Malakal Deserted, Destroyed in New South Sudan Fighting

By Charlton Doki Abandoned Sudanese tank outside Malakal, Upper Nile State. The area here was heavily contested during the 1983-2005 war (Photo: Simon Roughneen) February 25, 2014 [JUBA] — International anti-poverty NGO Oxfam has pulled its staff out of Malakal in South Sudan, describing the town in Upper Nile as deserted, with dead bodies in…

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S. Sudan rebels seek political reforms to build new nation

By Tesfa-Alem Tekle Members of the delegation opposed to South Sudan’s government attend talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to try and broker a ceasefire between South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir-led government forces and rebels allied to deposed vice-president, Riak Machar. (AFP/Jacey FORTIN). February 24, 2014 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudanese rebels group – the SPLM-in-Opposition…

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Juba rejects interim administration without Salva Kiir

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and his former deputy, Dr Riek Machar Teny(Nyamilepedia) February 24, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudan government on Monday rejected any proposal to form an interim government without either President Salva Kiir or its former vice-president Riek Machar who now leads a rebellion in the country. Forces loyal to both leaders are…

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