August 22, 2021 (JUBA)-South Sudan parliament will be inaugurated this week on Tuesday, authorities announced on Sunday. The clerk of the assembly, Makuc Makuc Ngongdit, said all members in and outside Juba are expected to be present for the function scheduled for the Freedom Hall on Tuesday. President Salva Kiir, all his five deputies, advisers, national ministers, heads of the independent commissions, top judicial officials, army general, police and security are expected at the function (...) - News / South Sudan

August 22, 2021 (JUBA) - South Sudan President refuses to implement the agreed arrangements for the reunification of armed forces because he wants to keep controlling the security sector, said an SPLM-IO official on Sunday. Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok failed to bring President Salva Kiir and his first deputy Riek Machar to agree on the stalled implementation of the security arrangement, particularly the establishment of a single army. A joint statement released at the end of (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 21, 2021 (JUBA) – South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar held two meetings with Sudan's Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and his accompanying delegation who concluded a three-day visit to the country's capital, Juba Saturday. The two leaders, according to joint statement, discussed into detail the critical issues of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) mainly the implementation of the Security Arrangements, the Power-sharing (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, South Sudan, Sudan, Diplomacy - International Relations

August 20, 2021 (KHARTOUM/JUBA) - The Sudanese Minister of Trade Ali Gedo Friday announced the reopening of the border and resumption of trade with South Sudan on the first of next October. In a separate meeting, South Sudan's Vice President Taban Deng Gai said he agreed with Hamdok to link the two countries by the roads and railways. The Sudanese transport minister who is in Juba accompanying the prime minister held talks with Dhieu Mathok South Sudan Minister of Investment on Friday. (...) - News / South Sudan, South Sudan's transition, «Four Freedoms» Agreement, FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 20, 2021 (JUBA)- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir rejected calls to step down saying he would remain in the SPLM until his death like the movement's founder John Garang. On Friday, the South Sudanese leader took part in a meeting of the SPLM Political Bureau where he made his remarks. "Comrades of SPLM, people are calling me to leave the power, but I must tell you, I will leave this SPLM's power in the similar way as Dr John Garang left it,” Kiir said on Thursday. Kiir took the (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

By Bol Khan In April 2016, Radio Tamazuj posted and answered questions about the fainting Security arrangements or demilitarization of the capital, Juba as stipulated in 2015's signed ARCSS and I quote. «Has Juba been demilitarized? A guide for confused observers. Why is Juba supposed to be demilitarized? Who is supposed to verify if the two sides comply with the limits?» End quotes. Similarly, this opinion piece appraises whether or not the regional bloc, IGAD is partly responsible for the (...) - Comment & Analysis

August 20, 2021 (KHARTOUM/JUBA) - The visiting Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and First Deputy Riek Machar discussed for the second time on Friday the stalled implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Hamdok who is also the IGAD Chair is on a three-day visit to Juba to discuss the peace implementation process in South Sudan, relations between the two Sudans and regional issues. Accompanied by his Political Adviser Yasir Arman and Special Envoy to South Sudan Jamal Malik, he (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, South Sudan's transition

August 19, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan is to start consultations on the preparations for the first free general elections after the collapse of the former regime in April 2019. «The Sovereign Council tasked some of its members to launch discussions on the formation of the Electoral and the Constitution-Making Commissions,» Mohamed al-Faki, a member and spokesman of the Transitional Sovereign Council in Sudan stated on Thursday. The constitutional document, which governs the transitional (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 19, 2021 (JUBA) - The Chief of Defense Forces in South Sudan has called for unity in command, saying it was time to unite and coordinate efforts to restore the country's security. General Santino Deng Wol, who was speaking to troops on Tuesday in Juba directed military officers to see themselves as colleagues with primary objectives to protect lives and properties of the people while defending territorial integrity of the nation. Wol told troops of the upcoming reorganization of the (...) - News / South Sudan Defense Forces (SSDF), FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, Military

August 19, 2021 (JUBA) – A community in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State have accused President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar of failing the country. The Azande community leaders, in an August 16 statement, accused the country's leader of marginalization as well as denying citizens their fundamental human rights. The statement bears names of 33 leaders from all the six counties of Yambio, Nagero, Tambura, Ezo, Ibba, Nzara and Maridi which are inhabited the Azande (...) - News / South Sudan, Governance & Civil Service

August 19, 2021 (KHARTOUM/JUBA) - Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok met in Juba on Thursday with South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his first deputy Riek Machar to discuss the stalled implementation of the security arrangements. In a statement released in Khartoum, the official Sudan News Agency said that Hamdok who is also the IGAD Chair held a closed-door meeting with President Kiir to discuss the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement before another meeting with his (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 18, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese doctors resigned from an autopsy committee to protest the burial of bodies of people killed during the protests without identification. In a resignation letter seen by the Sudan Tribune sent to Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and Mohamed al-Faki a member of the Sovereign Council representing the civilian component, the four forensic doctors denounced the meddling of the general prosecution in their activities. "We fear of not being able to perform our (...) - News

