Sudan: 22 still missing since June 3 massacre

Article from Radio Dabanga.org

Dated Friday 06 September 2019 - KHARTOUM

New committee planned to trace Sudan missing

Families of the persons who went missing during the uprising that started mid-December last year, demand an independent commission of inquiry, and the formation of an inspection committee to search for the missing in prisons, and detention camps and centres throughout the country. The Sovereign Council supports this initiative, Council members Mohamed El Faki and Mohamed El Taayshi said.

Spokesperson for the Initiative for Missing People Fadia Khalaf said at a press conference on Wednesday evening that 22 people are still missing. Ten of them disappeared during the violent dispersal of the Khartoum sit-in on June 3.

She pointed out that 45 others have been found in morgues, hospitals, and detention centres. Some were found in poor mental health conditions after being tortured.

The Initiative for Missing People was set up by the Sudanese Professionals Association. It reached out to families of the missing persons and searched with them on the ground and on social media. It also prepared publications with pictures of and information about the missing persons and distributed them on markets and in shops.

Commission of inquiry

A group of lawyers submitted a request to the Attorney General to form a commission of inquiry comprising of judges, prosecutors, lawyers and independent experts to investigate the fate of the missing.

Sovereign Council member Mohamed El Taayshi said that most of the missing were subjected to a systematic enforced disappearance “because of their role in the December Revolution”.

He said that the new interim government should play a key role in the investigation into the fate of the missing, the circumstances of their disappearance and what they have been exposed to during their disappearance.

Police

The police commented that they did not receive official reports about the missing at the sit-in. Police spokesperson Brig-Gen Dr Omar Abdelmajid said in a press statement that the numbers of missing protesters and activists need to be thoroughly investigated in proper legal procedures. He accused parties of seeking political gain by exploiting the fate of others.

He also pointed to precautionary measures taken by the police to prevent groups from destabilising security in Sudan by launching rumours about outlaw operations.

Marches

A number of marches, vigils and professional strikes took place in Khartoum and the states on Thursday.

District committees in Khartoum organised a march to the headquarters of the judiciary to demand an independent judiciary and an investigation into the cases of the persons killed and gone missing.

The march moved from El Gorashi Park to the judiciary offices. Slogans were shouted, calling for an independent judiciary, and disclosure of the fate of the missing. The demonstrators raised banners calling for a transparent investigation.

El Kalaka

Residents of El Kalakla in southern Khartoum organised a march and a vigil in protest against the sale of the western part of El Kalakla El Gatiya School for Girls.

El Gedaref

On Thursday, health workers in El Gedaref went on strike and staged a protest against the National Health Insurance Administration in the state. The administration had filed reports against young workers for corruption. The protesters pointed out that the real corruption can be found at the top of the administration of the National Health Insurance.

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Sudan: 19 cases of cholera in Blue Nile state

Article from Radio Dabanga.org

Dated Friday 06 September 2019 - EL ROSEIRES

More cases of cholera in Blue Nile state

The Blue Nile Doctors' Committee reported that the number of cases in El Roseires Hospital suspected to have cholera has risen to 19, including three patients who were transferred from Ed Damazin Hospital.

In a field report published on Wednesday evening, the committee pointed out that the general conditions of patients are stable, and that no deaths have been recorded, except for the two patients that died at the beginning of the outbreak of the disease.

No new cases of cholera have been reported in other hospitals and in rural health centres.

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Sudan: Hilal called for end to tribal fighting in Darfur

Article from and by .Afia Darfur.com

Dated 20 July 2016

Moussa Hilal calls for the activation of tribal reconciliations in the region

The president of the Revolutionary Awakening Council and the leader of the Al-Mahlad tribe, Musa Hilal, called for the activation of reconciliations between the social components to stop the tribal fighting.

"The president of the Revolutionary Awakening Council and the leader of the Al-Mahlad tribe, Musa Hilal Abdullah, called for an end to the violence and all forms of tension between the tribes," Hilal said in an interview with Afia Darfur.

In a related context, Hilal discussed with The Governor of North Darfur Abdul Wahid Yusuf the issues of reconciliation, securing the agricultural season and addressing frictions between pastoralists and farmers."

