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South Sudan marks 3rd independence anniversary in shadow of crisis

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – South Sudan marked its third independence anniversary yesterday against the backdrop of a mounting political crisis and failure to build a cohesive society. President Salva Kiir, who insists his government is committed to a peaceful … Read More

Ethiopia: IGAD Summit set to bolster South Sudan peace talks

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – East African leaders are set to meet President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar today to bolster the peace talks to end the fighting in South Sudan, officials said Monday. The South Sudanese rebel … Read More

Ethiopia: South Sudan rebels threaten to shoot down civilian aircraft

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – South Sudanese rebels warned Thursday they would shoot down civilian aircraft in its strongholds to stop what it alleges as an ongoing surveillance by government forces to assassinate rebel military commanders. Rebel military spokesperson, Brig.-Gen. … Read More