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No political process can take place as long as large numbers of armed men and heavy weaponry remain in the capital. Stabilizing the security situation in juba is only the first step. Any political process to be credible and viable must be inclusive. I believe what is needed for political and military leaders in and out of government to meet together to figure out how to jointly shoulder responsibility for preventing further blood shed. However, this can only succeed if those currently in power a...

Is one of the most extreme in the world with 4. 8 Million People or 40 of the population facing lifethreatening hunger. 2. 5 million displaced and the economy in freefall. Serious crime is now part of daily life. Aid workers and their supplies their targets as well. The violence in early july came about because the third president here was willing to work with the other to implement the Peace Agreement or to set up the security arrangements that were designed to prevent a return to fighting in j...

So if we can come to order. Thank you for being here. On april 27 of this year our subcommittee held a hearing on south sudans prospects for peace. An accord that finally ended the civil war that broke out in december of 2013 was reluctantly signed by both the government of south sudan and the Peoples Liberation movement in opposition in august of 2015. We were cautioned by ambassador booth at the time. And i remember your testimony on april 27th, mr. Ambassador, when you said these are the most...

On Thursday, February 8, the Rotary Club of Lawrence County welcomed local historian Joel Mize to its weekly meeting at the Western Sirloin Steak House to discuss the history and

This will enhance transparency and accountability for the benefit of all South Sudanese, group says.