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August 19, 2023
South Sudan Ratifies UN Convention on Disability Rights

JUBA — A joyful gathering of hundreds of people with disabilities convened in South Sudan's capital city, Juba, this week to mark the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, an optional protocol in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
July 20, 2023
UNHCR Urges End to Sudan's Conflict Amid Escalating Violence

The UNHCR's special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mohammed Affey, Thursday issued an urgent call to end the devastating conflict in Sudan, stressing the imperative to save millions of lives and restore peace in the region.
June 27, 2023
South Sudan Forms Blind Football Association

JUBA — 20-year-old Clement Tereka, who scored the winning goal during the final tournament match of South Sudan's Blind Football League, called his opponent, Kator FC, a tough challenge after his team, the Juba Boys Football Club, won the league's inaugural season.
May 18, 2023
East African Officials Discuss Regional Transport Project

JUBA — Ministers from Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan are holding a three-day meeting in Juba to discuss a project link to Kenya’s Lamu Port to South Sudan and Ethiopia through transport infrastructure.
May 31, 2019
South Sudan Reacts Angrily to Renewed UNSC Sanctions

South Sudan information minister accuses UN Security Council members who voted in favor of renewing sanctions on the country of opposing the government and emboldening holdout groups
March 23, 2019
Program Reunites S. Sudanese Separated During War

City of Malakal still bears scars from nation's five years of conflict
March 20, 2019
Tax Authority Warns it Will Name Corrupt South Sudan Officials

The National Revenue Authority says it's ready name and shame corrupt government and bank officials who steal tax money
February 07, 2019
S. Sudan's Kiir Blames Outsiders for Peace Deal Inaction

President tells ruling party lawmakers that deal faces many hurdles without international funding
November 29, 2018
New Report Accuses Uganda of Sending Arms to South Sudan

UK-based research group accuses Uganda of diverting European weapons to the South Sudan government, circumventing EU arms embargo
October 31, 2018
Machar Returns to Juba for Peace Celebrations

President Kiir promises to release Riek Machar's former spokesman James Gatdet and Machar's former advisor, South African citizen William John Endley in Juba peace celebrations, as Machar looks on
October 30, 2018
Progress in S. Sudan: Clean Streets, New Airport Terminal

A new passenger terminal opened Monday at Juba International Airport, complete with working computers, modern restrooms, VIP lounge, business class lounge, and economy class lounge
October 03, 2018
South Sudan Government Objects to War Crimes Court

Information Minister Michael Makuei labeled a hybrid court a "tool of regime change" by Western countries
September 07, 2018
S. Sudan Soldiers Sentenced for Crimes During '16 Hotel Raid

Court also orders government to compensate victims of July 11, 2016, attack
August 18, 2018
South Sudan Denies Issuing Former CAR President Fake Passport

Francois Bozize has been sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council for alleged crimes against humanity; the sanctions include a travel ban
August 06, 2018
Juba Residents Celebrate South Sudan Governance Deal

Deal will see rebel leader Riek Machar return as the first of five vice presidents under a transitional government of national unity
June 26, 2018
South Sudan President Promises to End Suffering at Khartoum Talks

After failing to reach deal in Addis Ababa, President Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar continue talking in Khartoum, but analysts are skeptical of peace deal
May 30, 2018
South Sudan President Urges Ethiopia to Oppose US-Drafted Sanctions

Salva Kiir flies to Addis Ababa, seeking Ethiopian support in bid to block punitive measures with UN Security Council vote
May 17, 2018
South Sudan Guards Against Ebola Outbreak

South Sudan health ministry and WHO officials ramp up efforts to stop the Ebola outbreak in neighboring DRC from crossing into South Sudan
May 17, 2018
UN Demands End to Attacks on Aid Workers in South Sudan

UN undersecretary–general for humanitarian affairs said four aid workers have been killed and 10 others abducted in the last two months alone
March 02, 2018
Kiir Spokesman Dismisses Rights Report Concerns

Government criticizes report by UN Human Rights Commission accusing dozens of top South Sudanese military officials of committing war crimes

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