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February 17, 2017

UN human rights experts call for crimes in South Sudan conflict to be investigated by independent international body

ADDIS ABABA / GENEVA (17 February 2017) – The international community should establish an independent mechanism immediately to assist in investigating violations in South Sudan in advance of the establishment of the hybrid court, said the three-member* UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan at the end of a transitional justice workshop held in

February 1, 2017

Why a Kenyan should not be the next chair of AU

Dr Remember Miamingi. Africa needs leadership that will respond to the continent’s unique circumstances while rising above narrow country persuasions. Leadership that will focus on the “bigger picture” and not get bogged down by emotive issues. Members of the AU should remind themselves that Africa is not safe any more without unity. Consequently, it needs leadership that

January 23, 2017

Uganda Doing Less About South Sudan Security Threat

Sunday Monitor’s interview with Dr Remember Miamingi By Eriasa Mukiibi Sserunjogi. 23 January 2017 By just standing with President Salva Kiir in the conflict, President Museveni is undermining its chances of influencing the resolution of the conflict. In fact the peace agreement is the only legitimate basis for governance in South Sudan. So once the agreement has collapsed,

January 16, 2017

Secretive Luxembourg-based investment fund offers South Sudan $105 billion

President Salva Kiir has received an offer of  €105 billion for budget and project support from a Luxembourg-based investment fund. Ths comes after major donors refused to provide finacial support to Salva Kiir’s government following a UN investigative report that blames the President  for orchestrating the return to war. Click to see t he funds letter to

December 6, 2016

Increased Violence and Atrocities in Equatoria, South Sudan

US Department of State   Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 5, 2016   The United States is alarmed by the violence in the Equatoria region of South Sudan and concerned it could quickly spiral out of control. The UN’s Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide recently warned that

December 5, 2016

Lessons Learnt Post ARCISS – vital in informing the way forward

Date: 5 December 2016 The heavy reliance on the Regional (neighbouring) countries taking the lead in the IGAD-led negotiations did not help the cause as it is no secret that the respective governments do not only have vested interests in South Sudan but have benefited from the current poor governance. Hence asking them to oversee

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