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Addis Ababa, March 27, 2014 (SSNA) -- South Sudanese rebels have submitted a protest letter to the head of the IGAD-led talks, rejecting the inclusion of Uganda as an observer in the talks, and threatened to boycott peace efforts if IGAD allows Kampala to be part of the ongoing peace talks in Ethiopia. The rebels further assert that Kampala is playing double standards and therefore could not be trsuted....

By Juma Mabor Marial March 27, 2014 (SSNA) -- A fortnight or so ago, an online newspaper “Equatoria sun” unveiled a list of shadow cabinet alleged to have been formed by Rebel Leader Dr. Riek Machar in anticipation of the speculated interim government and among the top cabinet ministers were four or so Equatorian members led among the top portfolios by Kosti Manibe Ngai – Finance,...

By: Deng Mading Gatwech “Judas Iscariot is remembered for one thing: his betrayal of Jesus Christ. Even though Judas showed remorse later, his name became a symbol for traitors and turncoats throughout history. His motive seemed to be greed, but some scholars speculate political desires lurked beneath his treachery” quoted from the BIBLE . March 27, 2014 (SSNA) -- The author is very much...

By: Justin Ambago Ramba March 27, 2014 (SSNA) -- Is it really possible  that the current war being fought in south Sudan's Greater Upper region  can be successfully cordoned out from returning to Juba, and hence the whole of the Greater Equatoria region after it was in fact started their? At least that's what some Equatorians are thinking and hoping it happens.The point I want to make here...

Press Release Addis Ababa, March 25, 2014 (SSNA) -- The Second Session of Phase II of the South Sudan Peace Process that adjourned on 3 March has resumed on 25 March 2014, following the arrival of all the Parties in Addis Ababa. The IGAD Special Envoys are in consultation with the Parties on the conduct of a political dialogue towards national reconciliation and healing. Meanwhile, in line with the...

By: Justin Ambago Ramba March 25, 2014 (SSNA) -- The South Sudan government has always referred to itself as a two years old child with no much understanding the political intrigues needed to smoothly run its affairs. It too uses its own hand made image of being a minor to demand that no criticisms should be directed at her for the same afore mentioned reason (a young crawling baby ...etc ...etc.)....

By Aken 'PanKon' Tong "I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot" Gary Hart. March 25, 2014 (SSNA) -- On 12th of March 2014, the nation was shocked out of their complacency by the deplorable news of Brigadier General Kawac Deng Kawac’s assassination, a man whose contributions in the liberation struggle to secure South Sudan’s statehood...

By Col. (Rtd). Wani Tombe Lako Lokitari March 25, 2014 (SSNA) -- This is a formal general call to all men, women and youth of Greater Equatoria. All of you in Diaspora and inside the Sovereign Republic of South Sudan (SRSS), all of you, rise and take the lead, in the defense of the motherland, which is the defense of your comprehensive rights and freedoms. No one shall do this for all of you, in the...

By Luel Luak Ethnic identity as the political identity in South Sudan March 24, 2014 (SSNA) -- The origination of “The politics of ethnic identity” Started in December 15, 2013, in South Sudan. In reality, Salva kiir Mayardiit initiated the Politics of Ethnic identity, in South Sudan. The reason[s] why? We as the South Sudanese citizens has never been divided politically in ethnic line...

Kiir's government signs a military cooperation agreement with Egypt! By: Justin Ambago Ramba March 24, 2014 (SSNA) -- As funny as it looks, no one can under rate Egyptians' role in the historical suppression of our people's aspirations throughout the past couple of centuries. But the crucial question that begs for an answer is: “Can the pharaohs possibly come to the aid of this collapsing "Dinkocracy"?...

By Oyet Nathaniel Pierino March 24, 2014 (SSNA) -- What we see today as political crisis in South Sudan did not start today or yesterday. It is a culmination of many political events and leadership blunders, in political and military arena. Miscalculations by President Salva Kiir and his cliques are definitely responsible for stagnation in the political system and now genocide, massive destruction...

Press Release SPLM/A Nebraska Chapter Supports the Reforms in the SPLM Omaha, Nebraska, March 24, 2014 (SSNA) -- To all fellow SPLM/A cadres, comrades, countrymen and women, we in the SPLM/A Nebraska chapter condemned in the strongest possible term the December 15, 2013 Juba massacre that took place in the Republic of South Sudan. We wish to make it publicly clear that we, the SPLM/A Nebraska chapter...

By Gabrial Pager Ajang I am not a big enthusiast of ICC. I wrote an article title “The ICC Allegations Against the President-Elect, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the Detrimental European Legacy in Africa” in March of 2013. I am extremely against ICC inquisitives in African affairs but we do not have independence legal institutions in South Sudan, therefore, I welcomed ICC to try War Criminals...

By Luk Kuth Dak March 23, 2014 (SSNA) -- The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once pointed out that “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power in its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at it best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” A few weeks ago, an American rocker, Ted Nugent called...

By Elhag Paul March 23, 2014 (SSNA) -- The unforeseen consequences of the events of 15 th  December 2013 have left President Salva Kiir confused like a rabbit blinded by the headlights of an advancing car.  Confronted with existential threat, he hopes the invisible forces of the underworld will protect him. Adam Ashforth in his book, ‘Witchcraft, Violence, and Democracy in South...

Press Release March 22, 2014 (SSNA) -- The SPLM/SPLA Youth League would like to register their voices and unwavering support to the leadership of the SPLM/SPLA particularly on their stand toward achieving a meaningful peace and security in our nation. We also applaud our leadership on being open minded, courageous and stand firm on the principle of inclusivity since, it’s our believe that this...

By: David M. Abotmatiop March 22, 2014 (SSNA) -- Following the fighting that erupted on the 15 th of December- 2013 in Juba, and continues throughout the 16, 18, 19, 20---- until 2014 up to date, and escalated to Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity States has almost fractional brought the new Republic of South Sudan to the insignia of a total collapse, an episode the Government of the Republic of South...

By Lul Gatkuoth Gatluak March 22, 2014 (SSNA) -- In the history of the world, we have learned that, wars are caused by multiple factors. Some of these factors may include the competition over national resources, territorial integrities, religious idealism; power struggle between leaders or competitive groups, and intricate system of alliances, where individuals can secretly portent a deal aiming to...

By Yien Lam March 21, 2014 (SSNA) -- Well, as the question needs thorough answer, mind is no.IGAD cannot and will never bring a tangible peace in South Sudan because some of its member states are deeply involved in South Sudan crises . As the concerned citizen of this great Nation, I sincerely believe that peace will not yield any fruits because member states of this organization Uganda in particular,...

By Nhial K. Wicleek March 21,2014 (SSNA) -- The famous quote “no man is an island” resonates equally well with all mankind. But deeds are somewhat different partly because people hold different personality traits. For example, personalities associated with leadership, distinctly measure individual qualities. However, in this juncture, people differ because individuals’...