South Sudan
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At least 71 killed in Rumbek communal clashes in South Sudan
Communal clashes in South Sudan's Lakes State kill 71, including four soldiers, and displace residents.
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South Sudan
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EALA lawmakers enter race for Upper Nile and Unity State governorships under SPLM ticket
Two EALA lawmakers, Hon. Kim Gai Ruot and Hon. Gideon Gatpan Thor, have submitted their bids to run for governorships in Upper Nile and Unity States under the SPLM ticket.
South Sudan
3 min
Ex-foreign minister acknowledges ‘enormous’ obstacles to credible South Sudan elections
South Sudan's former foreign minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin has acknowledged concerns over the country's readiness for elections, citing insecurity, conflict, and economic difficulties.
South Sudan
3 min
SPLM Denies Mandatory Travel to Juba for Election Forms
SPLM rejects reports that candidates must travel to Juba for election forms, says aspirants outside capital will receive forms in their states.
South Sudan
3 min
Fighting between rival communities spreads into Rumbek town in South Sudan
Clashes between armed youths from Nyang and Pakam communities leave several dead and wounded in Lakes State
South Sudan
3 min
GIZ hands over tractor repair equipment to boost farming in Yei
German development agency GIZ provides equipment to Yei Crop Training Centre to restore tractor services for farmers in Yei River County.
South Sudan
3 min
South Sudan's Trauma Wards Overwhelmed by Surge in Violence
Surgeon Slobodan Mirosavljev faces uncertainty daily at Juba military hospital, where patients with critical injuries from communal violence and fighting arrive without warning.
South Sudan
3 min
Three South Sudan Parties Threaten to Sue Council Over Leadership Changes
Three South Sudan political parties threaten legal action against the Political Parties Council over changes to their registered leadership.
South Sudan
4 min
Laotian Man Deported by U.S. to South Sudan Returns to Laos
Thongxay Nilakout, 49, deported by U.S. to South Sudan, returns to Laos after over a year in detention.
South Sudan
3 min
Study estimates government salary arrears at up to SSP 2.1 trillion
Government salary arrears in South Sudan estimated at 1.3-2.1 trillion SSP
South Sudan
3 min
South Sudan steps up Ebola alert after Kenya case
South Sudan heightens Ebola alert after Kenya confirms imported case
South Sudan
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SSPDF Chief Warns Serving Officers Against Contesting Elections
South Sudan's SSPDF Chief of Defence Forces, General Santino Deng Wol, warns serving military officers against contesting elections while still in active service.