File photo: oil storage facility in Bentiu (Charlton Doki, Upperniletimes.net) February 2, 2014 [London] — Production of ‘Dar Blend’ crude oil from Upper Nile State is expected to be at least 30% lower in February than in January, according to a leading commodities information company. Before the crisis in mid December, South Sudan produced about…
Awerial Commissioner removed after Kalthok, Yirol incidents
Adopted from RT February 2, 2014[YIROL WEST] — Commissioner of Awerial Andrew Ayiu was removed on Friday by Governor Matur Chut Dhuol, who also issued a decree appointing a successor. Ayiu was the county’s chief executive only since October last year. His removal follows clashes with rebels at Kalthok village on 22 December, which prompted…
South Sudan army urges $158mn more to fight rebels
Anadolu Agency The Chief of Ugandan Defence Forces Gen Katumba meets SPLA Chief of Staff, Gen Hoth Mai, after the UPDF seized Bor. Photo Reuters February 2, 2014 [JUBA] — Information Minister Michael Makuei told reporters that the cabinet had requested additional 500 million South Sudanese…
