan to International Tribunal Over Unpaid Debts
By Sam Waswa Ugandan Traders sell foodstuffs in Sudan (photo Monday Times) March 17, 2014 (Nyamilepedia) — Coming to 8 years, South Sudan government has failed to settle claims amounting to Shs 122bn ($49m) for goods and services supplied to it by Ugandan traders and efforts to compel the Juba government to clear the debt have…
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