View original:  http://www.afiadarfur.com/musa-hilal-2/

Sudan: Hilal's N. Darfur supporters call for his release

NOTE from Sudan Watch Editor:  The International Red Cross ought to visit Musa Hilal and other detainees in Omdurman prison in Sudan to check on their welfare and ensure that they are receiving adequate care and that their human rights are respected and adhered to regardless of their crimes. 

Article from and by Radio Dabanga.org

Dated Monday 02 September 2019 - MISTERIYA

North Darfur supporters of Musa Hilal continue to call for his release

Musa Hilal's sons, arrested in North Darfur, arrive in Khartoum, Novermber 17, 2017 (RD)

Supporters of former Janjaweed leader Musa Hilal, being held in an Omdurman prison for almost two years, organised a large demonstration in Misteriya in North Darfur on Sunday, demanding his release.

In a statement, the organisers of the demonstration demanded from the newly established Sovereign Council and Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdouk to intervene, and release all political prisoners in the country “as soon as possible, without any conditions”.

“The failure to release all political detainees is a conspiracy in order to isolate them politically, and exclude them from the ongoing political process,” the statement reads.

The demonstrators appealed to the Forces for Freedom and Change and other political and civil forces to pressure the authorities to release all “political prisoners and prisoners of war”.

Hilal was detained, along with his sons and hundreds of his militiamen, by members of the Rapid Support Forces, in November 26, 2017, when they refused to hand their weapons during a large disarmament campaign in Darfur.

RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemeti’ said at the time that Hilal and his supporters were “involved in a plot against Sudan which has external dimensions”.

After the deposal of President Al Bashir and the release of a number of political detainees, mainly fighters of armed movements, relatives and followers of Musa Hilal have publicly called for his and his men’s release more than once.

On August 27, ten of Hilal’s imprisoned affiliates entered into a hunger strike to protest their continued detention in a military prison in Omdurman. According to the spokesman for Hilal’s Revolutionary Awakening Council, “they have been subjected to systematic ill-treatment by the prison authorities and deprived of their most basic rights such as medical treatment and to meet their relatives through visits”.

View original article:  https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/north-darfur-supporters-of-musa-hilal-continue-to-call-for-his-release

Further Reading

August 29, 2019

Sudan: Revolutionary Awakening Council detainees on hunger strike

August 27, 2019

Renewed demand to release remaining Darfur detainees

Sudan: UN train police and trainers in North Darfur

Article by African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)

Dated Thursday 05 September 2019 via APO

UN State Liaison Functions provide Human Rights training to Sudan Police in North Darfur

Photo: UN State Liaison Functions (SLFs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in north Darfur, recently concluded two Human Rights training programmes held in north Darfur state capital, El Fasher.

The latest training course for 30 participants from Sudan Police Force (SPF), including 9 females, was held from 1-3 September with a focus on the application of Human Rights standards in investigations and prosecutions of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV). The course was aimed at raising awareness between Sudan Police Force (SPF) and Prosecutors on each department’s role in the application of Human Rights Standards.

Another Training of Trainers (ToT) course was held from 18 to 29 August for 34 participants, aimed at creating awareness and providing background information on the different theories, practices and knowledge on international human rights standards and directives relevant to police operations.

In her remarks at the closing ceremony for the August event, the Officer-in-Charge of the SLFs in north Darfur, Heidi Van Heerden, highlighted the need to build the capacity and professionalize the SPF for them to be able to discharge their duties and prepare them to take over policing duties from UNAMID as the Mission prepares to exit from the region at the end of June 2020. “UNAMID is encouraging all participants to share its passion of striving to make Darfur a safer, secure and more harmonious place for all by applying the knowledge and skills they have acquired in these training programmes in their daily work routine,” Ms. Van Heerden said.

UNDP representative, Ibrahim Khirdin, noted that these training programmes are geared towards consolidating peace in Darfur. “I believe that the participants from both courses are now fully capacitated to deliver training to their colleagues”, he added.

In his address, Sudan Police Force Director of the Criminal Investigations Department, Brigadier Abdulellah Ali Ahmad, urged all participants, certified by UNAMID/SPF, to make these institutions proud by delivering the same training to their colleagues.

UNAMID Police, in partnership with the UN Country Team in Sudan, is conducting these Training of Trainers workshops for Sudan Police Force to ensure the sustainability of knowledge and skills transfer to SPF as part of the Mission’s transition plan implementation and to facilitate a seamless handover of policing responsibilities to local police by the end of June 2020.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).

SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2019/09/05/un-state-liaison-functions-provide-human-rights-training-to-sudan-police-in-north-darfur/

Sudan: UNDP UNAMID train 615 police from NDarfur

Article from and by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Dated August 29, 2019

Strengthening police service systems to stabilize Darfur

UNDP and UNAMID jointly delivered a series of Training of Trainers workshops on Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws for 615 Sudanese police officers who were selected from different locations in North Darfur.

UNDP and UNAMID create pool of police trainers to manage public security in line with human rights and humanitarian principles

“I learnt how to respond to public disorder without the use of lethal force. I also learnt new anti-riot platoon formations. I am now in a better position to deliver trainings on public order management to my colleagues”, says Warrant Officer Mubarak Baher Jamal, from the Sudan Police Force in Darfur who was one of the participants of the 10-day Training of Trainers (ToT programme that provided GoS police officers with specialized tools and competencies to effectively use policing measures with respect to freedom of assembly, human rights and humanitarian principles. The training programme taught him something very significant in the current context of Sudan, “the importance of responding to public crowds without resorting to violence”, he said.

Through a series of Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes held between January to June 2019, 615 GoS police officers in Darfur have been trained in eight specialized areas of policing: human rights and humanitarian law, crisis management, public order management, criminal investigation, crime scene management, protection of civilians, family and child protection and community policing.

The TOT programmes have been implemented in response to the aspirations of the people of Darfur for peace by UNDP and UNAMID who joined their efforts under the State Liaison Functions (SLF) project to implement a sustainable environment for protecting civilians and local communities across Darfur. This is mainly ensured through addressing insecurity as well as impunity which are among the root causes of instability in Darfur.

The capacity building programme is an opportunity to create appropriate conditions for the return of IDPs and prevent new conflicts and violence. The pool of 615 GoS Police Officers representing the police champions of Darfur should perform their responsibilities with guarantee of human rights. Supporting this transition towards sustainable development is crucial for Darfur to support stabilization and peace in Sudan.

Thanks to a strong cooperation with Sudan Police Force (SPF), an ambitious capacity building programme for Government of Sudan (GoS) police officers was designed for a period of 6 months (January-June 2019). The programme has strengthened the professional capacity of the police to uphold the rule of law in light of the planned withdrawal of UNAMID in Darfur. This is particularly important in areas with large internally displaced persons (IDPs) or in areas prone to conflict.

Reflecting on the benefits gained from the Family and Child Protection ToT course, Isra’a Mahmoud Adam, a media officer at SPA, appreciated the knowledge she gained from the course in how to handle cases of sexual violence.  “My knowledge on how to investigate Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) matters has been increased. I have learnt how to provide support to victims of SGBV in the execution of my duties. The topic that interested me the most was the one about providing psychological support to victims of SBGV. I hope to share my knowledge and experience gained with not only my colleagues but other members of the community who may need such support”, she said.

Technical training in areas like criminal investigation also yielded benefits to the trainees. Staff Sergeant Yousef Hameda said that the training he received on Crime Scene Investigation taught him “how to collect and preserve evidence in a more professional manner”. Suad Adam – Supervisor of the police participants, and also the Coordination and Liaison Officer at SPF in North Darfur, said that the feedback she received from her subordinates on the program was “very positive”. She emphasized the relevance of the ToT courses saying they “resonate with what is presently happening on the ground”.

According to other police officers who attended the capacity building programme, the benefits they received in terms of bolstering their knowledge of human rights have been tremendous. They also said the programme gave them the ability to impart the knowledge they gained to their peers in the police force. “This course has enhanced my understanding of internationally accepted Human Rights principles. It has also shaped my understanding of how to respond and report Human Rights abuses and violations in IDPs camps,” said Sargant Sa’deah Yousef Abdullah, a female Social Service Provider at SPF. “I hope to share the knowledge I acquired in the training with my colleagues”, she added.

The capacity building programme is an opportunity to create appropriate conditions for the return of IDPs and prevent new conflicts and violence. The pool of 615 GoS Police Officers representing the police champions of Darfur should perform their responsibilities with guarantee of human rights. Supporting this transition towards sustainable development is crucial for Darfur to support stabilization and peace in Sudan.

