The speed, the scale and the scope of what has unfolded in South Sudan during the last six months could not have been predicted, said Hilde Johnson, the UN head in the world’s youngest nation, who spoke at a press conference in New York Monday about her upcoming withdrawal from the leadership of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). At the press conference, Johnson referred to the situation in South Sudan as “bleak” and stressed the need to put the welfare of South Sudanese above all other concerns, as well as to bring to justice those responsible for crimes committed
South Sudan
South Sudan Crisis Could Not Have Been Predicted, Says UN Envoy, Preparing Step Down From Leadership in South Sudan
South Sudan Peace Deal Broken in Two Days, Two Accusations by Two Leaders
The peace deal signed by South Sudanese leaders President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar in Addis Abada, Ethiopia, Friday has been broken. Both sides are blaming the other. The agreement came at the urging of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who visited South Sudan Friday and spoke to the two warring leaders. Pressure has also begun to build on South Sudanese leaders due to the beginnings of American sanctions, which targeted generals of both sides of the conflict. The peace deal was broken just hours after its coming into force. Several attacks took place Sunday morning in South
South Sudan: Kiir, Machar Sign Peace Deal
Friday a deal was signed in Addis Abada, Ethiopia, between South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and top rebel leader Dr Riek Machar. Under the deal, a transitional government is to be formed. A new constitution will The agreement also calls for a new constitution and new elections. Source: South Sudan News Agency
South Sudan’s Two Warring Leaders Arrive for First Meeting Since Outbreak
Both leaders of the South Sudan conflict have arrived in Ethiopia Friday to meet face-to-face for the first time since the breakout of fighting after a government row in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, December 16. President Salva Kiir and the leader of the SPLM-SPLA in the Opposition, Dr. Riek Machar, and are scheduled to each meet separately with Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Dessalegn, before they meet eachother in Addis Abada, Ethiopia. After months of fighting and many abandoned opportunities to meet or otherwise resolve the conflict, the two leaders are finally meeting after a visit by UN
US Orders Sanctions Against South Sudan, Following Up on Threat
Following up on threats made Monday, the US has imposed the first sanctions against South Sudan, where the president has not come to the table to discuss peace with the rebels after over four months of fighting has disrupted the nation and displaced over a million South Sudanese. On Monday, US Secretary of State John Kerry threatened sanctions against the country’s government if they continued to evade peace talks, and on Tuesday Kerry announced travel bans and asset freezes against two participants in the ongoing conflict. The sanstions come under an executive order signed by President Barack Obama last month.
South Sudan Top Rivals President Kiir and Rebel Leader Riek Machar Both Answer Ki-moons Requests to Hold Face-to-Face Talks
Ban Ki-moon, secretary general of the UN, announced Tuesday that rebel SPLM/A leader Dr. Riek Machar has agreed to face-to-face talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir. Ki-moon spoke with Machar via satellite telephone shortly after his arrival in South Sudan. Last Friday, Kiir also agreed to attend the face-to-face meeting. “He [Machar] said that he has been invited by Prime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Desalegn in his capacity as a chair of IGAD to come to Addis Ababa and he responded positively that he will be in Addis Ababa for meeting in time,” the secretary general stated, “but
South Sudan: Aid Agency Forced to Withdraw From Malakal, Government Seizes Newspaper Print-Run
Day 34 of the South Sudan conflict - Doctors Without Borders has suspended activities in Malakal, capital of Upper Nile State, after their compound was looted by armed men who threatened staff. This type of incident has happened several times in Malakal, with numerous complaints being reported already this week. A UN spokesperson in New York stated that the rebels seemed to now be in control of Malakal, after a prolonged battle. Both the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and the rebels had claimed control of Malakal. Some reports are saying that the town remains divided still. Government Information Minister
South Sudan: Update
The conflict in South Sudan has continued for one month since its outbreak December 15. Fighting has raged in several locations, with the most severe fighting taking place in three key areas: between Bor, Jonglei State and Juba, the capital of South Sudan; in Upper Nile State; and in Unity State. Bor is 130 miles (210 kilometers) away from Juba by road and Upper Nile and Unity State are important oil producing states. Peace talks began January 5 in Addis Abada after preliminary negotiations the week before. The talks between delegations for the South Sudanese government and Riek Machar-loyal
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