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Sudan, South Sudan Agree to Reopen Borders

The leaders of South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to reopen border areas between their countries in a bid to boost trade and the free movement of people. The agreement between new Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, is significant because several border areas remain closed, including Heglig in South Sudan's former Unity State, Kafiakinji in Raja in South Sudan, and El-Khurasana in Sudan's Western Kordofan state.

East Africa: Sudan, South Sudan Leaders Agree to Reopen Borders

VOA, 13 September 2019

The leaders of South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to reopen border areas between their countries in a bid to boost trade and the free movement of people. Read more »
East Africa: Sudanese Prime Minister, South Sudan President Discuss Peace, Open Borders

Radio Dabanga, 12 September 2019

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok arrived in the South Sudan capital of Juba today for meetings with the South Sudan President Salva Kiir, and to participate in negotiations… Read more »
South Sudan: President Kiir, Rival Machar Meet for 3 Hours in Juba

VOA, 11 September 2019

After meeting for three hours Wednesday at South Sudan's State House, President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar pledged to resolve all outstanding issues holding up… Read more »

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President Salva Kirr and rebel leader Riek Machar

South Sudan: Only a Lasting Peace Guarantees Prosperity in South Sudan

East African, 10 September 2019

September 12 marks one year since President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, along with other parties signed the revitalised peace agreement that set South Sudan on a… Read more »
South Sudan: Kiir, Machar to Resume Talks Wednesday

VOA, 11 September 2019

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar are meeting in Juba this week to discuss security matters and other issues ahead of a November 12th deadline for… Read more »
South Sudan: Warring Parties Agree to Speed Up Forming Unified Force

Ghanaian Times, 11 September 2019

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and visiting rebel leader Riek Machar on Monday agreed to speed up screening and registration of their forces that will form the unified 83,000… Read more »
South Sudan: IGAD's Special Envoy to South Sudan Meets With Kiir Over Peace Deal

East African, 6 September 2019

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development special envoy to South Sudan Dr Ismail Wais on Thursday met with President Salva Kiir to discuss the status of the September 2018… Read more »

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Conflict Rising Among South Sudan Refugees in Uganda - Report

A report by the International Refugee Rights Initiative reveals a mixture of frustration, unemployment, post-traumatic stress, alcohol abuse and fighting among South Sudanese ... Read more »
- South Sudan: Conflict Rising Among Refugees in Uganda - Report
- South Sudan: UN Rights Experts See Little Headway On Peace Deal Amid Spike in Local-Level Violence
Regional Bloc IGAD Urges South Sudan to Pay Out Peace Deal Funds

Regional bloc Inter-Governmental Authority on Development has asked South Sudan's President Salva Kiir to disburse the balance of the pledged $100 million to speed up the ... Read more »
- South Sudan: Regional Bloc IGAD Urges President Kiir to Disburse Peace Deal Funds
- South Sudan: IGAD Council of Ministers Statement on Meeting of the Parties to the South Sudan Peace Agreement

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