733: Angelina Teny: "Suffering in South Sudan will end with implementation of Peace agreement"
[...] "It is high time that this suffering ends and this suffering will end with the implementation of the peace agreement." Angelina Teny, Chairperson of the Strategic Defense and Security Review. Angelina spoke with Sani Martin, saying progress has been made and people feel security has improved because of the confidence building steps that have been taken. "I believe if people continues to...
25m Jan 14, 2019
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732: #AUDIO: Joint Defense Board Identifies Two Cantonment Sites in Yei River state
The Joint defense board has identified two pilot project sites for the cantonment of soldiers as stipulated in the Revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. The two sites are; Moroto found in Kajo Keji and Tendile located in Morob  County. SPLA-IO Spokesperson Lam Gabriel Paul said more than 1500 soldiers will be  trained at the two centers. The Joint Defense Bo...
5m Jan 13, 2019
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731: Suspected Ringleader in Conflict between Apul and kuch Communities has been Killed
Authorities in Gogrial state have confirmed that a man believed to be the ringleader of a gang fueling conflict between the Apuk, Aguak and Kuac Communities has been killed. The speaker, Gogrial state Legislative Assembly, Ariech Mayar Ariech, told  Radio Miraya’s Athuai Albino, that the suspect Thi-ang Malok Thiep, was killed a week ago, in Romich market in Tonj East county. The speaker expl...
5m Jan 10, 2019
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730: Hundreds Displaced by Intercommunal Violence in Isore Payam
A wave of inter-communal violence has swept through Isore Payam of Torit  state, displacing hundreds of people. The violence began in last week, when a group of youths from Geria confronted their counterparts in Ayaci, following a disagreement over the piece of land on which the Payam headquarter sits. James Okello has been following this story for us and now reports
4m Jan 10, 2019
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729: Gbuduwe State Reports Willingness of IDPs to Return Home
Authorities in Gbudue state say people who were displaced by the conflict, have expressed willingness to return to their homes, thanks to the relative peace and stability in the region. Gbudue state Governor, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, visited Bangasu county on Tuesday and met with the people many of who were displaced by the conflict there. Governor Daniel Badagbu told Felix Katie that they hav...
5m Jan 10, 2019
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728: Retired Bishop Enock Tombe on the Revitalized Agreement
It is almost four months since the Revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan was signed. Bishop Enok Tombe, is one of the religious leaders that took part in the negotiations. He explains what needs to be done to accelerate the process of implementing this agreement. Play clip
4m Jan 09, 2019
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727: Kampala Convention on IDPs, What it Means for South Sudan?
December 2018 marks the sixth Anniversary of the entry into force of the Kampala Convention, a groundbreaking treaty that obligesAfrican governments to protect the rights of people who are forced to flee their homes by armed conflict, violence, human rights violations and natural disasters. As of December 2015, 40 of the AU’s 54 member states had signed the convention and 25 had ratified it. A...
17m Jan 08, 2019
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726: Edmund Yakani's Perspective on Peace Process in South Sudan, 4 Months after R-ARCSS was signed
January 12th, will mark for months since the Revitalised Agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan was signed in September 12th 2018. Civil Society activist, Edmund Yakani, who is also Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation - CEPO looks back at the progress made in implementing that agreement.
17m Jan 08, 2019
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725: Civil Society Petition Ministry of Information Over Poor mobile Phone services
More than 100 Civil Society Organizations plan to petition the Ministry of Information, Communica-tions Technology and Postal Services seeking action on the poor mobile telephone services in the country. The petitioners will bring the attention of the Minister to what they have described as the 'frustrating inefficiencies' of mobile telephone services in the country. The Petitioners will ask ...
9m Jan 07, 2019
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724: Analyst Calls for Urgent Talks Between South Sudan and the Troika
Kenyan based South Sudanese Analyst, Akol Miyen Kuol, is calling for serious talks between Troika and South Sudan, to speed up the implementation of Peace Agreement in the Country. Speaking on Phone from Nairobi, Miyen who is also an author and journalist, spoke of the urgent need for the Troika countries of Norway, USA and the United Kingdom to stand close to the parties, to push the peace pr...
