Nation honours John Garang and South Sudan’s Martyrs
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has led South Sudan in commemorating Martyrs’ Day, honouring the men and women whose sacrifices paved the way for the country’s independence. Citizens, government officials, security personnel, diplomats and veterans gathered on Thursday for a solemn ceremony dedicated to the country’s fallen heroes and heroines. The commemoration paid particular tribute to […]
Martyrs’ blood must drive South Sudan towards peace — Yakani
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged South Sudan’s political and military leaders to honour the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs by choosing dialogue, reconciliation and peace over renewed conflict. Speaking during a commemoration of South Sudan’s martyrs, Yakani said those who lost their lives in the struggle for independence sacrificed themselves with the hope […]
Civil society urges Kiir to operationalise truth commission before elections
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged President Salva Kiir to operationalise South Sudan’s Commission for Truth, Healing and Reconciliation before the country holds its planned elections in December 2026. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), said the commission is urgently needed to address deep wounds, grievances and divisions […]
