https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bulySvComBE
“TVC NEWS Interviews Edmund Yakani, Human Rights Activist on how South Sudan cancelled Independence Celebration” (TVC News, 2016).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bulySvComBE
“TVC NEWS Interviews Edmund Yakani, Human Rights Activist on how South Sudan cancelled Independence Celebration” (TVC News, 2016).

JUBA, South Sudan, July 8, 2016 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns in the strongest terms the resurgence of violence in the country, which has resulted in numerous civilian casualties and injuries over the course of the week in Juba, Wau and Bentiu. UNMISS reiterates its calls on all parties to put an end to the ongoing fighting and refrain from inflicting further violence against innocent civilians.
We equally deplore the indiscriminate shooting attack on a senior United Nations agency official that took place yesterday evening in the Tomping area of Juba. Such an act constitutes a grave violation of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the United Nations. UNMISS calls on the authorities to investigate this incident and bring the perpetrators to account.
The UN and the international community are here to assist the people of South Sudan on their road to peace, and under no uncertain terms should its installation/premises or personnel be subjected to targeting nor violence.
The Special Representative of the Secretary General and head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej, urges all parties “on the eve of South Sudan’s Fifth Anniversary of Independence to cease from engaging in violence and to focus on the implementation of the peace agreement for the benefit of all the people of South Sudan.”
The UN remains resolved in fulfilling its mission in South Sudan and supporting the implementation of the Peace Agreement for a peaceful and prosperous country.

There been reported a shooting and flaring up again after just few peaceful months between President Salva Kiir and VP Riek Machar. The long-dialogue and peace-agreement in the fragile state of affairs as the SPLA, SPLM and SPLA-IO and the all the fractions of the internal fighting, as even the escalated violence and killings Wau of recent have taken its toll… and strained some internal conflicts in the government.
The actions today happen as an Army man of the SPLA shot at a Toyota in Juba. Then SPLM-IO retaliated and actually reported to have scored back at the SPLA, but not verified. There are talks of an initial talk between the SPLM and SPLM-IO leaders tomorrow as the violence are terrifying for the weak bond of trust between the parties. But just as yesterday there we’re reports that even some of the bodyguards of the VP Machar have even stolen the Iphone of the daughter of Salva Kiir’s wedding, so certainly there are some recent grudges between the camps too, even as they have made an agreement.
Also this report:
“heavy shooting has been reported this evening at around 8pm local time in South Sudan’s capital Juba, the shooting was heard at the site of Gudele. The cause of the shooting is yet clear as many civilians remained indoors in both Gudele and nearby areas. Tension between the former warring parties has been reported by local and international observers after security personnel from IO were gunned down by the govt military intelligent over the weekend” (Wangdunkon Media, 07.07.2016).
Second Report:
“There was military clash between 10 of our soldiers (SPLA-IO) and forces of the SPLA at around 8pm this evening in Juba. SPLA forces attacked our soldiers from the protection unit who were traveling in a vehicle on Gudele road in the town. They were taking food to our soldiers who always sleep in the office of the First Vice President to guide it. A number of soldiers have been killed on the other side (SPLA). Two of our soldiers have sustained wounds. The clash which lasted for more than 10 minutes has however stopped and our soldiers have returned to their base at Jebel Kujur. They have however remained vigillant. The situation is tense, but we hope the other side will stop the provocations to resume war” (Juba Hot Pot, 07.07.2016).
There been just days ago, since there we’re also a rumor of plot to assassinate Dr. Riek Machar of the SPLM-IO, but that is surely not denied or confirmed, as it was to happen from some of the Central Government in the SPLA/SPLM. But this could also be used as a way of securing reasons for their violence and thieving in Juba. As proven the days after. So there is hard to know definitely as the men of both sides, keep their intelligence close and their guns with even trigger fingers.
An in the beginning of July, the 2nd of July to be exact the Presidential Guards of Kiir shot one of the bodyguards of Machar, and for all we know, some of these men might bear grudges instead of talking.
The Report on that shooting on the 3rd of July:
“SPLA-IO sources say they believe the victim identified as Lt.Colonel George Gismala was killed by government security personnel.The killing led to a rise in tensions within some security forces yesterday evening in Juba” (Radio Tamazuj, 03.07.2016)
So we will see how this goes, and if it goes any further, as there is hard to indicate anything and validate the unrest and reports. Peace.


