South Sudan News » Unity News South Sudan » Unity » Government: South Sudan rivals agree to form unity government by deadline: president
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar agreed Tuesday to form a unity government by a February deadline, as they face international censure over faltering peace talks. The ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: South Sudan's Machar urges delay to unity government as peace efforts stall
JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan's main opposition accused the government on Wednesday of failing to push through a peace deal and called for a six-month delay in the formation of a unity administration, ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: Don't diminish the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
This week, the United Nations Security Council will debate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as civilians throughout the country are at risk of atrocities and need ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: UN Refugee Chief welcomes South Sudan's government of national unity
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi welcomes the formation of a long-awaited unity government in South Sudan, bringing political rivals together to work for lasting peace. The new ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: Key official says South Sudan unity government within reach
UNITED NATIONS — The head of an international group monitoring South Sudan’s peace process said the formation of a transitional national unity government in South Sudan was now within reach. Festus ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: S. Sudan rebel leader seeks further delay to unity government
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar said Sunday that he wants to further postpone the formation of a power-sharing government, warning that rushing into the arrangement would lead to disaster. Machar ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: S. Sudan's warring leaders to form long-delayed unity government
JUBA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agreed on Thursday to form a unity government, a long-delayed step towards ending six years of war. The two old rivals, who have ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: South Sudan’s new offensive explained: What’s at stake for civilians
South Sudan’s military is intensifying its clash with opposition forces, launching a major offensive as recent losses heighten fears for civilian safety in the northeast. The army announced on Sunday ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Government: South Sudan Speaker Summons MPs for Emergency Sitting Amid Threats of Her Removal
South Sudan's Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, has summoned all Members of Parliament and government ministers to an emergency sitting, as political ...