UN accuses Israel of supplying South Sudan with “advanced spy tools”
Juba, January 30, 2016 (SSNA) -- A report released on Friday by the United Nations panel of experts accuses Israeli government of supplying South Sudanese government with high-tech communications...
View ArticleSouth Sudan’s rebel leader meets US officials over peace deal implementation
Addis Ababa, January 31, 2016 (SSNA) -- Former South Sudanese Vice president and rebel Chief Dr. Riek Machar on Sunday met with the United States government’s officials in the Ethiopian capital, Addis...
View ArticleSPLM/A-IO to reduce members of its advance team, cites financial difficulties
Juba, February 1, 2016 (SSNA) -- The leader of rebel advance team Taban Deng Gai has announced that the armed opposition would soon be forced to reduce number of its advance team members who are being...
View ArticleSudanese journalist arrested in Saudi Arabia, faces deportation to Sudan
New York, January 2, 2016 (SSNA) -- A Sudanese journalist has been detained for more than a month without charge in Saudi Arabia, according to news reports. Waleed al-Hussein al-Dood could face...
View ArticleAid group accuses South Sudan’s government of pursuing “control techniques”
Juba, January 6, 2016 (SSNA) -- An evangelical Christian aid agency has accused South Sudanese government of trying to control operations of humanitarian organizations in South Sudan. The accusation...
View ArticleGovernment troops launch simultaneous attacks on rebel outposts in Upper Nile...
Juba/Addis Ababa, January 8, 2016 (SSNA) -- South Sudanese government forces have on Monday launched surprise attacks on rebel-held territories in a move seen as a violation of the peace agreement...
View ArticleThe 2016 South Sudanese Diaspora Humanitarian Conference is set for April
For immediate Release for contact: Tel: +1(402)965-1490; Email: ross.usaconference@gmail.com February 8, 2016 (SSNA) -- The Relief Organization for South Sudan-ROSS (USA), a not-for-profit umbrella...
View ArticleTwic East Community of South Sudan-USA’s condolences message to hero family...
February 10, 2016 (SSNA) -- Our condolences go to the family of South Sudanese hero, Mr. Lual Diing Wol who deceased on Febuary 8, 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya. May Almighty God rest your soul in eternal...
View ArticleAfrican Centre for Transitional Justice calls for the formation of South...
Date. 11/02/2016 Press Statement for Immediate Release A calls for the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) by parties in South Sudan! Nairobi, February 11, 2016 (SSNA) --...
View ArticleRussia Blocks Security Council Sanctions on Darfur Gold
For immediate release “Deeply disappointing” decision maintains impunity for trafficking connected to violence and instability Washington, DC, February 10, 2016 (SSNA) -- In the UN Security Council...
View ArticleSouth Sudan’s rebel leader appointed vice president
Juba/Addis Ababa, February 11, 2016 (SSNA) -- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Thursday issued a republican decree, appointing rebel chief Dr. Riek Machar as first Vice President of the...
View ArticleSPLM/A-In Opposition Canada head office applauds appointment of Dr. Riek...
February 11, 2016 SUBJET: SPLM/SPLA CANADA MISSION APPLAUDS SPLM/SPLA CHAIRMAN AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF GENERAL RIEK MACHAR TENY-DHURGON APPOINTMENT February 11, 2016 (SSNA) -- On behalf of SPLM/A...
View ArticleSouth Sudan Mismanagement Fuels “Toxic” Crisis”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As people face severe hardship, report slams Juba’s fiscal and economic policies, calls for international pressure and assistance, revised spending priorities, renewed commitment...
View ArticleGovernment forces launch fresh offensive against rebels in Equatoria region
Juba, February 13, 2016 (SSNA) -- South Sudanese government troops have carried out new attacks on rebel positions in Eastern and Western Equatoria states, resulting in heavy fighting between the two...
View ArticleUN urges South Sudan’s Machar to return to Juba to form transitional government
New York/Juba, February 13, 2016 (SSNA) -- The Spokesman for the United Nations (UN) Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes South Sudanese President Salva...
View Article7 children killed as government troops storm civilian homes in Western...
Pagak/Juba, February 14, 2016 (SSNA) -- The military command of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has accused and condemned government forces for carrying out what it described...
View ArticleAerial bombardments left 11 people dead in North Darfur
Jebel Marra/Nierteti/Tawila, February 15, 2016 (SSNA) -- Eleven people were killed and five others wounded in aerial bombardments in Darfur's Jebel Marra from Thursday to Saturday. “The people were...
View ArticleSouth Sudanese Peace Ambassador statement on Malakal incident
For immediate release: Thursday February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016 (SSNA) -- I’m very disturbed to hear the atrocities committed in the United Nation Mission in South Sudan’s Protection of Civilian...
View ArticleSPLA-IO condemns killing of civilians in Malakal, says the attack was...
Pagak/Addis Ababa, February 19, 2016 (SSNA) -- South Sudan’s rebel military command has condemned the attack it says was carried out by government elements who conspired with some government supporters...
View ArticleUN accuses South Sudan’s rival leaders of ‘talking peace while killing...
Juba/New York, February 19, 2016 (SSNA) -- The United Nations (UN) has accused South Sudanese rival leaders Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar of making peace declarations while allowing attacks on...
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