This Week in South Sudan – Week 10

Tuesday 6 March

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

Wednesday 7 March

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

Friday 9 March

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

Monday 12 March

• 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”