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General Amnesty to Renegade Commanders: Will it Bring Peace in South Sudan?

April 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Beny Gideon Mabor 1. Introduction The President of the Republic of South Sudan Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit is keenly observed as a man of peace. History tells us of his records and that is what made him different from … read more »

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S. Sudan refutes claim of President Kiir’s “apology letter” to Obama

August 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Sudan on Tuesday strongly refuted reports that its President, Salva Kiir wrote “an apology letter” to his US counterpart, Barack Obama denying his alleged support for Sudanese rebels, SPLM-N. The report, which appeared in McClatchy, one of US largest … read more »

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South Sudan: President Salva demands officials to return the ‘stolen $4bn’

June 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has accused officials of stealing at least $4bn (£2.6bn) from state resources. He has written to 75 current and former senior government employees, asking for the money be returned. “People in South Sudan are suffering … read more »

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Sudan and South Sudan teeter on the edge of war

April 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa –- Sudan and South Sudan teetered dangerously on the edge of war Thursday after South Sudan refused to withdraw its troops from a disputed border area despite calls to do so by the United Nations and African … read more »

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S.Sudan to become IMF member in early 2012: Lagarde

December 17, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Newly independent South Sudan is expected to become a member of the International Monetary Fund in early 2012, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Friday after talks with President Salva Kiir. “South Sudan has applied for membership … read more »

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