Yakani urges US to reverse peacekeepers’ withdrawal
A civil society activist has appealed to the United States of America to reverse its decision to withdraw troops from the peacekeeping mission in the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director for the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), said such a decision would severely impact the peace agreement in South Sudan. This call came after […]
Yakani calls for investigation into Nasir Conflict, citing human rights violations
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called for an independent commission to investigate the Nasir conflict and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for human rights violations. According to a statement extended to the media, Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), expressed concern over a series of videos […]
Repair Juba-Nimule highway, Yakani tells government
A prominent civil society activist has urged the government of South Sudan to urgently repair the deteriorating Juba-Nimule Highway, warning that the road continues to worsen due to heavy rains. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), made the appeal, stressing that the highway – South Sudan’s primary link […]
Election in jeopardy: Activist calls for halt to violence before 2026 deadline
A civil society activist has urged the government and parties to the peace agreement to intensify efforts in ending ongoing violence across the country to avoid another extension of the transitional period beyond 2026. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), called on the government to address renewed violence in […]
Yakani Calls for Grassroots Involvement to End Upper Nile Violence
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on the Governor of Upper Nile State to engage grassroots leaders in efforts to end the ongoing violence in the region. Yakani voiced his concern as tensions remain high in Upper Nile following armed confrontations between local communities. He emphasized the […]
Activist urges Upper Nile communities to embrace peaceful co-existence
Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called upon various communities in Malakal town and other areas of Upper Nile to embrace peaceful coexistence and promote a spirit of unity. The appeal follows reports of division, revenge killings, and targeted killings in parts of Upper Nile. “As a civil […]
I Was Bullied for Wanting to Run for President—But I Stand Proud as a South Sudanese with a Disability
By Dr. Deng Bol Aruai Bol This week, a 3-minute, 39-second audio message from Mr. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), was shared widely among the public. In it, Mr. Yakani raised serious concerns about growing incidents of bullying, mockery, and verbal abuse targeting persons with disabilities in […]
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 […]
