This Week in South Sudan – Week 10 – Monitoring South Sudan

The New York Times op-ed on the on-going food crisis: “Famine Stalks South Sudan”

According to a GoSS representative, South Sudan has formally applied for observer status in the Arab League, a 22-nation regional organization.

GoSS has suspended the operations of Radio Miraya, owned by UNMISS, for failing to comply with media laws.

President Salva Kiir has reportedly fired the Minister of Finance, Stephen Dhieu.
The foreign minister of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, met with GoSS representatives in Juba. The official visit aimed to boost bilateral cooperation, and discuss several regional matters.
The European Union say is it ready to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan if the warring parties’ lack of commitment towards the peace process continues.
African Arguments op-ed: “South Sudan: Buying off elites to stop fighting won’t work. Here’s what might”
Al Jazeera: “South Sudan amputees: Lack of healthcare spurs infections”

This Week in South Sudan – Week 10