August 18, 2021 (JUBA)-South Sudanese investment minister has denied reports suggesting he has been holding private discussions with the leadership of the united Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) over the status the existence of their base in his area, citing his past contribution to educate public on the scope. Minister Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol denied in a statement on Wednesday that he held private discussions with the leadership of the interim force for Abyei at which asked them to remain (...) - News

By Steve Paterno In South Sudan, where just about everyone has access to guns (tons of them), and almost every ambitious politician is a potential warlord, any slight destabilization of the country provides an opportunity to lead straight to a nation run by pockets of small warlords. In such a case of slight destabilization of the country, those small warlords would be controlling their small enclaves, by the power of their guns. This is exactly a scenario, which is being advocated by the (...) - Comment & Analysis

August 18, 2021 (ANKARA) - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday proposed to mediate a brotherly solution to the border dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was in Ankara for a one-day working visit where he held talks with President Erdogan. Also, officials from the two countries signed a number of deals including military framework and military financial agreements. Following the signing ceremony, the Turkish president pointed to the need (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, Ethiopia, Turkey

August 17, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The Islamist Popular Congress Party (PCP) in Sudan, founded by the late Islamic leader Hassan al-Turabi, welcomed the Taliban movement's seizure of power in Afghanistan. After the collapse of the al-Bashir regime, the transitional government banned the participation of its allies in the transitional institutions. The ongoing development in Afghanistan gives the Sudanese Islamists an opportunity to portray the Taliban as an inspiring movement, despite their bad (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 17, 2021 (JUBA)- Lack of political will from the warring parties to implement the security arrangements has allowed “peace spoilers” to use public resources to destabilized the armed opposition movement (SPLM-IO), a senior official said. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the SPLM-IO Acting Chairperson of the National Committee for Information and Public Relations, Manawa Peter Gatkouth said the armed opposition group remains committed to the implementing of Chapter II of the (...) - News / SPLM/A In Opposition, FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, Politics

August 17, 2021 (JUBA) - South Sudan president Salva Kiir has attributed the delay in the formation of a unified military command to the “unreasonable demands” made by the opposition. He cited the 50-50 representation demanded for by armed opposition groups. The South Sudanese leader said reports from the Joint Defence Board (JDB) indicate some of those seeking representation do not have forces on the ground and have directed the negotiating team to expedite the process. He accused other (...) - News / South Sudan, Military, South Sudan Defense Forces (SSDF), SPLM/A In Opposition, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 17, 2021 (JUBA)- The Red Army Foundation, one of the main organs of South Sudan's ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), has threatened mass mobilization against President Salva Kiir if he fails to address issues affecting citizens in the world's youngest nation. The group, in a statement issued on Tuesday, also warned security agencies not to interfere in matters which government can handle. “The Red Army has had enough! … We warn the Government of South Sudan through its (...) - News / Military, South Sudan, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 16, 2021 (JUBA)- A top presidential aide has warned the country could return to a full scale if president Salva Kiir and his first deputy in coalition of government and the leader of the main opposition continue to ignore “popular demand” for reforms and delivery of services to the people. “We have always drawn the attention of our leaders to what happens in other countries. We do that to inform their decisions and to enhance their leadership strengths. We drew their attention to (...) - News / South Sudan, Military, SPLM/A In Opposition

August 16, 2021 (JUBA) - At least three people were killed in an ambush on Juba-Nimule road in South Sudan on Monday, a police officer confirmed. A Catholic nun was among those killed in the attack that occurred on the road between Aru Junction and Kubi. «What happened on Juba-Nimule road is very unfortunate,» Daniel Justine, a police spokesperson was quoted saying Monday. "A car was ambushed around 10:00 a.m. and as a result, three people died. One was burnt in the car and another one (...) - News / South Sudan, Banditry / Robbery

August 16, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese Prime Minister extended his hand to Ethiopia, calling for good relations between the two countries, stressing that the Al-Fashaga area is an integral part of Sudan and will not accept bargaining over it. For the first time, Hamdok travelled on Monday to the border area with the head of the Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to inaugurate several infrastructures projects including bridges and roads built to link the border area with the rest (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 15, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok said that his initiative to end the war in Ethiopia is still valid. «The mediation initiative between the Ethiopians within the IGAD framework is still in place,» Hamdok said in a press conference in Khartoum on Sunday. Hamdok had conducted a series of contact with the IGAD countries including Eritrea, and the international community to mobilise support for his bid to stop the fighting in northern Ethiopia between the (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, Ethiopia