6m Jan 07, 2019
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723: The Spotlight with United Nations Volunteer Elizabeth Balimunsi, Video Conference Technician from Uganda
Ms. Elizabeth Balimunsi is one of the about 500, volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Born in Uganda, Elizabeth began her volunteering journey as a video teleconference technician in January 2018, and just one year down the road, she tells the story of an experience that has illuminated so much value in her life. "Volunteering has helped me learn to embrace new c...
45m Jan 04, 2019
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722: Civil Society Applauds Progress in Peace Process – Part 1
Three Months ago, the Revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan was signed in Addis Ababa, opening a new chapter of cautious optimism about peace in the country. The civil society has been central to monitoring the progress made in implementing the agreement. On the phone line from Juba, Rajab Mohandis, Member of the South Sudan civil society alliance, spoke to Ne...
6m Jan 04, 2019
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721: UK Secretary of State for Defense Visits British Peacekeepers in South Sudan
[...] "The UK sees its relations with South Sudan as a long term partnership." UK Secretary of State for Defence, Cavin Williamson, is in the country to assess the performance of the 300 British peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan. The British peacekeepers are providing engineering, medical services and basic infantry sup-port to the UN peacekeeping mission. Earlier, Mr. ...
4m Jan 04, 2019
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720: Bangladesh Peace Keepers Commence Repair of Major feeder roads in South Sudan
Bangladesh Peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan have embarked on the repair of the main feeder road network linking Juba, Mundri and Yambio. The 340 Kilometer road stretch is a vital supply route for humanitarian aid and logistical support for internally displaced persons and communities in need. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast Show, Lt Colonel Maksud...
5m Jan 03, 2019
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719: 'A positive Year for Action against Hunger in South Sudan' - Country Director
Action against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization, has seen a positive year in terms of the organization’s mission to end hunger in the world. Speaking to Miraya Breakfast show, Anika KRSTIC, Action Against Hunger Country Director said the organisation continued to run nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene programs in parts of the country. " People started changing a...
12m Dec 29, 2018
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718: UN SG Antonio Guterres New Years Message - English
In his New Year’s message, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres said "As we begin this New Year, let’s resolve to confront threats, defend human dignity and build a better future --- together." In his message, Guterres also pointed to "These are anxious times for many, and our world is undergoing a stress test." He noted that "Climate change is running faster than we ...
2m Dec 29, 2018
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717: Information Minister Advises Citizens to Safeguard Revitalized agreement from spoilers
The Minister of information who is also government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth, has appealed to the citizens to safeguard the revitalized Peace agreement from the spoilers. Minister Makuei was one of the high level government officials that attended the Christmas day church service in Bor town in Jonglei. Speaking to Radio Miraya on Christmas day, Makuei said the people of South Sudan ...
4m Dec 27, 2018
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716: KidsXpress Christmas Story Acted by Children of Watoto Church in Juba
What happens when children ask adults to tell the Christmas story? Enjoy the Christmas story as told in this musical drama by Watoto Children in Juba, #SouthSudan.
55m Dec 25, 2018
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715: Netherlands Chief of Defense Pays Christmas Troop Visit to South Sudan
The Netherlands Chief of Defense Forces, Admiral Bauer Rob, paid a pre-Christmas visit to Dutch troops in South Sudan and expressed his desire to see South Sudan gain peace and stability. Admiral, BAUER Rob visited six Dutch Peacekeepers from the nation’s Navy and air force sectors stationed in Juba. Bauer thanked them for their service and rounded off his visit with an interview at Radio Mir...
5m Dec 25, 2018
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714: Christmas Day and the Value of Family Companionship as shared by Noreen Gallagher
Family plays an increasingly important role in our lives. I am sure if you own a family, you most likely will have either joined them or bought them Christmas presents. So on this Christmas Morning, Noreen Gallagher, UNMISS staff spoke with David Lukan from Melbourne, in Australia to provoke a little bit of reflection on the beauty of family companionship on Christmas day.
