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SPLA soldiers killed two people identified as criminals in Wanhalel County of Tonj State

On 21.7.2017. Wanhalel. SPLA soldiers killed two people identified as criminals in Wanhalel County of Tonj State on July 18 when civilians started shoot at the army. The commissioner of the area Gordon Makuer Tiau says the incident happens after two bulls were stolen in Wunrel cattle camp ...

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2 government soldiers killed, 7 injured in Kaka clashes

On 2.7.2017.Kaka. 2 government soldiers killed, 7 injured in Kaka clashes.Authorities in South Sudan’s Fashoda state have admitted that at least two SPLA soldiers were killed and seven others wounded from their side during clashes with rebel forces in Kaka area on Tuesday.The Commis ...

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Security forces accused of extorting money from civil society groups in Maridi.

On 20.7.2017. Maridi. Security forces accused of extorting money from civil society groups in Maridi. Several civil society organizations in South Sudan’s Maridi State have accused security forces in the state of exhorting money from them ـــ a move which they said has b ...

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Government spokesman says ceasefire does not include Pagak

On 13.7.2017. Pagak. Ceasefire does not include Pagak, government spokesman says. The countrywide unilatral ceasefire declared by President Kiir does not include Pagak area, which was established as the opposition headquarters when civil war began in late 2013, a top government official said.Th ...

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South Sudan confirms attacks against "anti peace elements" to protect oil areas

On 16.7.2017. Juba. South Sudan confirms attacks against "anti peace elements" to protect oil areas. South Sudan government has denied violating a declared unilateral ceasefire but admitted launching a military offensive to drive away "anti-peace elements" at the vicin ...

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National Security detained TV Director

Juba. Family of detained TV director demands release after one week in National Security Services custody. Mayat, head of South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), was arrested by security officials on 10 July for failing to broadcast President Kiir’s speech live. ...

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Government militias captured 8 civilians

On 9.6.2017. Yei. Militias loyal to South Sudan Government were travelling from Tore to Juba via Yei. They arrived in Gimunu, about 7 miles from Yei on Yei-Juba road, and captured 8 unarmed men and 1 unarmed woman, all civilians, who came from Atende and Koya villages, the group said in a statement.

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Nine missing bodies were brutally killed in Gimunu

1. 14.6.2017. Yei. The bodies of nine missing civilians were found brutally killed in Gimunu village in Yei River County that were previously reported missing, according to eyewitnesses and local officials. Police authorities in Yei announced last week that three missing villagers were found killed ...

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Activists who organized the anti-government protest in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Monday

Activists who organized the anti-government protest in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Monday , said dozens had been arrested and detained at facilities manned by the National Security Services (NSS).In a statement released from Nairobi on Tuesday and extended to Sudan ...

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Two peace protesters detained in Jonglei

On 12.5. 2017. Bor. On Friday, two South Sudanese protesters against the Peace Committee headed by First Vice President Taban Deng were detained in Bor by national security agents. According to Jonglei Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development (JIPDD), Deng Anyang Ngong and Geu Akau have b ...