Uganda refutes chemical weapon claims in South Sudan
Uganda strongly denies using chemical weapons or barrel bombs in ongoing South Sudan conflict.
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South Sudan to investigate arrested Vice President Machar
Machar’s reported house arrest on Wednesday sparked global concern, with the United Nations warning of a possible relapse into conflict
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Kenya deploys Odinga to mediate South Sudan crisis
Odinga’s spokesperson, Dennis Onyango, stated that the former prime minister would travel to Juba on Friday
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Kenya’s Ruto speaks with Kiir on Machar’s arrest, sends envoy
Following a call with South Sudan’s President Kiir, Kenya is sending a peace envoy to mediate the crisis over Machar’s detention.
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Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan’s embattled vice president?
The conflict, which led to hundreds of thousands of deaths, was fueled by ethnic divisions, with Kiir leading Dinka forces and Machar commanding Nuer fighters
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Machar’s detention collapses South Sudan peace deal, SPLM-IO says
The SPLM-IO, Machar’s party, condemned his detention, saying it nullifies the fragile peace deal with President Salva Kiir’s government
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Norway shuts South Sudan embassy temporarily over security risks
Norway has temporarily shut its embassy in Juba, citing a worsening security situation in South Sudan, its foreign ministry announced Wednesday. Tensions escalated after President Salva Kiir dismissed the governor of Upper Nile state, where clashes between government forces and an ethnic militia have intensified. The militia is accused of aligning with First Vice President Riek Machar, raising fears of renewed conflict in the fragile nation. South Sudan, the world’s newest country, emerged from a devastating civil war in 2018. However, ongoing violence threatens its fragile peace, stoking international concerns. Norway’s foreign ministry stated that embassy operations will temporarily shift to Nairobi, Kenya, until conditions improve. Norway shuts South Sudan embassy temporarily over security risksOfficials emphasized that the Juba mission would reopen once security stabilizes.
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South Sudan opposition army denounces new attacks near Juba
Opposition forces in South Sudan report new attacks by government troops near Juba, raising fears of instability and calls for urgent international action.
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UN urges South Sudan leaders to meet and prevent conflict
UN official urges President Kiir and Vice President Machar to hold talks and assure South Sudanese of their commitment to stability.
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South Sudan doctors’ union urges action on cholera outbreak
Health Ministry needs funding to procure supplies for affected communities, Doctors’ Union says
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