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South Sudan President integrates rival's officers into army

South Sudan President Salva Kiir ordered military officers loyal to his vice president, Riek Machar, to be officially integrated into a unified command of the army, state media said on Tuesday, a central pillar of the peace process.

Reuters

More than 7.7 million facing food crisis in South Sudan

UN says more than two-thirds of population are in need of humanitarian assistance.

Al Jazeera

East African Community expands with the recent addition of DRC

The East African Community’s (EAC) membership has grown to seven with the official admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo as a new member. The other members are Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan.

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South Sudan's President Kiir and VP Machar agree to unify army

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar have agreed to return to re-start talks on integrating their rival forces into the army after escalating tensions threatened to derail the 2018 peace agreement.

Radio France Internationale

Humanitarian aid workers need security, rights and better pay

Professional humanitarian aid workers in war-torn places like Ukraine, Ethiopia, Syria and South Sudan do some of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

The Conversation

South Sudan government and opposition re-commit to peace deal

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his vice president, Riek Machar, have agreed to resume talks about integrating their rival forces under a unified command after weeks of escalating conflict between the sides.

Reuters

South Sudan former child soldier Philip Lako shares story to inspire other WA migrants

Philip Lako was 10 when he was taken from his family. He is sharing his story in the hope it will help people better understand the experience of migrants to Australia.

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South Sudan's political rivals agree to unify army command

South Sudan’s president and his deputy have signed an agreement to unify the military command of the security forces

The Independent UK

U.S. warns South Sudan's leadership is failing to meet peace deal milestones

The United States has found that South Sudan's leadership is failing to implement parts of a peace deal signed in 2018 and warned it will continue to impose costs on those perpetuating the conflict, according to a report seen by Reuters.

Reuters

Australia risks damage to economy without expanded money laundering laws, says Senate committee

Government has ‘dragged its feet’ on reform and Australia could be placed on grey list which includes Syria, Myanmar and South Sudan

The Guardian - AU

'No Simple Way Home': New film portrays South Sudan's 'mother of the nation'

A new film paints a portrait of the woman known in South Sudan as the "mother of the nation". The film follows Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, who is the widow of revolutionary leader and national hero John Garang de Mabior, in her role as the country's vice president amid a…

France 24

Africa's wars are hurting its rich heritage: how the law can help

Several countries across the African continent are currently embroiled in war. Some of those worst hit are South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso. These armed conflicts are caused by a range of factors, including bad governance, corruption, poverty, rights…

The Conversation

South Sudan's deputy president warns of return 'back to war'

South Sudan’s vice president is urging regional mediators to intervene to protect the country’s fragile peace deal, warning of a return “back to war” amid alleged attacks by government troops on his forces

The Independent UK

South Sudan peace agreement under pressure amid disagreements over military

South Sudanese security forces have reportedly left the premises of First Vice-President Riek Machar's residence in the capital, Juba on Monday morning after surrounding his home late Saturday. This after further disagreements over the implementation of a fragile 2018 peace agreement.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

South Sudan Invites Saudi Arabia to Explore 23 New Oil Fields

Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Corp (NilePet) Chol Deng Thon Abel urged Saudi companies in general and oil giant Aramco to invest in South Sudan.

Al Jazeera

Abuses by South Sudan govt amounts to ‘war crimes’: UN

UN human rights body highlights names of 142 individuals who warrant an investigation under international law.

The Guardian - UK

‘Take from the hungry to feed the starving’: UN faces awful dilemma

Agencies forced to cut back aid in Yemen, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Ethiopia despite growing need as funds go to Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Extends S. Sudan Peacekeeping Mission for One Year

The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to prolong its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one more year, after Russia and China chose to abstain. The Council's 13 other members all voted in favor of the resolution, which extends the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until March 15, 2023…

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Looting and attacks on aid workers rise as hunger adds to unrest in South Sudan

UN says 70% of the population will struggle through the coming season as humanitarian workers are killed and supplies raided

Al Jazeera

The woman protecting South Sudan’s parks from war and poaching

Bibiana Martin was 12 years old when she joined the forest rangers. Twenty years later, she is still protecting animals.

Radio France Internationale

Intercommunal violence in Sudan's disputed Abyei region kills dozens, displaces thousands

Several dozen people have reportedly been killed following a spike of intercommunal violence in the disputed Abyei region on the Sudan - South Sudan border, according to the United Nations emergency response agency.

The Conversation

South Sudan's constitution-making process is on shaky ground: how to firm it up

South Sudan’s transitional constitution mandates the drafting of a permanent constitution to usher in a new political order for the country. This process began in 2012 with the appointment of a national constitutional review commission as the drafting body.

Al Jazeera

HRW urges release of two S Sudanese arrested for gov’t criticism

Both men face the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted of undermining the country’s constitution.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN, US Press South Sudan to Prepare for Elections

The United Nations and United States urged the leaders of South Sudan Monday to do more to prepare for elections due to be held in less than a year or risk "catastrophe." "As I have stated before, elections have the potential to be a nation-building moment, or a catastrophe," the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudanese Women Footballers Tackle Hurdles to Play the Game

Sudan's women's football team is yet to win a match, but members say they have scored a victory by overcoming challenges including discrimination and a coup to play the game. "The girls are still taking their very first steps in international football," said coach Salma al-Majidi, training the team that…

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