JUBA — The United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway—have issued a joint statement calling on South Sudan’s transitional government to urgently release political detainees as part of broader steps …
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Kiir, allied political parties approve peace deal amendments as Machar’s SPLM/A-IO faction left out
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — An expanded special session of the Presidency, chaired by President Salva Kiir, has unanimously approved key clauses in the Revitalized Peace Agreement for urgent amendment, a move aimed …
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White House expands travel restrictions, adds South Sudan to full U.S. entry ban
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessWashington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump on Monday signed a sweeping Proclamation expanding U.S. travel and entry restrictions on foreign nationals from countries deemed to have persistent and severe …
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32nd session: Prosecution calls fourth witness in SPLM/A-IO officials trial
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The prosecution on Wednesday called its fourth witness to testify in the months-long trial of eight SPLM/A-IO officials, following judges’ cross-examination of the third witness. The fourth witness, …
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South Sudan parliament slams traffic police over excessive vehicle levies
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — South Sudan’s Parliament has strongly criticized new traffic regulations introduced by the traffic police, warning that the measures violate existing legislation that provides for permanent vehicle logbooks. The …
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MSF sounds alarm over worsening health crisis in South Sudan amid declining aid
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – People in South Sudan are facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis as violence intensifies and international support continues to decline, according to a new report by Médecins Sans …
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South Sudan fights $1B arbitration award to Qatar over civil war-era loan
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The Bank of South Sudan urged a federal court in Washington, D.C., on Friday not to enforce a $1 billion arbitral award in favor of Qatar National Bank, …
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31st session: Witness claims Nasir commissioner failed to assist evacuation
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The third prosecution witness in the trial of eight SPLM/A-IO officials on Tuesday testified about the March violence in Nasir, alleging that the county commissioner failed to assist …
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Eritrea withdraws from IGAD as bloc voices regret
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessDJIBOUTI — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has formally acknowledged the decision by Eritrea’s government to withdraw from the regional organisation, following receipt of an official Note Verbale communicated to …
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U.S. strongly warns South Sudan over obstruction of humanitarian aid
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessWashington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has delivered a sharply worded warning to South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing it of exploiting international donors, obstructing humanitarian operations, and failing …