4m Dec 25, 2018
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713: Reunited after 20 - Years: Happy story for Radio Miraya Journalist after Reuniting with Mother
After 20 years apart, Radio Miraya Journalist was excited to see his mother. Luka Athiel was reunited with his mother only just recently, and together with three new brothers,  Luka couldn't be happier. He shared his story with Miraya Breakfast show Presenter, Samuel Pawon. Listen to his story
10m Dec 25, 2018
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712: Presidency explains Attack on Ceasefire Monitors in South Sudan
Government has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances under which ceasefire monitors were attacked in Luri last week. If you have followed the story, reaction has been swift, and government has been pressed not just to investigate, but also apologize to the victims and the countries they represent as a matter of urgency. To find out what the President’s office has to say, He...
6m Dec 24, 2018
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711: Attack on Ceasefire Monitors Attracts Widespread Condemnation
South Sudan is once again in the spotlight following an attack on ceasefire monitors. Three international members of CTSAMVM’s Monitoring and Verification Team and their driver were denied access to the Luri Training Centre, but it’s the assault and arbitrary detention that has attracted regional and international condemnation. Philip Wani Reports
3m Dec 24, 2018
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710: “Silence the guns," UN Humanitarian coordinator reiterates
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator Alain Noudehou says the signing of the Revitalized Agreement remains the main source of hope for South Sudan, because it sets out steps for bringing peace to South Sudan. In his Christmas and New Year Message, Noudehou spoke of peace as a valuable asset that would make boost human security and ensure smooth delivery of humanitarian assistance. Liste...
6m Dec 24, 2018
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709: Army Reaches 1,000 soldiers with Voluntary Medical male circumcision
At least one thousand soldiers serving with the South Sudan People’s defense forces have been circumcised in an ongoing voluntary medical male circumcision campaign targeting men in uniform. The campaign by the SSPDF HIV and AIDS secretariat, is part of the strategies to prevent HIV transmission by the men in Uniform. This is also in response to a report published recently by the SSPDF Health...
7m Dec 21, 2018
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708: NGO forum launches internship initiative for young South Sudanese
The South Sudan NGO Forum has launched an internship initiative, sending graduates with diplomas and degrees with no work experience into pre-selected NGOs. The program hopes to accelerate the possibilities of graduates to gain vital skills over a three-month period and find employment later. Interested candidates aged between 18 and 27 years have until January next year to drop their applica...
16m Dec 20, 2018
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707: South Sudan Red Cross Gear Up for Christmas Emergency Response
South Sudan Red Cross’s team of volunteers will be busy this festive season checking on the safety, security and responding to emergency calls. South Sudan Red Cross Head of Communications and Resource Mobilization, Marial Mayom told Sworo Charles, that a team of 20 volunteers in coordination with the police and Juba Teaching Hospital will be on standby from Christmas eve to 2nd January 2019.
5m Dec 20, 2018
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706: Ambassador Thomas Hushek explains Sanctions and US Priorities for South Sudan
[...] "If we don’t have people that are trying to supply weapons or other services to the armed forces, we hope that will take away the incentive for those armed forces to stop fighting.” That is what the US Ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek said in response to the latest sanctions announcement by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control  on three p...
7m Dec 19, 2018
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705: UNMISS says implementation of the peace show positive momentum so far -
The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General says parties to the peace agreement must ‘keep the momentum going’ to realize the full implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Moustapha Soumare says there are ‘positive signs’ pointing towards progress and says the parties must adhere to a permanent ceasefire to move forward. The Deputy Special-Representative stressed t...
6m Dec 19, 2018
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704: "Dignity is essential in Today's Migration processes," Says IOM Chief Jean - Philipe Chauzy
[...] "We really must push the message forward that dignity is essential in today’s migration processes because whether we like it or not migration is going to continue and increase in the decades to come so we must have the right tools to do that.”  IOM Chief of Mission Jean-Philippe Chauzy,  says although states have a sovereign right to decide who crosses into their borders, they also have ...
8m Dec 18, 2018
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703: "More than 60% of refugees in Uganda and Ethiopia unaware of peace agreement," study suggests
A new study suggests that South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia and Uganda are frustrated with the country’s leadership and are not aware about the political developments in the country. A recent report by the Addis-Ababa based Institute for Security Studies (ISS) indicates that more than 60 percent of refugees in Gambella, and Adjumani were not aware that an agreement was signed in September. ...
