Kuol Denies Coup Allegations Against Dr. Machar
The Interim Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO), Stephen Par Kuol, on Wednesday dismissed claims that the recent leadership appointments in the movement amounted to a coup against Dr. Riek Machar. Kuol, who also serves as the Minister of Peacebuilding, stated that the decision to appoint interim leaders was made to address a […]
SPLM-IO National Liberation Council Appoints Interim Leaders Amid Political Uncertainty
The National Liberation Council (NLC) of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has appointed interim leaders to steer the party following the detention of its Chairperson, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. In a consultative meeting held on Wednesday at Palm Africa Hotel, the NLC named Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol as the interim […]
Activist Urges South Sudan Armed Rivals to Respect Declared Ceasefire
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has welcomed the recent ceasefire order issued by the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). He called on both the SSPDF and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) to honor the truce and […]
Leadership Shake-Up Looms in SPLM-IO Amid Juba Consultative Meeting
By John Akoon Political tensions are escalating within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) as a leadership consultative meeting unfolds in the capital, Juba. The gathering has sparked widespread speculation about a potential leadership change, with many drawing parallels to the controversial 2016 incident that elevated Taban Deng Gai to the position of First […]
Ruling SPLM denies allegations of fueling SPLM-IO discord
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has denied involvement in ongoing political disputes within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO), stating that the party is “clean” Speaking to Standard Zone News, SPLM officials unequivocally denied any participation in the SPLM-IO’s internal power struggles. Party spokesperson Jimmy Atillio stated firmly, “We are not part and parcel […]
SPLM-IO Demands Resigning Members to Step Down from Ministerial Posts
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) is calling for members who resigned while holding ministerial positions to vacate their offices. In an interview with The Standard Zone News on Monday, Daniel Akot Akot, the SPLM-IO chairperson in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, insisted that Garang Chan Atak, who stepped down from the party […]
The Joke of the Year: A Political Showdown in SPLM-IO
The SPLM-IO, a cornerstone of South Sudan’s political fabric, has weathered countless storms since its inception. Emerging from the nation’s turbulent history, the party has been a beacon of resistance and reform. Yet, recent events, following the arrest of the party’s leader, Dr. Riek Machar, confining him to the house, have laid bare internal divisions […]
Division Surfaces: SPLM-IO senior officials suspended amid peace uncertainty
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has suspended four senior members, accusing them of conspiring to overthrow Dr. Riek Machar, the party’s chairman. Oyet Nathaniel Pierrino, the Acting Chairperson, issued a statement on Monday, alleging that the four members were involved in efforts to replace Dr. Machar, who is currently under arrest. The […]
Yakani calls on NTC to convene urgent R-ARCSS meeting
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani has called on the National Transition Committee (NTC) to convene meeting to address the challenges affecting peace. According to the statement extended to this outlet, Yakani expressed that the peace solution to the current instability will come when all parties to Revitalized Agreement […]
Security Arrangement Implementation: Analyst warns of violence relapse in South Sudan
By Wek Atak An alarming analysis highlights the risk of escalating insecurity in South Sudan if ongoing regional peace efforts fail to adequately address security arrangements outlined in the revitalized peace agreement. According to Analyst Boboya James, efforts to establish a unified force under a single command remain the country’s most pressing challenge. Boboya, a […]
