South Sudan ordered to pay Qatar national bank over $1 billion
A United States federal court has ordered South Sudan to pay more than $1.02 billion to Qatar National Bank (QNB), enforcing an international arbitration award over the country’s failure to repay a sovereign loan. The ruling by the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., confirms an award issued by the International Centre for Settlement of […]
Gen. Duop continues defence, tells court his version of events
Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam on Monday continued presenting his defence before the Court, offering a detailed account of events which he said led to the deterioration of relations between the SSPDF and SPLA-IO before the fighting in Nasir. Addressing the court, Duop recounted an incident at Bou Bridge in Western Equatoria, where he said […]
South Sudan basketball star Wenyen Gabriel lands UNHCR role
South Sudanese basketball star Wenyen Gabriel has been appointed a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, becoming the first professional basketball player to take on the global humanitarian role. The 29-year-old, who fled conflict in Sudan as a child before building a career in the NBA and representing South Sudan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was unveiled […]
Dr. Machar ordered to remove necktie before court proceedings
The Special Court on Monday ordered suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to remove his necktie before proceedings could continue, ruling that all accused persons appearing before the court are prohibited from wearing neckties. The directive was issued during the court’s 101st session after Prosecutor Advocate Ajo objected to Dr. Machar’s appearance in a […]
