IGAD Authorise Quick Deployment of Regional Forces in South Sudan

By Sudan Tribune, An East African regional heads of states and governments summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thursday authorised the prompt deployment of a Protection and Deterrent Force (PDF) from the region to help restore peace and stability in South Sudan. According to a a communiqué issued during the 25th extraordinary session of the […]

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South Sudan Truce Collapses as Rebels Advance on Oil Town

By France 24, Rebel forces in South Sudan launched a major assault Tuesday on the key oil town of Malakal, the army said, as a ceasefire deal agreed with the government late last month appeared to be in collapse. “Fighting is still continuing. There are pockets of rebels in Malakal town but they are not […]

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Ethiopia Supports Machar against President Kiir

By Bereket Habteab, The fighting between soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar broke out in mid-December and Uganda sent its troops several days later to fight alongside forces loyal to President Kiir. However, the mystery behind who is sustaining the rebels in the conflict has got a hint of […]

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South Sudan Government and Opposition Forces Agree to Ceasefire

By Radio Tamazuj, South Sudan’s government headed by Salva Kiir and opposition forces led by Riek Machar have accepted a ceasefire agreement after negotiations in Addis Ababa, top sources in both Juba and the Ethiopian capital told Radio Tamazuj. Under the terms of the agreement the soldiers of both the national army and the opposition […]

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Eritrea to Begin Evacuating Citizens from South Sudan

By TesfaNews, The Eritrean Embassy in South Sudan says it is giving priority to evacuating citizens from Benitu and Unity State amid reports of escalating violence and alarming discovery of mass graves. Unconfirmed reports indicate that around 500 Eritreans taking refuge at a United Nation Peace Keeping compound in Bor along with thousands of displaced […]

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