Military orders release of hijacked barges as river transport crisis deepens
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has accused the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO), along with elements of the White Army, of hijacking United Nations barges and boats belonging to Sudanese businessmen, orderung their immediate and unconditional release. According to a statement issued by SSPDF spokesperson Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the hijackings occurred […]
Calm returns to Tonj South, after deadly inter-communal fights
Calm is gradually returning to Tonj South of Warrap State after deadly inter-communal fighting that claimed fifteen civilians’ lives and 16 others wounded, the government said. Speaking to the Standard Zone new on Friday, the state Information Minister and Government Spokesperson, James Ayiek Bath said clashes between armed civilians have ceased but situation remains tense. […]
South Sudan resumes crude oil exports after year-long halt
The Government of South Sudan has announced the resumption of crude oil exports to the international market after more than a year of suspension. The export halt was triggered by the outbreak of war in neighboring Sudan, which severely damaged key oil pipelines that transport South Sudan’s crude through Sudan to Port Sudan on the […]
Chaos as economic debate heats up at National Trade Forum
A heated exchange over how to address South Sudan’s fragile economy and soaring market prices took center stage at the National Trade Forum held on Monday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Juba. Tensions flared after Ladu Lukak, Chairperson of the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, and Onyoti Adigo, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, clashed […]
VP Taban proposes firing squad for corrupt officials
South Sudan’s First Vice President and Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has proposed a radical measure of executing corrupt government officials by firing squad. Speaking during closing of National Trade Forum on Monday, April 28, in Juba, Taban framed the extreme proposal as a necessary step to combat the rampant corruption he […]
South Sudan lacks legal framework to regulate alcohol imports- SSNBS
Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), Gloria Nyoka, has defended the institution against criticism of its failure to prevent the entry of harmful alcohol into the country. Speaking at the National Trade Forum on Monday in Juba, Nyoka cites that there are no available legal frameworks in South Sudan to regulate […]
Why Juba favors legal action over dialogue with fractured SPLM-IO
The transitional government has shifted its approach to resolving disagreements with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), opting for legal proceedings over further dialogue. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei, said on Saturday, April 26, that this decision follows a series of unsuccessful dialogues which led to the recent clashes in Nasir and Ulang counties of […]
Gov’t halts Nairobi Tumaini Initiative to address internal peace challenges
The government has announced its decision to pause the Nairobi peace talks, known as the Tumaini Initiative, to prioritize resolving internal peace hurdles stemming from the 2018 revitalized agreement. Speaking to the media on Saturday, government spokesperson Michael Makuei highlighted that internal divisions within the main opposition, a key signatory of the peace agreement, are […]
Gov’t moves to replace Dr. Machar
South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, could be removed from his position and face trial if an ongoing investigation finds sufficient evidence linking him to recent violence, according to government spokesperson Michael Makuei. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, information Minister stated that Dr. Machar, who is currently under house arrest, will […]
High-Level committee moves to recognize legitimate SPLM-IO faction amid political splits
The High-Level Standing Committee for Peace Implementation is set to convene a critical meeting to formally recognize the legitimacy of certain members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) following internal political splits. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Dr. Elia Lomuro, Secretary-General of the High-Level Standing Committee, said the body has proposed a […]
