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UN calls for “thorough” prove into controversial killing of US journalist in South Sudan

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August 25, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) – Three years after the controversial killing of freelance journalist Christopher Allen in South Sudan, a UN human rights expert today called for full investigation into his murder. “The fact that for three whole years there has been no independent investigation into Mr. Allen’s killing sends a very dangerous signal that journalists and media workers can […]

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S. Sudan parties agree on allocation of positions in states – Makuei

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August 21, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) – South Sudan parties to the revitalized peace agreement have finally agreed to the allocation of the positions in the states governments, information minister and government spokesman Michael Makuei said. The latest agreement paves way for the formation of state governments which have been awaited by the people of South Sudan amid an increase in deadly […]

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Machar, finance minister discuss economic reforms

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South Sudan finance minister Salvatore Garang (left) meeting the country's First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on implementation of security reform (Photo credit: SSBC)

August 20, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) – South Sudan’s Vice-President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and the country’s finance minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit have met this afternoon and discussed the implementation of the financial reforms provided for in the revitalized peace agreement. Machar’s office said in a statement that the discussion between the two men focused on how to fast-track implementation of the […]

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South Sudan rebels blame Tonj fighting on government

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August 18, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) – South Sudan holdout opposition group has blamed the government of President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the deadly fighting which took place in Tonj last week. Last week, deadly fighting broke out between a disarmament forces form the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) and armed civilians. The fighting killed over 150 people including almost 50 […]

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South Sudan confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19 as total rises to 45

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May 2, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 late Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 45. Out of 138 samples tested, ten new cases were confirmed as positive, including two truck drivers at the Nimule border crossing and two domestic travelers. The other six cases are close contacts with previous […]

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South Sudan parties said to have agreed on states allocation

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South Sudan's parties, representing the main warring factions, in a negotiation session during a past meeting in Djibouti over the Re-unification of the fractured ruling party, SPLM. (Photo credit: file/Nyamilepedia)

April 29, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) — South Sudan parties to the revitalized unity government have reached an agreement over the allocation of state governors, a senior opposition official said Wednesday. Based on the latest agreement, the parties agreed to have twenty (20) state ministers two (2) two deputy governors in each state and sixty-four (64) members of state parliament. The parties […]

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