JUBA – The Special Court hearing legal proceedings against eight SPLM/A-IO officials including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, has ruled that it is competent and has jurisdiction to …
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After declaring it dead, Juba now mulls resumption of Tumaini Peace Initiative
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – South Sudan’s Vice President Josephine Lagu has told the UN General Assembly the government considers resumption of Tumaini Peace Initiative with holdout groups, just a month after …
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Ugandan security arrest two in attempted smuggling of Dr. John Garang’s archives
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKAMPALA – Ugandan security agents have seized a collection of personal archives belonging to Dr. John Garang De Mabior, the late Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) leader, and arrested two …
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BOR – The Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan has raised concerns about “steady rise” in criminal activities in Bor town and the entire Jonglei State. This followed a series …
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‘Where is minister of war?’ Awkward exchange between Russian, South Sudan foreign ministers goes viral online
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – An awkward conversation between Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and South Sudan counterpart Monday Semaya Kumba, in which the later received uneasy questions, has been received with …
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635 civilians killed in South Sudan violence between April and June 2025
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – At least 635 civilians were killed and a smiliar number injured in widespread violence in South Sudan between April and June 2025, the UNMISS Human Rights Division (HRD) …
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24 headteachers at Bentiu POC suspended following protests over Machar’s trial
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBENTIU – The Director General of Unity State Ministry of Education has suspended headteachers from 24 schools after students and teachers allegedly joined peaceful demonstrations calling for the release of …
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ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia and Russia have formalized an action plan to advance the development of a nuclear power project in Ethiopia as part of a wider roadmap for cooperation, …
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FACT-CHECK: Has Vice President Josephine Lagu lied to UN General Assembly
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – Vice President Josephine Lagu addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, presenting a lengthy report on implementation of the revitalized agreement, which she claimed has been holding. …
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SSPDF, allied opposition clash in Mundri East as 30,000 displaced
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessMUNDRI – Fighting between South Sudan army and allied SPLA-IO and National Salvation Front rebels has forced tens of thousands to flee their homes in Mundri East County, Western Equatoria, …