August 15, 2021 (NAIROBI) – A leading member of South Sudan's armed opposition movement (SPLM-IO) has backed the removal of the group's chairman and the country's First Vice President Riek Machar, saying all structures under him are now “null and void”. “If the army has deposed the former Chairman and Commander in Chief all structures under him are rendered null and void. A deposed leader cannot expel members of a leadership that has already been overthrown,” Garang Mabior said in a statement (...) - News / SPLM/A In Opposition, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 15, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - A spokesman for the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) said they had reached an agreement with the Prime Minister to review the draft trade union law that the council had approved on June 13. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok and leaders of the Communist Party on 10 August. Spokesman Fathi Fadl told Sudan Tribune on Sunday that the Prime Minister and the SPC had agreed to review the draft union law. He disclosed (...) - News

August 14, 2021 (JUBA) - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan said it is concerned at the division that has developed within the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), and which led to clashes between factions in Magenis last week. “UNMISS is committed to supporting the full implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and it is important that this process continues to move forward at pace,” said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, (...) - News / South Sudan, UNMISS - United Nations Mission in South Sudan

August 14, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan received on Saturday the third batch of wheat aid from the United States. The official Sudan News Agency said that the 48,000-tonne shipment is part of six batches for this year. The wheat aid which is part of the Abraham Accords aims to help preserve Sudan's foreign currency reserves. In June and July, Sudan had already received two shipments of 48,000 metric tonnes each. Last June, the government said it has sufficient strategic stocks of wheat until (...) - News / United States (US)

August 14, 2021 (JUBA) - Partners involved in South Sudan's peace process have welcomed the presidency calls for the unification of the country's military command. In a statement issued on Saturday, the regional bloc (IGAD), the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the peace monitoring body (RJMEC) and the ceasefire monitors (CTSAMVM) commended the 10 August 10, 2021 resolution of the Presidency of South Sudan reiterating its commitment to the implementation of the R-ARCSS and calling for (...) - News

August 14, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - An investigation committee on recent clashes in North Darfur between Arab militia and Juba Peace Agreement's armed signatory groups has recommended arresting the responsible for the violence and collecting weapons. On 7 August, Deadly fighting erupted in Kalogui near Tawila locality in North Darfur between combatants of the Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (GSLF) and the Arab tribes. It was reported that three were killed and dozens wounded but there was no (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 13, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan wants to get advanced military technology from Turkey said Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Head of the Transitional Sovereign Council on Friday. Al-Burhan made his statement during a visit to the Presidency of Defence Industries in Ankara before his return to Khartoum at the end of a two-day working visit. On Thursday, al-Burhan met with President Recep Erdogan and issued a joint statement with him about the need to develop bilateral relations. The two leaders (...) - News / Turkey, FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY

August 13, 2021 (JUBA)- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir replaced a military commander in border states, triggering unusual reactions from people wishing to understand the reason behind his transfer. In a directive announced last week through the chief of defence forces, Kiir removed Major General Baak Akoon from his position as the Commander of the Third Infantry Division and replaced him with Major General Akuei Ajou. No reason was cited to explain the change of the 3rd Division which (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

August 12, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sudanese government for better cooperation on Darfur cases, announced Persecutor Karim Khan on Thursday. Last February, Sudan and the ICC signed an MoU for cooperation on the trial of the former militia leader Ali Kushayb who is under surrendered him to The Hague court last year as the prosecution was in need to have more evidence to confirm his case. The new (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, ICC and Darfur

August 12, 2021 (JUBA)- South Sudan's presidential adviser on Thursday regretted the resignation of the country's Mining minister, a citing the need to work together to resolve differences and move the country forward. Tut Gatluak Manime, presidential affairs told Sudan Tribune it was “unfortunate” Henry Odwar, who doubles as the deputy chairperson of the main opposition Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) announced he has stepped down from a position in the revitalized (...) - News / South Sudan, SPLM/A In Opposition, Politics

August 12, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) said agreed with the prime minister to continue dialogue over ways to implement the goals of the revolution. The Sudanese communists organised protests and called to overthrow the transitional government denouncing the IMF supported economic reforms implemented by Hamdok. Also, the left party blames the government for the slow pace in its efforts to achieve peace and justice in the country. Upon Hamdok's request, the leaders of (...) - News

August 11, 2021 (JUBA) – Members of the Kit Gwang Declaration led by the armed opposition faction's (SPLA-IO) former chief of staff, Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual have agreed to cease military hostilities, Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony, a leader of the group said. Olony, the Office of South Sudan's First Vice President said in a statement, disclosed this during telephone conversations with the armed opposition leader, Riek Machar. “General Johnson Olony informed H.E Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon about the (...) - News / SPLM/A In Opposition