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South Sudan:
Diplomats Defect to SPLM-Lo Rebels
Sudan Tribune, 21 November 2014
Deputy head of mission to South Sudan embassy in Ethiopia, David Dang Kong, on Friday announced joining the SPLM/A opposition faction under the leadership of former vice-president,… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Vice-President Vows Never to Step Down
Sudan Tribune, 21 November 2014
South Sudanese vice president, James Wani Igga on Thursday broke the silence over his political fate in the proposed transitional government of national unity, saying he would not… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Situating Transitional Justice in the Context of South Sudan
Fahamu, 18 November 2014
Africa's newest nation has been engulfed in violent conflict for a year now. It is sad that the freedom struggle that lasted so long has not translated into quality life for the… Read more »
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Ethiopia:
UN Refugee Agency Starts Relocation of 15,000 South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia
UN News, 18 November 2014
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has begun relocating nearly 15,000 South Sudanese refugees who had been stranded for a few months at a way station in western Ethiopia after the… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Refugees Sceptical of Peace Deal
Sudan Tribune, 23 November 2014
South Sudanese refugees who fled to Uganda are doubtful about the warring parties reaching a peace deal mediated by the East African regional bloc (IGAD). Read more »
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South Sudan:
UN Official 'Heartbroken' Over Suffering in the Country
Sudan Tribune, 21 November 2014
The United Nations assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs on Friday described as "heartbreaking" the level of violence witnessed during 11 months of conflict in South… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Garang's Widow Says Reconciliatory Talks Not for Positions
Sudan Tribune, 20 November 2014
Rebecca Nyandeng, the widow of South Sudan's former leader, John Garang said reconciliatory talks she recently held with president Salva Kiir were meant to bridge existing… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Security Downplay Targeting Journalists
Sudan Tribune, 22 November 2014
Members of South Sudanese security services have dismissed reports claiming they are political tools used by government to target journalists critical of the current Read more »
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South Sudan:
Army Says Armed Rebellion Uncovered Within Equatoria Region
Sudan Tribune, 23 November 2014
The South Sudanese army (SPLA) claimed it uncovered a plan by some politicians and former militia members allegedly to form a rebellion parallel to that of the armed opposition led… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Juba Accuses Defected Diplomat of Trying to Dodge Fraud Claims
Sudan Tribune, 22 November 2014
The South Sudanese government has confirmed the defection of one of its diplomats in neighbouring Ethiopia, citing allegations of financial fraud as the reason behind the decision. Read more »