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South Sudan:
Concession to Rebels Not Sign of Weakness - Salva Kiir
Sudan Tribune, 29 October 2014
South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir, says his government heeded to demands from rebels led by his former deputy, Riek Machar for the sake of peace, but not due weaknesses. The… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Rebels Claim Control Over Bentiu As Government Denies
Sudan Tribune, 29 October 2014
South Sudan's rebel faction of the Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement (SPLM-in-Opposition) announced on Wednesday evening that its forces were in control of Bentiu, the… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Refugees in Ethiopia Reach Quarter of a Million
Sudan Tribune, 27 October 2014
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday said South Sudanese refugees continue to flee to Ethiopia in large numbers. UNHCR officials said that since conflict in South Sudan… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Seven People Killed in Lakes State Revenge Attack
Sudan Tribune, 27 October 2014
At least seven people have been killed in a revenge attack that took place in South Sudan's Lakes state county of Rumbek North on Monday, authorities told Sudan Tribune. Read more »
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South Sudan:
60 Civilians Injured in Fighting Near UN Base
UN News, 27 October 2014
More than 60 civilians were injured yesterday after fighting broke at a protection of civilians site next to the United Nations House on the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan,… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Over 60 Civilians Injured in Fighting Near UN Base
Sudan Tribune, 28 October 2014
More than 60 civilians were injured after fighting broke out over the weekend at a protection of civilians site next to the United Nations House in the South Sudan capital, a… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Conflict Victim Calls for Justice
Sudan Tribune, 28 October 2014
A victim of the Juba massacre has warned South Sudan's warring parties to refrain from rushing a deal to unify the country's rival factions without prosecuting the perpetrators of… Read more »
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South Africa:
Deputy President, AU Chair to Discuss South Sudan
SAnews.gov.za, 30 October 2014
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will hold discussions with AU Commission Chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Ethiopian Prime Minister… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Egypt Hails Kikwete On South Sudan Mediation
Daily News, 29 October 2014
EGYPT welcomed an agreement by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Arusha recently, commending President Jakaya Kikwete for the job well done to reconcile the rival… Read more »
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South Sudan:
UN Officials Welcome Launch in South Sudan of Campaign to End Use of Child Soldiers
UN News, 29 October 2014
The United Nations stands ready to support the Government of South Sudan in its renewed commitment to end the recruitment and use of children in the army, top UN officials declared… Read more »