America turns up heat on Kiir government over peace violations
The United States has intensified pressure on President Salva Kiir’s government over alleged violations of South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, warning that continued delays, political crackdowns, and unilateral decisions risk undermining the country’s fragile transition and damaging international confidence. The warning came during a two-day visit to Juba by the U.S. State Department’s Senior Bureau […]
US, EU and allies warn against excluding Machar’s group in peace amendments
The United States, European Union, and allied diplomatic partners have raised concerns over recent developments surrounding proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The group warned against any process that excludes key political actors, particularly the SPLM-IO faction led by Riek Machar. The statement comes shortly […]
US warns Kiir’s actions risk destabilizing South Sudan further
The United States has warned that actions by Salva Kiir could further destabilise South Sudan, amid rising concern over military operations and civilian safety. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, US diplomat Ambassador Jennifer Locetta delivered a sharply critical assessment of the government’s conduct, arguing that the country’s crisis is no longer about a lack […]
South Sudan: US warns UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or close
The US warned that UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or face closure, citing frustration with long-running operations in fragile states like South Sudan. Speaking at the Council, US representative Ambassador Jennifer Locetta said peacekeeping missions were never intended to be permanent fixtures, stressing that they should help countries navigate crises only until they are able […]
Kuol Manyang seeks U.S. financial rescue, blames youth for downfall
Kuol Manyang Juuk has ignited a storm of debate after appealing to the United States for financial support while placing blame for the country’s economic struggles on what he described as widespread youth “laziness.” Speaking during a requiem mass for the late Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth at All Saints Cathedral in Juba, the senior presidential […]
U.S. warns elections cannot be credible without political dialogue
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has cautioned that any forthcoming elections in South Sudan risk lacking credibility unless key political conditions are met, particularly the resumption of inclusive dialogue among parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. In a statement released on Monday, the Embassy said […]
