The residence of South Sudanese Vice President Riek Machar is said to be surrounded by security forces in the capital Juba, a day after he called on regional and international leaders to intervene to end renewed fighting in the states of Unity and Upper Nile – which are considered his …
Read More »Conflict in Ukraine: South Sudan called to condemn Russia
Western diplomats in South Sudan have urged the country to support a resolution by the United Nations to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly will on Wednesday vote on a resolution censuring Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Dozens of states are expected to formally …
Read More »At least ten killed in a plane crash in South Sudan
The information has been confirmed by the country’s authorities. A small plane crashed on Tuesday evening in the eastern Jonglei State, killing all the 10 people on board. It happened at Pieri airstrip shortly after take-off while heading to the capital, Juba. The plane belonged to a local aviation company, …
Read More »Members of South Sudan president’s staff contract COVID-19
They are twenty seven members of the South Sudan’s president staff to contract the coronavirus, according to a presidential aide. Those affected are mainly junior staff and members of the presidential security team. But according to the statement of Ateny Wek Ateny, the spokesman of the government, the President has …
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