SOURCE:  http://www.sd.undp.org/content/sudan/en/home/presscenter/articles/2019/Strengthening-police-service-systems-to-stabilize-Darfur.html

Sudan: Nigeria Olympic Eagles lose 0-1 to Sudan

Article from The Guardian.ng

Dated Friday 06 September 2019

Under-23 AFCON Qualifier: Olympic Eagles lose 0-1 to Sudan

U23 Olympic Eagles at Al Merriekh Stadium for AFCON Qualifiers. in Omdurman TWITTER/THENFF

Cup-holders Nigeria on Thursday lost by the odd goal to their Sudanese counterparts in an Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman.

The home team scored on the dot of 45 minutes as the Nigeria defense faltered during a counter-attack.

But Stephen Odey, Blessing Muyiwa, and Taiwo Awoniyi all had chances to put Nigeria on the scoreline even before then.

Odey fluffed gilt-edged opportunities in the 17th and 48th minutes which would have handed Nigeria the advantage.

Instead, the 1996 Olympics men’s football tournament winners must now overturn a deficit.

They will also then look for the winner when both teams clash in the return and final leg of the qualifying series in Asaba on Tuesday.

The deficit is in no way daunting for the Imama Amapakabo wards.

They had in the earlier round hammered Libya 4-0 at the same Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba after losing 0-2 to the Libyans in the first leg in Tunisia.

Nigeria won the second edition of the Under-23 AFCON hosted by Senegal in December 2015, beating Algeria in the final.

Both teams then represented Africa at the Rio 2016 Olympics, where the Olympic Eagles won the bronze medals.

The third edition of the Under-23 AFCON will be staged by Egypt from Nov. 8 to Nov. 22.

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U23 AFCON Qualifier: Olympic Eagles lose 0-1 to Sudan

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Sudan: Super Eagles urge Nigeria U23 to beat Sudan

Article from Fcnaija.com

By Ikponmwosa Umweni

Dated Thursday 05 September 2019

Super Eagles star sends message to Nigeria U23 against Sudan

Photo: Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Nigeria’s U-23 team popularly known as the Dream Team ahead of Sudan in the first leg of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.

The 26-year-old Al-Nassr FC forward charged Imama Amapakabo led side to go all out and make the nation proud on Thursday, 5th September clash at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman before the return leg a fortnight at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba next Tuesday.

Musa said: "I am here to encourage and pledge my support to you due to the importance of the game ahead of you,”

"I have played for the U23 before making my debut for the Super Eagles in 2010, and with dedication, hard work and grace of God, today I’m the Super Eagles captain.

"Nigeria is blessed with a lot of talented footballers. I am the captain of the Super Eagles not because I am better than most of the players but due to dedication and hard work. I urge you to go all out and beat Sudan because the game serves as Olympic qualifiers.”

"I urge you to go all out and beat Sudan because the game serves as Olympic qualifiers.”

The Winners over two legs between Nigeria and Sudan will qualify for the third Africa U23 Cup of Nations, scheduled for Egypt from November 8 till 22.

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Sudan: Youth and Sports Minister crowns Sudan

• Sudan has won the expatriates Futsal championship after beating Yemen 6-7 in penalty shoot-outs
• Sudanese striker Ahmed Al-Basha, who netted two goals in the final, was presented with the Best Player prize, in the match which was officiated by referees Ali Dad and Aqeel Hassan

Article from Bahrain News Agency by AHN 

Dated Friday 06 September 2019 11:48 AM

Youth and Sports Minister crowns Sudan

Photo:  Youth and Sports Minister crowns Sudan

Manama, Sept. 6 (BNA): Sudan has won the expatriates Futsal championship after beating Yemen 6-7 in penalty shoot-outs.

The match was held as part of the fifth edition of the Khalid bin Hamad Futsal League for Youth Centres, People with Disabilities, Girls, Ministries, Expatriate Communities, Banks and Companies.

Sudan and Yemen drew 3-3 in regular time in the final match, which was attended by a large number of spectators who cheered their respective teams.

Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs Ayman bin Tawfiq Almoayyed attended the match and presented the victorious team with the trophy.

Sudanese striker Ahmed Al-Basha, who netted two goals in the final, was presented with the Best Player prize, in the match which was officiated by referees Ali Dad and Aqeel Hassan.

