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South Sudan’s Kiir pardons two jailed generals

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir said on Friday he had pardoned two senior government officials and promised to release other political prisoners, as his rule faces surging resistance, warfare and famine.

Ex-South Sudan general forms rebel group to topple president Kiir

A disaffected South Sudanese army general who quit his position last month announced on Monday that he had formed a new anti-government rebel group, underscoring mounting resistance to the rule of incumbent president Salva Kiir.

President Kiir faces fresh rebellion as senior military officers resign

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir is facing a series of defections from the army as other communities accuse him of favouring his Dinka community in promotions.

South Sudan’s Kiir promises safe aid access amid famine

The president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, on Tuesday promised to get access to major NGOs that will provide food assistance to the hunger-stricken civilians.

South Sudan peace deal has been disregarded

The implementation schedule of the South Sudan August 2015 Peace Agreement will have to be revised to achieve its objectives. Festus Mogae, former president of...

South Sudan’s Kiir to order the shooting of soldiers who rape women

South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir on Monday stated that soldiers who rape women must be shot. During a visit to the town of Yei he...

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