A series of arrests targeting former ministers and officials has heightened political tensions in South Sudan, as economic decline and unrest challenge President Salva Kiir’s leadership.
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The United States has criticised South Sudan’s peace process as lacking credibility, urging reforms and dialogue as opposition leader Riek Machar faces serious charges.
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President Salva Kiir has replaced South Sudan’s finance minister after only three months in office
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A US court sentenced South Sudan dissident Peter Biar Ajak for plotting an armed coup, after he sought military-grade weapons while living in exile.
US court sentences South Sudan dissident for plotting coup Read More »
South Sudan president Salva Kiir fired interior minister Angelina Teny, undermining the power-sharing peace deal and escalating regional tensions.
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Kiir brings back ex-VP James Wani Igga days after firing key ally, adding to succession tensions
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South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed several top officials and appointed new ministers, a governor, and a vice president in a major cabinet reshuffle.
South Sudan dismisses key officials in major government reshuffle Read More »
President Kiir fires Vice President Bol Mel, a onetime ally accused of corruption
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The United Nations warned that its South Sudan peacekeeping mission risks collapse due to government-imposed conditions and budget-driven personnel cuts.
UN warns South Sudan mission at risk amid new government limits Read More »
South Sudan’s opposition admitted misidentifying a photo of a prisoner as its leader’s bodyguard, while accusing the government of mass arrests and repression.
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