Source:https://www.bna.bh/en/YouthandSportsMinistercrownsSudan.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDue9N%2f03DSeVpOum%2bRKUYk0%3d

S. Sudan: Kenny Athiu debuts in World Cup qualifier

• Called up for the first time by South Sudan, the Sudanese striker Kenny Athiu made his debut on Thursday after coming on in the 54th minute against Equatorial Guinea in World Cup qualifying
• That result saw South Sudan end a seven-game losing streak and keep their qualifying tie against Equatorial Guinea very much alive
• South Sudan haven't won a match since April 2017 and have never appeared at a World Cup

Article from Microsoft News.com

Dated Thursday 05 September 2019 

Victory striker makes surprise international debut in World Cup qualifier

Photo: © Zhong Zhi/Getty Images Kenny Athiu of the Melbourne Victory.

Just two years ago, Kenny Athiu was still lining up for Victorian National Premier League side Heidelberg United. On Thursday morning (AEST), the 27-year-old made his international debut for South Sudan.

After joining Melbourne Victory in October 2017, Athiu has been turning heads in pre-season, scoring three goals over the past month to successfully attract his birth country's attention.

Called up for the first time by South Sudan, the striker made his debut on Thursday after coming on in the 54th minute against Equatorial Guinea in World Cup qualifying.

With his nation trailing 1-0 on home soil at the time he was introduced, Athiu would play his part as South Sudan salvaged a draw following an own goal in the 75th minute. 

That result saw South Sudan end a seven-game losing streak and keep their qualifying tie against Equatorial Guinea very much alive.

The two nations will meet again on Monday (AEST) as they look to make it to the second round of CAF qualifying.

South Sudan haven't won a match since April 2017 and have never appeared at a World Cup.

Athiu is one of three Victory players currently on international duty with Birkan Kirdar on Joeys duty and Thomas Deng with the Olyroos for friendlies against New Zealand.

While winger Elvis Kamsoba was included in Burundi's preliminary squad for their World Cup qualifiers, he seemingly didn't make the final cut. 

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Sudan: African Union lifts Sudan suspension

Article from The Associated Press (AP)

Dated Friday 06 September 2019

AU lifts Sudan suspension saying it created civilian gov't

CAIRO (AP) — The African Union says it has lifted Sudan's suspension because it has established a civilian-led government since the military's ouster of autocratic president Omar al-Bashir in April.

Ebba Kalondo, a spokeswoman for the AU Commission in Addis Ababba, Ethiopia, tells The Associated Press on Friday: "The sanctions were lifted."

The AU Peace and Security Council tweeted its decision, saying that it "commits to support its reconstruction and international mobilization efforts."

Sudan's newly appointed prime minister on Thursday named his new Cabinet members, part of a transitional power-sharing agreement between the military and pro-democracy demonstrators.

The AU had suspended Sudan's participations in the pan-African organization's activities in June after a deadly crackdown by security forces on protesters demanding civilian rule. The decision was aimed at pressuring the military to hand power to civilians.

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Article from China.org.cn

Dated Saturday 07 September 2019

Sudan welcomes AU decision to lift its membership suspension

KHARTOUM, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Friday welcomed the decision by the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) to lift suspension of Sudan's membership at the African Union (AU).

"In the name of Sudan government and people, the foreign ministry warmly welcomes the AU-PSC's decision to lift suspension of Sudan's membership at the AU and end freezing its activities," said the ministry in a statement.  
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Sudan: PM's 18-member cabinet includes 4 women

Article from AFP

By Abu Idris Ali and Jay Deshmukh Dated Thursday 05 September 2019

Sudan PM unveils first post-Bashir cabinet

Khartoum (AFP) - Sudan's new premier Thursday unveiled the first cabinet since veteran leader Omar al-Bashir's overthrow, a major step in the country's hard-won transition to civilian rule after decades of authoritarianism.

The announcement had been delayed for days as Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok mulled over the nominees proposed by the movement that led the months-long protests against Bashir and also the generals who ousted him.

The 18-member cabinet includes four women, including the country's first ever female foreign affairs minister, Asma Mohamed Abdalla, Hamdok told a news conference according to an AFP correspondent.

"Today we begin a new era," Hamdok said.

"The top priority of the transition government is to end the war and build sustainable peace."

