OP-ED

December 12, 2017

Revitalising the 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS)

The Missing Elements and why it’s a Fragile Exercise 09 December 2017 Constantine Bartel Each passing day, South Sudanese spirit of unity and “one nation” is eroded. South Sudanese are worse off today as regards to security; essential services an impartial judicial system and law enforcement. What is more, none of the above failures has ….

May 19, 2017

Perspectives on Opposition Unity and the Path to Peace

South Sudan, the Big Questions: Opposition Unity? Talk Peace? Or Fight? 4 May 2017 Opposition to Jubahas grown from individual mutterings, to public dissents by journalists, and now, to armed resistance. The incremental opposition to Kiir’s regime should come as no surprise as this government has shown no appetite for criticism from any quarters, and ….

January 20, 2017

South Sudan Cannot Be Allowed to Collapse

By Andrew S. Natsios JAN. 20, 2017 Andrew S. Natsioswrites In a NYTimes Op-ed that South Sudan must not be allowed to collapse. The only way forward, according to Mr. Nasios is for new local actorsto broker a new political settlement, with outsiders acting as only supporting cast during the negotiations but guaranteeing its enforcement after ….

January 9, 2017

Embrace the Resistance And Not Another Hopeless Peace Process!

By: Justin Ambago Ramba 9 January 2017 It is worth the effort to try and find the answer to the crucial question as to what should the people of South Sudan now aspire for having suffered this far under Salva Kiir’s SPLM/SPLA? Should they prioritize continuing with the resistance and liberation struggle, which are all ….