Conflict
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 06:57
Uganda's parliamentary committee on defense and internal affairs has summoned the country's defense minister to explain under what circumstances the Ugandan troops were deployed in South Sudan without parliamentary approval.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 06:39
The United States strongly supports the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediators, Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin and General Lazaro Sumbeiywo, to secure a cessation of hostilities and to resolve the conflict in South Sudan peacefully through talks being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This crisis must be ended swiftly through a negotiated settlement in order to prevent the escalation of a dangerous conflict that neither the people of South Sudan, the region or the international community can afford.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 06:37
US call comes as South Sudan government troops try to wrestle back control of the oil producing town of Bentiu.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 06:32
A political rift within South Sudan’s governing Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) and not a failed coup attempt as government claims caused the widespread violence that hit the country in mid-December, a United States official said on Thursday.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 11:41
Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I know that the subject before us is one about which you and other members of Congress care deeply. I regret to inform you that Special Envoy Booth is unavailable to testify today as he is in Addis Ababa working to get the peace process underway.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 11:35
This hearing discusses the ongoing cirsis in South Sudan, and U.S. policy towards short-term and long-term reconciliation.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 08:21
Mr. Mihrig confirmed on Jan. 6 that the payment stop had gone into effect.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 08:14
Relief agencies have reached 158,000 displaced people with humanitarian assistance since fighting began in mid-December.
Access to Bor remains restricted by ongoing clashes.
Interagency teams continue rapid assessments to determine needs throughout South Sudan.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 08:12
Palestinian terrorists fired mortar shells at IDF soldiers on the border between Israel southern Gaza on Thursday morning. In response, the Israel Air Force struck the cell that fired into Israel.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 08:09
South Sudan's rebels are strengthening their defences in the key city of Bentiu in anticipation of a government offensive to recapture it, a BBC reporter there says.