More than a third of the population in urgent need of food, agriculture and nutrition assistance amid risk of catastrophe in some parts of the country.
NEW YORK, United States of America, June 29, 2016 – Up to 4.8 million people in South Sudan – well over one-third of the population – will be facing severe food shortages over the coming months, and the risk of a hunger catastrophe continues to threaten parts of the country, three UN agencies warned today.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) stressed that while the deteriorating situation coincides with an unusually long and harsh annual lean season, when families have depleted their food stocks and new harvests are not expected until August, the level of food insecurity this year is unprecedented.
According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update released today by the government, the three agencies and other humanitarian partners, 4.8 million people are projected to be in need of urgent food, agriculture and nutrition assistance through July, up from 4.3 million in April. This is the highest level of hunger since the conflict in South Sudan began two-and-a-half years ago. This number does not include 350,000 residents of the UN Protection of Civilians areas or other camps for displaced people, who currently are entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance.
“We are very worried to see that food insecurity is spreading beyond conflict areas as rising prices, impassable roads and dysfunctional markets are preventing many families, even those in towns and cities, from accessing food,” said FAO Country Representative Serge Tissot.
Food insecurity and conflict are also forcing many families to leave South Sudan for neighbouring countries. In the last few months alone, an estimated 100,000 South Sudanese people have crossed into Sudan, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and this number is expected to increase to more than 150,000 by the end of June.
“The levels of malnutrition among children continue to be truly alarming,” said Mahimbo Mdoe, UNICEF’s Representative in South Sudan. “Since the beginning of the year more than
100,000 children have been treated for severe malnutrition. That’s a 40 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, and a 150 percent increase since 2014.”
Working with a large number of international and local non-governmental organizations, FAO, UNICEF and WFP will continue to deliver life- and livelihood- saving support under these difficult circumstances.
“We are now seeing sharp spikes of need in new areas, such as Eastern Equatoria or Western Bahr el-Ghazal, where malnutrition rates in some places are reaching dangerous levels. We have started ramping up food and nutrition support, but much more is needed to keep things from deteriorating even further during the lean season,” said WFP Country Director Joyce Luma.
In 2016, FAO is planning to provide emergency livelihood support to 3.1 million people in South Sudan. It is currently distributing over half a million crop and fishing kits and is assisting livestock production through the vaccination of some 11 million animals.
The dramatic rise in malnutrition rates, means that in the first four months of the year UNICEF has already treated 45 per cent of its planned 2016 caseload of 166,000 children.
WFP plans to assist 3.3 million people in South Sudan this year through a combination of emergency food assistance, lifesaving nutrition support for mothers and young children, community-based asset-creation projects where possible, and safety net programmes such as school meals.

NEW YORK, United States of America, June 27, 2016 – The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the current escalation of violence between the Sudan’s People Liberation Army (SPLA) and armed groups, in Wau town and surrounding areas, in South Sudan. He regrets the reported loss of lives.
The Secretary-General calls on all fighting forces to immediately suspend the hostilities, provide access to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and cooperate with humanitarian partners to facilitate the delivery of assistance. He urges all parties to agree to dialogue to resolve their political disputes.
The Secretary-General commends UNMISS and the Humanitarian Country Team for taking pro-active steps to protect fleeing civilians outside their base in Wau. UNMISS is in the process of deploying additional capabilities to the area to be able to address possible contingencies.

JUBA, South Sudan, June 27, 2016 – UNMISS is continuing to provide protection to approximately 10,000 civilians in Wau, following the outbreak of violence. At this time, UNMISS military forces have created a security cordon around an area adjacent to the UN base and peacekeepers are conducting active patrolling to ensure the safety of the displaced civilians within this area. This area is currently secure and humanitarian partners are providing basic assistance to the displaced people. UNMISS is currently negotiating with the SPLA for access to Wau town to conduct additional patrols to protect the civilian population in the town.
UNMISS wishes to clarify that opening its gates are not a first line of response in the protection of civilians. Opening the gates is an exceptional measure of last resort to be undertaken only when all other means of protection have been exhausted. UN bases are not designed to serve as shelters for displaced populations. At this time, UNMISS is continuing to provide a secure environment for those displaced by the violence in Wau adjacent to its base. UNMISS will consider additional measures in line with its mandate should the security situation deteriorate further.

JUBA, South Sudan, June 21, 2016 – The Troika wish to clarify that the allegation of having sent a letter demanding changes to Government positions is false. The Troika and its partners remain committed to working with the Transitional Government of National Unity, and all its Ministers, to ensure a coherent approach to the economic challenges faced by South Sudan.

“South Sudan and Sudan have begun talks that seek to expedite the bilateral cooperation agreement between the two countries. They have signed several agreements on security arrangements for demilitarized zones and the opening of 10 border cross points. The two also have agreed to stop supporting rebel groups along their border. Delegations from the two countries met in Khartoum on Sunday. CCTV’s Patrick Oyet reports from Juba” (CCTV Africa, 2016)