JUBA – The Office of the President has expressed regret after it emerged that a deceased person was mistakenly appointed to a key national peace body, in what officials described …
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Jonglei gets deputy governor after one year as civil society raises power-sharing concerns
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR, JONGLEI STATE — Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) has welcomed the appointment of Hon. Wilson Awuol Gajang Awuol as Deputy Governor of Jonglei State, describing the move as a …
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Government disowns Olony’s ‘spare none’ remarks, reaffirms commitment to civilian protection
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The government has distanced itself from inflammatory remarks attributed to Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony Thabo, saying the comments do not reflect official policy and should be regarded as …
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South Sudan civil society warns of escalating violence, calls for immediate ceasefire
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — South Sudanese civil society networks have raised alarm over a “rapidly deteriorating” security situation, warning that the country risks relapsing into large-scale violence with devastating consequences for civilians. …
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Selection Panel submits names of CTRH candidates to justice minister
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The Selection Panel for the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) has submitted the names of four successful South Sudanese candidates to the Minister of Justice and …
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South Sudan’s renewed fighting takes dangerous tribal turn, analyst warns
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNAIROBI — South Sudan’s slide back into conflict is increasingly being driven by ethnic mobilisation, raising fears of a return to the brutal, tribe-based violence that devastated the country during …
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Jonglei fighting between SSPDF and SPLA-IO is not tribal, says watchdog
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR — The Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) has reiterated alarm over alleged mobilization of youth along ethnic lines by some community leaders amid ongoing clashes between government and opposition …
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Diplomatic missions and UNMISS urge immediate ceasefire, dialogue in South Sudan
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — Diplomatic missions and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have raised alarm over escalating violence in parts of South Sudan, urging the country’s leaders to immediately …
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Jonglei civil society calls for immediate end to hostilities, return to dialogue
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) has issued a strong appeal for an immediate end to the ongoing hostilities in Jonglei State, warning that continued fighting is costing …
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Four successful South Sudanese candidates for CTRH positions ready for vetting
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The Selection Panel for members of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) is expected to soon submit a list of successful candidates for the four South …