Hamdok named Ibrahim Ahmed El-Badawi as minister of finance and economic planning, army Lieutenant General Jamal Omar as defence minister and police Lieutenant General El-Trafi Idris Dafallah as minister of interior.

"Now we have a great chance to achieve peace as we have a suitable environment for that," Hamdok said.

Read more:  https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-pm-unveils-first-post-bashir-cabinet-185812232.html?

Sudan: Asmaa Abdalla is new Foreign Minister

GREAT news. Sudan's new Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has appointed his cabinet consisting of at least three women, including Asmaa Abdalla as the first woman to serve as foreign minister in Sudanese history.  Unless the following report contains an error, it seems that the PM and his FM share the name Abdalla.

Article from and by Asharq Al-Awsat.com

Dated Thursday 05 September 2019 - 19:15

Sudan Gets 1st Woman FM as Hamdok Names Cabinet

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced on Thursday [05 Sep] his cabinet, the first since the ouster of former President Omar al-Bashir in April, and appointees include Sudan's first woman foreign minister.

Hamdok said in a news conference in the capital, Khartoum, the cabinet will include at least three women, including Asmaa Abdalla as the first woman to serve as foreign minister in Sudanese history.

He also picked Ibrahim Elbadawi, a former World Bank economist, to lead the Finance Ministry. Overhauling Sudan's ailing economy is a top challenge facing the county's transitional government.

The cabinet is part of a power-sharing agreement between the military and demonstrators.

Under the deal, Hamdok will form a cabinet of not more than 20 ministers, but the military will nominate the defense and interior ministers.

The PM announced the names of 18 ministers in the new cabinet and said he would name two more later.

The military has nominated Lt. Gen. Gamal Omar as defense minister and Idriss al-Traifi as interior minister. 

The deal, signed earlier this month, created a joint military-civilian Sovereign Council to rule for a little over three years until elections can be held.

The military ousted Bashir in April after months of mass protests against his three-decade-rule.

View original: https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1888886/sudan-gets-1st-woman-fm-hamdok-names-cabinet

S. Sudan: Govt of national unity will be formed Nov. 12

Article from Middle East Monitor.com

Dated Friday 06 September 2019 8:26 pm

South Sudan to form transitional government on Nov. 12

South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity will be formed on Nov. 12, officials said Friday [06 Sep], Anadolu reports.

“The government is delivering and implementation of the agreement is going on well,” Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth told reporters after a Cabinet meeting in the capital Juba.

“We are delivering and by Nov. 12 the revitalized transitional government will be established as in the extended agreement,” he said.

Lueth said the government also urged a group of opposition leaders who met in the Netherlands last week to abandon their “anti-peace” plans.

He said they should “join the peace agreement instead of going around and causing unnecessary havoc and suffering to the people of South Sudan.”

South Sudan slid into crisis when President Salva Kiir sacked Riek Machar as vice president in December 2013 on suspicion of plotting a coup, followed by a protracted civil war that claimed the lives of tens of thousands and forced 4 million people to flee their homes.

Before a 2018 peace deal, five years of fighting between the two leaders crippled the country, with millions displaced and almost 400,000 people dead from violence and disease.

Further reading: South Sudanese urged to stop war, focus on peace 

View original: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190906-south-sudan-to-form-transitional-government-on-nov-12/

S. Sudan: 2,699 Ebola cases in DR Congo

Article from United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Dated 01 August 2019

South Sudan: Ebola Preparedness Dashboard (July 2019)

SITUATION UPDATE

At the end of July a total of 2,699 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases had been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 1,782 deaths (case fatality rate of 67 per cent). 

The risk of EVD spreading to South Sudan remained very high but there were no confirmed cases. 

Eleven alerts were reported and verified during the month, with results of laboratory testing using GeneXpert available within 48 hours.

Progress towards targets under the National EVD Preparedness Plan continued. 

The number of border points of entry providing screening reached 32, with over 304,000 primary screenings and over 300 secondary screenings conducted. 

Some 180 frontline workers from 8 organisations across the Yei area were vaccinated.

Preventive messages were broadcast through more than 2,300 radio spots, while over 400 key community influencers were engaged. 

The number of trained and equipped safe and dignified burial teams increased to 13. 

While additional funding contributions were under consideration, preparedness efforts remained underfunded with U$10.7 million still to be secured against planned requirements.

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from World Health Organization, Government of the Republic of South Sudan

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