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…
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…
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…