6m Dec 17, 2018
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702: Analyst cautiously welcomes sanctions on three individuals for allegedly aiding South Sudan conflict
A political analyst and commentator has cautiously welcomed latest sanctions announced by the United States government against three individuals for their alleged role in the South Sudan conflict. The Trump administration on Friday announced restrictions against South Sudanese nationals Gregory Vasili, who is the former Governor of Gogrial State and businessman Obaj William Olawo. The other, ...
3m Dec 17, 2018
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701: Refugees concerned that non-signatories 'pose threat’ to peace implementation
South Sudanese refuges in Uganda are concerned that parties that are not signatory to the revitalized peace agreement may pose a threat to its full implementation. This came up during a dissemination exercise of the agreement in Rhino Refugee Camp in Arua district that is home to more than one hundred and twenty thousand refugees – mostly from South Sudan. Barnabas Samuel is the Development M...
6m Dec 17, 2018
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700: Personal reflections of a young South Sudanese on five years of war
“Leaders must build trust and implement the agreement to its letter and spirit,” is the impassioned plea by John Penn a young South Sudanese who like thousands of others are reflecting on the past five years with deep despair. December 15th marks the day the first shot was fired in Juba, triggering what was to become half a decade of war and suffering. John Penn is one of the founders of the ...
7m Dec 14, 2018
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699: Five Years On: Counting the cost of war in South Sudan
A legal expert and economic analyst says countless opportunities have been missed, five years since the start of the conflict. December 15th will mark 5 years since the first shot was fired in Juba to trigger the crisis. Reflecting on the time gone by, Farouq Ismail, an advocate and member of the South Sudan law society says the country’s leaders and its people should seize the opportunity of...
6m Dec 14, 2018
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698: NRC: South Sudan can bounce back after five years of conflict
One the eve of 5th anniversary of South Sudan conflict, Norwegian Refugee Council Rehana Zawar says leaders should hear the peoples voices and deliver on their renewed promises of peace Ahead of the 5th anniversary of the start of the conflict in South Sudan on 15th December, the International NGO, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), is calling on South Sudanese and their leaders to demonstrate c...
9m Dec 14, 2018
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697: Exclusive interview with interim R-JMEC chairperson Lt. Gen Augostino Njoroge
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) has promised to continue asking all parties to dutifully implement the agreement in letter and spirit. This came in the latest message by the interim chairperson Ambassador, Lt. Gen. Augustino Njoroge. Ambassdor Njoroge gave an exclusive interview to Radio Miraya on the progress in the implementation of the peace agreement....
7m Dec 14, 2018
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696: FAO-UNESCO literacy program benefits thousands of cattle camp communities in South Sudan
More than one thousand five hundred leaners from cattle-keeping communities are benefiting from a Livelihood and Education program to give nomadic groups basic education skills and knowledge. The pilot program known as the Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School is jointly implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the UN Education and Scientific Organisation – UNESCO, and...
14m Dec 13, 2018
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695: 15,000 children in South Sudan without parents or missing, five years after outbreak of fighting
Some fifteen thousand children are still missing or separated from their parents, five years after the conflict first broke out in South Sudan. United Nations Children’s agency - UNICEF is working with partners through its family tracing unit to track down the children’s parents or caregivers. Communications Officer Tim Irwin says UNICEF has successfully reunited six thousand (6,000) children ...
8m Dec 13, 2018
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694: Boma Governor David Yau Yau officially reopens Bor-Pibor road, returns stolen animals
Boma State Governor, David Yau Yau has officially re-opened the main road connecting Bor and Pibor, in a move to demonstrate his commitment to resolutions reached at a recent inter-state peace dialogue. Yau Yau is in Jonglei for a two-day official visit to meet with officials and reopen main routes to normal traffic and economic activity. His visit follows a meeting of officials from Boma and...
5m Dec 12, 2018
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693: Cattle keepers threaten peace in Kajo-Keji
Authorities in Kajo-Keji, Yei River Stateare concerned that the presence of cattle-keepers is posing a threat to returning communities settling back to their homes. Nyepo County commissioner, Lokonga Julius says the animal herders are destroying gardens belonging to returnees arriving from protection sites and refugee camps. Lokonga is concerned that the presence of the herders could spark te...
