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December 12, 2024
UN rights commission urges accountability

A delegation from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan is on a five-day visit to Kenya, to engage stakeholders on advancing human rights, and ensuring accountability for the rights violations in South Sudan. Yasmin Sooka, chairperson of the commission, told VOA’s John Tanza that she met mediators and South Sudan government officials attending the Kenya-brokered South Sudan talks, to discuss issues related to the role of justice and accountability in the peace process.
November 15, 2024
South Sudan environmental pollution

South Sudan’s undersecretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, who is attending the COP 29 meeting in Azerbaijan says his country has commissioned independent firms to carry out studies caused by environmental damage in oil-producing states. Africano Bartel tells VOA’s John Tanza that oil companies ignoring South Sudan's laws will be held accountable after the completion of the studies.
November 15, 2024
South Sudan Hazards

A South Sudanese journalist who worked on BBC’s Africa Eye’s latest documentary titled Poisoned Floods, says what she witnessed in the oil fields is one of the massive environmental hazards in South Sudan. Maura Ajak says there are evidence of severe birth defects in newborns suspected to be caused by oil-polluted soil and water. John Tanza files from Washington.
September 20, 2024
Envoys slam South Sudan leaders

The United Kingdom, United States, Canada, France, Germany, and Netherlands say they will not support the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement during the extended period of the transitional government of national unity for two more years. The U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler, who spoke at RJMEC meeting in Juba Wednesday, said the leaders of South Sudan have done very little to fulfill the aspirations of their people. John Tanza files from Washington.
August 16, 2024
YALI fellow talks about helping Sudanese flee conflict

Many young Sudanese are preoccupied by their country's 16-month conflict and its dire humanitarian crisis. Yara Khalid, a fellow with the Washington Mandela Fellowship, says she has been helping Sudanese who are fleeing the conflict. She told VOA’s John Tanza that her Washington experience could help her connect with others who are concerned about the situation.
September 27, 2023
Sudanese Protestors Hold Rally at White House

Several human rights organizations and a dozen of members of the Sudanese community held a rally in front of the White House to urge the Biden administration to pay attention to the Sudan conflict, protect civilians and increase humanitarian aid. The rally comes as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enters its sixth month. John Tanza files from Washington, DC.
March 08, 2023
Arabic Newspapers' Fate Uncertain in South Sudan

JUBA — The top editor of the Juba-based Almaugif newspaper says the future of Arabic newspapers are uncertain in South Sudan, with only two remaining in circulation.
October 18, 2022
"Africa Should Join Nuclear Weapons Ban" - Nuclear Watchdog

Shelden says if nuclear weapons are used today the effects could reach Africa.
October 06, 2022
Investigation Exposes Alleged South Sudan Billion Dollar Scam

A report released Wednesday by investigative group The Sentry exposes a billion-dollar credit scam linked to South Sudanese officials between 2012 and 2015. For more on the report and officials linked to the credit scam, VOA’s John Tanza spoke to Debra LaPrevotte of The Sentry.
July 08, 2022
South Sudan: Road To Democracy Discussion 2

With South Sudan’s upcoming 11th Anniversary of Independence here is some insight on the ongoing rocky road to democracy. VOA’s Managing Editor of South Sudan’s in Focus Radio Program John Tanza has an in-depth discussion with Political leaders and Analysts in Juba, South Sudan.
July 07, 2022
South Sudan: Road To Democracy Discussion 1

The South Sudan nation analyzes what has been accomplished, what hasn’t and what lies ahead as they prepare to celebrate 11 years of independence. Here VOA’s Managing Editor of South Sudan’s in Focus Radio Program John Tanza has an in-depth discussion with South Sudan Political leaders and Analysts.
July 07, 2022
South Sudan's Economy Reflects Two Different Realities

July 9, 2022 marks 11 years since South Sudan won their Independence. South Sudan’s economy reflects two different realities – the few who are thriving in businesses and the majority who are suffering from poverty. VOA’s Managing Editor of South Sudan’s in Focus Radio Program John Tanza has more.
July 07, 2022
South Sudan Prepares For Quiet Independence Day

With South Sudan’s 11th anniversary of independence approaching many see little cause for celebration. Here’s a closer look of the progress that has been made, the problems that persist and the critical path forward. VOA’s Managing Editor of South Sudan’s in Focus Radio Program John Tanza has more.
June 22, 2022
Former South Sudanese Refugees Succeed Abroad

The U.N. refugee agency says the number of people worldwide who have been forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution now tops 100 million for the first time. VOA’s John Tanza spoke to former South Sudanese who defied the odds.

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