South Sudan gunmen battle rivals in war-torn Jonglei
South Sudan gunmen battle rivals in war-torn Jonglei Fox News JUBA, South Sudan (AFP) – Columns of heavily armed South Sudanese gunmen in a tribal militia are fighting their way towards a rival community in the eastern Jonglei state, a local official saidFriday. Lou Nuer and Dinka gunmen from northern Jonglei … |
South Sudan: UNSC Extends Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan for Another … AllAfrica.com The Security Council has extended the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 July 2014 so that it can continue to assist the world’s youngest country in consolidating peace and security and helping to establish conditions for development. |
South Sudan: In Search of Food and Peace in South Sudan AllAfrica.com Donor support for programmes targeting food security and community farms aims to end hunger and conflict in South Sudan. When Gabriel Gai, a South Sudanese minister, visited Uror County this March, he was there to appeal for peace. There had been … |
South Sudanese ‘statelessness’: Khartoum urged to alter policy BP News Since South Sudan gained independence two years ago, the Sudanese government has not recognized the citizenship of nearly 500,000 Southerners still living in the north. Meanwhile, Sudan has implemented sharia Islamic law, which harshly impacts … |
South Sudan: Amid Reports of Fresh Clashes in Jonglei State, UN Mission … AllAfrica.com The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) today expressed deep concern over reports of new clashes in strife-torn Jonglei state, as well as major mobilization of armed youth in the town of Pibor. “The mission calls on the leaders of all … |
South Sudan offers security pledge to UN UPI.com The U.N. Security Council voted to extend the mandate for the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for a year. South Sudan became an independent country two years ago but has struggled to ensure peace because of lingering conflict with Sudan. |