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South Sudan:
Juba Accuses Opposition of Pursuing Tribal Agenda
Sudan Tribune, 26 September 2014
The South Sudanese government under the leadership of resident Salva Kiir has dismissed opposition efforts aimed at introducing democratic reforms as "wishful thinking", describing… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Kiir Tells UN Assembly Machar's 'Impatience' to Blame for Conflict
Sudan Tribune, 27 September 2014
South Sudanese president Salva Kiir, who is attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, has told the world body that the current crisis in the country came as a… Read more »
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South Sudan:
British Charity Calls for Tougher Action Against Rivals
Sudan Tribune, 26 September 2014
A British charity on Friday expressed disappointment with what it described as the reluctance of the United Nations and the international community to impose sanctions on the… Read more »
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South Sudan:
IGAD Continues Putting Pressure On Parties
ERTA, 29 September 2014
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will continue to put pressure on South Sudan's warring parties for the implementation of agreements, Peace and Security… Read more »
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Uganda:
Army General Leaves Uganda Due to Fear
Sudan Tribune, 26 September 2014
A South Sudanese army general has reportedly left Uganda, days after rebels opposed to president Salva Kiir opened on office in the capital, Kampala. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Former Rebel Commander Denies Defection
Sudan Tribune, 27 September 2014
A former South Sudanese rebel commander has dismissed reports that he had defected from the government and subsequently disowned from the community, allegedly forcing him to seek… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Committed to Peace in Wake of Foiled Rebel Coup, Kiir Tells UN
UN News, 27 September 2014
Following a failed coup by a former deputy that sparked a violent, months-long conflict in South Sudan, President Salva Kiir told the United Nations today that his Government is… Read more »
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South Sudan:
UN Chief Tells Rival Leaders to End Hostilities
Sudan Tribune, 27 September 2014
The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon on Thursday reiterated calls for leaders of South Sudan's warring parties to end the country's ongoing conflict. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Salva Kiir Trumpets His 'Unwavering' Efforts to End Conflict
VOA, 27 September 2014
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday trumpeted his government's unrelenting efforts to end the nine-month conflict in South Sudan and move the world's newest nation from… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Conflict 'Quickly Turned Ethnic,' Obasanjo Tells UN Council
VOA, 26 September 2014
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo told a U.N. Human Rights Council meeting this week that the nine-month conflict in South Sudan took on distinct ethnic overtones early… Read more »