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South Sudan:
Igga Rules Out Standing Aside for Rebel Leader Machar
Sudan Tribune, 2 September 2014
South Sudan's vice-president, James Wani Igga, said on Tuesday that he will not step down again to accommodate his predecessor Riek Machar. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Displaced Call for New Government Without Rival Leaders
Sudan Tribune, 31 August 2014
Internally displaced people (IDPs) residing inside a UN camp in South Sudan's capital, Juba, have called on the international community to support the formation of a new government… Read more »
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South Sudan:
National Peace and Reconciliation Conference Kicks Off in Wau
Sudan Tribune, 2 September 2014
A three-day national dialogue on peace and reconciliation kicked off in South Sudan's Western Bahr el Ghazal capital, Wau, on Tuesday amid calls for unity among citizens. Read more »
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South Sudan:
New UN Envoy Stresses Civilian Protection, National Ownership of Peace Process
UN News, 2 September 2014
Taking up her post today as head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Ellen Margrethe Løj acknowledged that while it was a "huge and difficult" challenge,… Read more »
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South Sudan:
New UN Chief Says S. Sudan Situation Poses 'Huge Challenge'
Sudan Tribune, 3 September 2014
The newly appointed head of the UN peace keeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said the situation in the country presents a huge task for her. Read more »
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East Africa:
IGAD's Credibility Seriously Damaged By South Sudan Summit Fiasco
African Arguments, 3 September 2014
August was not IGAD's finest month. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Swings & Roundabouts - S. Sudan Peace Talks
VOA, 2 September 2014
From bilateral to multilateral and now back to bilateral - that's how the peace talks for South Sudan seem to be shaping up in Addis Ababa. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Former Detainees Say IGAD Proposal 'Unjust'
Sudan Tribune, 2 September 2014
The SPLM former detainees have criticised the recently imposed protocol by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), describing it as "unfair, bias and unjust". They… Read more »
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Sudan:
South Sudan Bishop - Did Our Martyrs Die in Vain?"
ACNS, 3 September 2014
An Anglican bishop has challenged the people of South Sudan and its leaders not to dishonour the memory of national martyrs by fighting each other. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Opposition Want Government Peace Team Dissolved
Sudan Tribune, 2 September 2014
The leader of the opposition United Sudan African Party (USAP), Joseph Ukel has asked President Salva Kiir to dissolve the government delegation involved in the Addis Ababa peace… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Unseated Lawmaker Says Parliament 'Illegitimate'
Sudan Tribune, 2 August 2014
A South Sudanese lawmaker who was recently removed from the national assembly welcomed the move, but described then law-making institution as "illegitimate". Read more »
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South Sudan:
Rebel Leader Appoints More Diplomats
Sudan Tribune, 1 September 2014
South Sudan's former vice-president turned rebel leader, Riek Machar, has appointed additional diplomats to represent the opposition faction of the Sudan Peoples' Liberation… Read more »