South Sudan:   Large Force Arrests South Sudan's Ex-Deputy Defense Minister

Dabanga, 17 December 2013

The former Deputy Minister of Defence Majak d'Agoot was arrested early this evening in Juba by a large mixed force of police and national security. Read more »

South Sudan:   South Sudan Government 'In Control' After Alleged Coup Bid - Kiir

VOA, 16 December 2013

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir said Monday that his government was in control of Juba after parts of the capital were rocked by unrest overnight in what officials have said… Read more »

South Sudan:   South Sudan Quashes Coup Attempt, Says President Kiir

ERTA, 16 December 2013

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir says an attempted coup by soldiers loyal to his sacked former deputy Riek Machar has been put down. It comes after heavy gunfire overnight in the… Read more »

South Sudan:   Fresh Gunfire in South Sudan Capital After Alleged Coup Attempt

VOA, 17 December 2013

Gunfire resumed overnight in South Sudan's capital, where President Salva Kiir had declared an overnight curfew in response to an attack on the army headquarters. Read more »

Sudan:   Kiir Says Ex-VP Machar Planned Attack, Declares Curfew in Juba

Sudan Tribune, 16 December 2013

South Sudan president, Salva Kiir has accused his former vice-president of alleged involvement Sunday's attack on the military headquarters in the country's capital, Juba. Read more »

South Sudan:   Gov't Says Military Clashes Contained, Despite Continous Gunfire

Sudan Tribune, 17 December 2013

The South Sudanese government said it has managed to contain military clashes in the capital, Juba from spreading to its outskirts, despite congun battles that continued Tuesday… Read more »

South Sudan:   U.S. Urges South Sudan Not to Slide Back Into Violence

VOA, 16 December 2013

U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth on Monday urged South Sudan not to slide back into violence after clashes rocked Juba overnight, but refused to call the… Read more »

South Sudan:   Civilians Seek Refuge in UN Compound in Juba

The Star, 16 December 2013

Hundreds of civilians have sought shelter in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan's compound adjacent to the Juba International Airport following fighting that broke out in… Read more »

Sudan:   South Sudan's President Accuses His Political Rivals of 'Attempted Coup' - Vows Justice Will Prevail

SSNA, 16 December 2013

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has accused his political rivals of orchestrating of what he termed as "a failed coup". Read more »

South Sudan:   South Sudan - UN Envoy Urges Calm As Thousands Flee Violence to UN Bases

SNA, 16 December 2013

he United Nations peacekeeping in South Sudan is deeply concerned about a new bout of fighting that has forced some 7,000 civilians - many women and children - to seek refuge at… Read more »

South Sudan:   Curfew in Juba - Coup Update

The Star, 16 December 2013

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has imposed a 6pm - 6am curfew in the capital Juba, following overnight fighting. Kiir accused his former vice president Riek Machar of a failed… Read more »

South Sudan:   AU Frowns At South Sudan's Attempted Coup

Daily Trust, 17 December 2013

The African Union has frowned at the recent attempted coup in South Sudan. The failed attempt to oust the South Sudan government started on Sun-day and lasted throughout the night… Read more »

South Sudan:   PA Foils Rebellion Attempt in South Sudan

SNA, 16 December 2013

Heavy fighting broke out in, Juba, the capital of the State of South Sudan, near the Ministry of Defense between armed group from the People's Army, an affiliate of the Republican… Read more »

South Sudan:   South Sudan People's Army Aborts Mutiny in Juba

SNA, 16 December 2013

Clashes erupted at the area of the Ministry of Defence of South Sudan between an armed group belonging to the Republican Guards of the People's Defence Army and forces of the… Read more »

South Sudan:   South Sudan Imposes Curfew After Coup Attempt

VOA, 16 December 2013

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir declared a curfew in Juba, accusing soldiers allied with the former vice president attempted a coup overnight in the capital Juba, but were… Read more »

South Sudan:   Hospital Overwhelmed in South Sudan Capital

Dabanga, 16 December 2013

The main civil hospital in Juba has been overwhelmed by an influx of gunshot victims after fighting broke out in the city. Dr. Ronald Makmot told Radio Tamazuj at around 4pm that… Read more »

Kenya:   Kenya Urges Calm After Alleged South Sudan Coup Attempt

VOA, 16 December 2013

The Kenyan government on Monday expressed concern about developments in South Sudan, where a group of soldiers said to be allied with former Vice President Riek Machar launched an… Read more »

Sudan:   Gen. Salih Phones South Sudan Vice - President

SNA, 16 December 2013

The First Vice - President of the Republic, Field marshal Omer Al-Bashir, Monday made a telephone call with the Vice - President of South Sudan State, James Wani, through which he… Read more »

South Sudan:   President Kiir Declares Curfew in Juba

GoSS, 16 December 2013

The president of the Republic of South Sudan H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit has imposed curfew over Juba city following heavy gunfire that started in the Saturday December 15, in the city… Read more »

South Sudan:   South Sudan Unrest Worries U.S.

VOA, 16 December 2013

U.S. officials are keeping a close watch on South Sudan, where violence persists despite claims by the government in Juba that the situation is under control. Read more »

Sudan:   South Sudan 'Attempted Coup' Fails, Says President

DW, 16 December 2013

The government in South Sudan has said an attempted coup failed overnight and that the country is still secure. A curfew has been put in an effort to calm the situation. Read more »