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South Sudan: Nation at a Crossroads
UNIRIN, 2 October 2014
The failure of peace talks and the end of South Sudan's wet season could unleash fresh fighting between government forces and rebel factions, propelling millions of people in the… Read more »
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Kenya: South Sudan Demands Relocation of Peace Talks to Kenya
Capital FM, 1 October 2014
The South Sudan Government has called for disbandment of mediation talks in Ethiopia claiming it is not a neutral ground. Read more »
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South Sudan: Rebels Deny Receiving Military Support From Sudan
Sudan Tribune, 1 October 2014
South Sudanese rebels allied to former vice-president Riek Machar have dismissed reports that it received military and technical support from the government of neighbouring Sudan -… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Actors in S. Sudan Urged for Immediate Halt of Hostilities
ERTA, 1 October 2014
Ethiopian Peace Committee for South Sudan urges the two sides in that country to cooperate for an immediate halt of hostilities to address humanitarian issues. Read more »
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South Sudan: UN Could Impose Sanctions On South Sudan - U.S Ambassador
VOA, 1 October 2014
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said the world body could join the United States and the European Union and impose sanctions on leaders on both sides of the… Read more »
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South Sudan: IDPs Call On International Community to Pressure Warring Parties
Sudan Tribune, 1 October 2014
South Sudanese Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in the United Nations camps across the country have repeated calls on the international community to exert pressure… Read more »
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South Sudan: Lakes State - 12 Killed in Fresh Revenge Attack
Sudan Tribune, 30 September 2014
Fresh clashes in South Sudan's Lakes state on Monday left at least 12 people from one family dead, authorities told Sudan Tribune. The revenge attack occurred in Lakes state… Read more »
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South Sudan: Greater Bahr El Ghazal Steps up Peace Efforts for Lakes State
Sudan Tribune, 29 September 2014
A joint intitiative has been launched by the state assemblies in the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region as part of effort to bring peace to volatile tribal tensions in South Sudan's… Read more »
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South Sudan: Authorities Threaten Catholic Community Radio
RSF, 1 October 2014
After closing down a radio station in the capital, the authorities are now threatening one in the western city of Wau. Read more »
S. Sudan Wants Peace Talks Moved to Kenya
The government is calling for the disbandment of mediation talks in Ethiopia, claiming it is not a neutral ground and wants the current mediation team to be replaced.
InFocus
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Officials in Central Equatoria State say four soldiers were killed and several more wounded in a shootout that appeared to have been sparked by a disagreement over pay. Read more »
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Sources say the sixth round of peace talks between the country's warring parties to discuss the leadership of a government of national unity has made little progress. Read more »
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The government is divided at the level of involvement of western countries in the current conflict, amid claims that some are providing support to rebels forces. Read more »
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The government say that the rebels withdrawal from the ceasefire agreement signed early this week, is a move aimed at hindering the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Read more »
