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Kenya:
President Uhuru Kenyatta Arrives in Juba for Talks On South Sudan
Kenya Presidency, 22 October 2014
President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Juba, South Sudan for a one-day official visit. Read more »
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East Africa:
Regional Leaders Welcome a Breakthrough in the South Sudan Peace Process
The Star, 22 October 2014
Regional leaders Wednesday met in South Sudan's capital, Juba in a move that appears to herald a breakthrough in the country's peace process. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Rival Leaders in Deal
Sabahi, 21 October 2014
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar said Monday (October 20th) they accepted mutual responsibility for a 10-month civil war in which thousands were… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Leaders Sign Agreement Over SPLM
ERTA, 21 October 2014
Leaders of the South Sudan warring parties, President Salva Kiir and former Vice-President and rebel leader Riek Machar, took part in talks mediated by the Tanzanian government on… Read more »
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East Africa:
Peace in South Sudan Critical to Regional Stability
Africa Renewal, 10 October 2014
Despite two ceasefires, thousands of lives lost and over a million and a half civilians displaced, fighting continues in South Sudan, pitting government troops against opposition… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Former South Sudanese Child Soldier Honored With Marsha Hanen Award By Canadian University
New Sudan Vision, 21 October 2014
David Mabior Atem, Academic Advisor/Immigrant Access Advisor, has been recognized with Marsha Hanen Award for Excellence by the University of Winnipeg in Canada for his great role… Read more »
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Sudan:
Rebels Deny Endorsing Kiir's Party Leadership
Sudan Tribune, 22 October 2014
The armed opposition faction of Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement has dismissed allegations suggesting the recently signed framework agreement in Arusha, Tanzania, had endorsed to… Read more »
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Tanzania:
South Sudan People Need Peace, Harmony
Daily News, 22 October 2014
SOUTH Sudan politicians deserve a pat on the back for realising that great societies have been built on diversity and not ethnic homogeneity. Read more »
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South Sudan:
IGAD Chief Mediator Says Close to Peace Deal
Sudan Tribune, 21 October 2014
Following a meeting with president Omer al-Bashir, the head of IGAD mediation team, Seyoum Mesfin, said they are now closer than ever before to a peace agreement ending the… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Juba Accuses Opposition Leader of Mass Mobilisation Over Security Bill
Sudan Tribune, 20 October 2014
The South Sudanese government has accused the opposition leader of conducting a mass mobilisation against the signing of the country's controversial security bill into law. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Jonglei State Assembly Dismisses Rebels MPs
Sudan Tribune, 21 October 2014
South Sudan's Jonglei state assembly on Tuesday dismissed five lawmakers said to have abandoned the institution to join rebels led by former vice president, Riek Machar. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Admits Summoning Its Ambassador to Addis Ababa
Sudan Tribune, 21 October 2014
South Sudan government has unexpectedly recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia in a move an official described as "a normal administrative practice". Read more »