This Week in South Sudan - Week 23

Tuesday 5 June

• A former information minister in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Omer Eshag Mohamed, announced his decision to join the opposition movement led by General Paul Malong.
• Foreign Policy: “Conflict in Abyei Could Reignite South Sudan’s Civil War”

Thursday 7 June

• The Government of South Sudan and the Government of Sudan agreed to repair and reopen oil infrastructure destroyed by conflict in the contested border area Heglig, in Unity State.
• The Vatican is set to open its first permanent embassy in South Sudan.
• A senior opposition general under the leadership of Riek Machar, Edward Aharanya, has joined President Salva Kiir’s faction.

Friday 8 June

• Ugandan President Yoweri Musevini met with members of the former detainees’ group, a meeting that reportedly focused on the reunification of the SPLM factions and matters of the ongoing peace process.
• Info Migrants: “Five things to know about South Sudan”

Saturday 9 June

• After his meeting with the Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, Riek Machar pledged to back efforts to restore peace and stability in South Sudan. Salva Kiir and Riek Machar is set to meet in Khartoum on the 17 June, in presence of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who also holds the IGAD chair position.
• The SPLA and SPLM-IO accuse one another for starting violent clashes in Upper Nile and Central Equatoria.

Sunday 10 June

• President Salva Kiir appointed General John Maluth Akot as the director general of nationality, passports and immigration.