Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan for signing agreements on security, the common border and economic relations during talks in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. “These agreements provide vital elements in building a strong foundation
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Lord’s Resistance Army
The United Nations Security Council has endorsed the regional strategy developed by the United Nations to tackle the threat posed by the Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), and called for the necessary support to ensure that it is carried…
Sudan and South Sudan
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the announcement of the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resume talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, next week, under the auspices of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel. “The Secretary-General encourages the parties to…
South Sudan’s Army Signs Agreement to Release Child Soldiers
The Sudanese People’s Liberation Army of South Sudan (SPLA) today signed an agreement with the United Nations renewing its commitment to release all children within its ranks. It had previously agreed orally to release the child soldiers in 2009, but…
Sudan and South Sudan Sign a Peace Treaty
The governments of Sudan and South Sudan have signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on Non-Aggression and Cooperation." The peace treaty was signed in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Friday. It calls for the respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,…
Ending the Violence in South Sudan
The top United Nations envoy in South Sudan today urged an immediate end to the cycle of ethnic violence in the newly independent nation, and called on the Government to hold the perpetrators to account and to deploy more forces…
Protecting Civilians in South Sudan
South Sudan, the world's newest country, was urged this week to take all necessary measures to protect civilians in Jonglei state after reports identified thousands of armed youth preparing to attack a rival community. "I am deeply concerned to learn…
South Sudan Joins WHO as its Newest Member
The world’s newest country, South Sudan, joined the World Health Organization (WHO) as its 194th member. UN Member States automatically become WHO members if they accept the WHO constitution. (mew)
Violence in South Sudan
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the Government of South Sudan to restore security in Jonglei state, where recent ethnic clashes have claimed at least 600 deaths. Unconfirmed reports indicate that almost 1,000 people have also been wounded during the…
Republic of South Sudan Becomes 193rd Member of the United Nations
The General Assembly today admitted the Republic of South Sudan as the 193rd member of the United Nations, welcoming the newly independent country to the community of nations. South Sudan’s independence from the rest of Sudan is the result of…