Activist urges NTC to convene conference to discuss action plan
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on the National Transitional Committee (NTC) to urgently convene an inclusive conference to deliberate on the government’s newly unveiled action plan aimed at restoring peace in South Sudan. Over the weekend, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, who […]
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 […]
