24 December 2018 Download Message in PDF The on-going violations of the peace agreement have dampened expectations for what the New Year holds for the people and the country. Nevertheless, we appreciate the constructive approach that the international community has taken to end the crisis and critically, the recognition by the TROIKA that the revitalised Read More …
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UPDM Calls Attention to the Continued Devastating Conflict in South Sudan Five Years Down the line And Appeals for Urgent Action.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 December 2018 Download Press Release in PDF Today, the fifth anniversary of the senseless conflict in South Sudan, UPDM appeals to world leaders to stand up for the 7.1 million South Sudanese[1], mostly women and children, living under fear, despair and hopelessness. As the injustice, brutality and violence against Read More …
The Revitalized South Sudan Peace Agreement: A Peace Agreement or a Peace ‘Aggrievement’?
In December 2013 South Sudan’s perennial, cyclical and interlocking armed conflict resumed. This time, a number of unaddressed structural challenges and grievances triggered the war. There are primarily three factors responsible for the flare-up of the conflict. Download here: The Revitalized South Sudan Peace Agreement: A Peace Agreement or a Peace ‘Aggrievement’? First, the failed transition Read More …
SPLM Atrocities in Central State of Unity.
The Newsmakers Published on Sep 25, 2018 South Sudan’s army is being accused of having free reign to murder, rape and loot in the central state of Unity. In a new report, Amnesty International found South Sudan’s military forces systematically raped women, murdered civilians and carried out large-scale looting. Amnesty says war crimes are all Read More …
The August 1955 Uprising
The situation in South Sudan before the Uprising Prof Peter Tingwa Nairobi 18 August 2018 To understand the causes and events that led to the Uprising, a brief look at the situation obtaining in Sudan, particularly Southern Sudan, both politically and administratively is necessary. Those were as follows: Firstly, Sir Alexander Knox Read More …
SSOA Gets Last-ditch Concessions and Assurances from Heads of States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Statement Date: 6 August 2018 Yesterday, the delegation of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) taking part in the Khartoum Round of Facilitation of the Peace Process in South Sudan signed the Agreement on the Outstanding Issues on Governance. It behooves on us to inform our members and the public at Read More …
Machar at cross-roads, grappling with widely rejected Khartoum fiasco
By Deng Vanang Back on August 28th, 1991, Dr. Riek Machar was on all accounts a sensation and extremely celebrated towering figure, prodded to the fore of national geo-politics by popular yearn for a separate statehood John Garang trampled under feet. Proofing up the man further on high political rating to become father of self-determination Read More …
NAS Chairman Dismisses Khartoum Colluders from the Party
05/08/2018 The Leadership of the National Salvation Front (NAS) dismissed Maj. Gen. Julious Tabuley, Dr. Gasim Barnaba Kisanga, Gen. Khalid Butrous, Maj. Gen. Ali Kur, Brig. Nataniel Chol Gai and Brig. Gen. Michael Aywen. Over the past one month, we have confirmed that the activities and ill intentions of these officers are inconsistent with the Read More …
Intimidation of SSOA members by Sudan Security Personnel
SOUTH SUDAN OPPOSITION ALLIANCE (SSOA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 4th August 2018 South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) through its last two press statement in past two days had made it very clear they will not sign nor be part of this Khartoum Peace Agreement in its current form. This agreement has failed to address the Read More …
Equatorians express serious concerns about Khartoum led IGAD Process
Press Release Date: 4 August 2018 Equatorian Leaders in the Diaspora express serious concerns about the IGAD- led peace talks on South Sudan being held in Khartoum The Equatorian community leaders in the Diaspora representing over 30 (thirty) South Sudanese tribes/ethnic groups, are seriously concerned about the direction of IGAD-led peace talks currently underway in Read More …