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Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks

Nov. 06, 2024 14:41 PM EST

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and directed the mediation team to reconvene and resolve all outstanding issues within two...

South Sudan postpones December elections by 2 years citing incomplete preparations

Sep. 13, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The government in South Sudan has postponed elections scheduled for December for two years citing the need to complete processes such as a census, the drafting of a permanent constitution and the registration of political parties. The Presidential Adviser...

South Sudan's security bill allowing warrantless arrests becomes law

Aug. 15, 2024 22:31 PM EDT

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s controversial security legislation allowing the arrest of people without warrants has become law even though the president has not signed it, parliament's spokesperson said Thursday. Spokesperson Oliver Mori told The Associated Press that...