4m Dec 12, 2018
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692: UNMISS Chief, David Shearer launches report on positive impact of QIPs in South Sudan
The UN Special-Representative and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer has launched a new report showcasing a series of special projects funded by UNMISS, to improve the lives of communities across the country. The report titled ‘The People’s Project’ was put together by the Mission’s Relief, Reintegration and Protection Section and features the stories of all those who have be...
9m Dec 11, 2018
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691: Ambassadors in joint appeal for respect of Human Rights and end to impunity
As South Sudan joins the rest of the World to commemorate Human Rights Day, the Ambassadors of the European Union, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have issued a joint appeal for the respect and protection of human rights. Ambassadors Sinead Walsh, Janet Alberta and Alison Blackburn said they are deeply concerned about the state of human rights in the country, pointing at reported violat...
40m Dec 11, 2018
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690: Youth use ‘Tea-Drinking’ as creative approach to tackle social issues
A group of youth known as Salaam Junub is using ‘tea drinking’ as an innovative approach to mending relations and combating hate speech. The community social movement holds regular forums with residents of the Gurei area in Juba as they Take Tea Together – also known as TTT. A member of Salaam Junub, Bush Buse says TTT is a creative attempt to turn an everyday activity into a useful platform ...
6m Dec 11, 2018
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689: Third edition of the Juba Film Festival kicks off
The third edition of the Juba Film Festival has kicked off, showcasing more than 50 local and foreign films. The one-week festival was launched yesterday at the University of Juba and features films produced and directed by students and local film makers. Festival Director, Simon Bingo says the festival wraps up on Saturday, with a prize ceremony for the best pieces in different categories. ...
8m Dec 11, 2018
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688: Human Rights Commissioner on human rights situation in South Sudan
As South Sudan joins the rest of the World to commemorate Human Rights Day, a commissioner in the South Sudan Human Rights Commission says the country has a way to go to ensure accountability of human rights offenders. Beny Gideon says the commission has established a ‘human rights defenders’ desk’ as part of measures to push for accountability and avoid impunity. Gideon is encouraging the pu...
5m Dec 10, 2018
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687: Humanitarian situation remains ‘dire and worrying,’ says German Envoy
The humanitarian situation in South Sudan remains ‘dire,’ prompting already stretched donors and humanitarian partners to focus on the most vulnerable as they gradually shift attention to agriculture and resilience building programs after years of man-made conflict. “Our interest is the people of South Sudan,” said German Ambassador Jan Hendrik van Thiel, adding that the main focus is on helpi...
7m Dec 07, 2018
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686: Ongoing violence, rape and abuse ‘incompatible’ with peace, German Ambassador
The German Ambassador to South Sudan says there must be more concrete steps towards fully implementing the revitalized peace agreement. “The implementation of the agreement is ‘pretty slow,’ Ambassador Jan Hendrik van Thiel said in an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya. Ambassador Jan welcomes the signing of the peace deal in September and progress that has been made thus far. He says the...
9m Dec 07, 2018
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685: “Elections were illegitimate,” SSOA interim Chair Gabriel Changson Chang
The interim chairperson of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance, Gabriel Changson Chang says the election of Peter Gatdet as new chairperson last weekend was illegitimate. Changson Chang says the vote was called ad-hoc and denies the outcome. He also challenges assertions by party council member Dr. Lam Akol that there is a 6-month term limit for leadership. Changson Chang spoke to Sebit Will...
16m Dec 07, 2018
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684: South Sudan Opposition Alliance rift deepens, threatens implementation of Revitalized Peace Agreement
Members of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) are engaged in crisis discussions to resolve an election dispute that threatens to split the alliance in two. A section of alliance members including interim chairman Gabriel Changson, Joseph Bakasoro, Khalid Butrus, Josephine Lagu, Hassein Abdelbagi and Bapiny Monytuil have rejected the recent election of Peter Gatdet as the new chairman, ...
8m Dec 07, 2018
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