US, EU and allies warn against excluding Machar’s group in peace amendments
The United States, European Union, and allied diplomatic partners have raised concerns over recent developments surrounding proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The group warned against any process that excludes key political actors, particularly the SPLM-IO faction led by Riek Machar. The statement comes shortly […]
President Kiir in Addis to expand South Sudan–Ethiopia ties
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has arrived in Addis Ababa for a state working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Republic of South Sudan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Upon arrival, President Kiir was received by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed before the two leaders proceeded to hold a comprehensive bilateral meeting […]
Dr. Machar trial: Court to rule on defense bid for televised proceedings
A legal dispute over public access to courtroom proceedings is set to be decided by the court as hearings in the ongoing trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and co-accused continue in Juba. The court is expected to rule on an application filed by the defence team seeking permission for future sessions […]
Kiir removes, appoints dozen officials in Upper Nile gov’t shake-up
The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has issued a series of presidential decrees removing and appointing more than 20 officials in a sweeping restructuring of the Upper Nile State Government. The changes, made in line with Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of 2011 (as amended), affect key positions across the […]
