South Sudanese elites diverted staggering amounts of money and other wealth from public coffers and resources, undermining human rights and endangering security, the Commission on Human Rights said in a report.The report was presented to the Human Righ…
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Burhan comes close to admitting Islamists’ involvement in failed coup
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Head of the Transitional Sovereign Council on Thursday pointed to the involvement of civilians in the failed coup attempt but stopped short of admitting they were Islamists.Earlier this week, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamd…
Continue readingS. Sudan condemns Sudan’s failed coup attempt, pledges support
South Sudan on Wednesday condemned a military attempt to take over power from Sudan’s transitional government, urging the latter to hold responsible those involved in the failed coup.President Salva Kiir, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said he had…
Continue readingDinka elders back calls for Kiir, Machar to step down
The Jieng (Dinka) Council of elders, a group alliedn to President Salva Kiir, has backed calls for the South Sudanese leader and First Vice President Riek Machar to relinquish power.The group, in a statement extended to Sudan Tribune on Thursday, said …
Continue readingKiir recalls former governor to military, promoted
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has returned former Warrap state governor, Bona Panek Biar to the military and promoted him to Lieutenant General.Biar served in several capacities in the government under president Kiir. He first served as an officer w…
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