This Week in South Sudan - Week 38

Monday 15 September

• The South Sudan government announced that all foreign workers in the country have to depart by 15 October.
• Upper Nile citizens complained about contaminated drinking water.
• The SPLM-in-Opposition denied recruiting child soldiers.
• Violence broke out on the Uganda-South Sudan border.
• The South Sudan health ministry launched a food and drug authority.
• Bahr el-Ghazal University was destroyed by fire.
• Heavy floods displaced thousands in Unity State.
• South Sudan appointed its first ambassador to Ghana.

Tuesday 16 September

• The SPLM and the SPLM-in-Opposition leaders said they want Lam Akol at the IGAD peace talks
• Equatorian youth leaders met in Juba.
• At least 25 people were killed in Rumbek, Lakes State.
• 27 youths, allegedly involved in inter-clan clashes last weekend, were arrested in Warrap State.
• The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of severe outbreak of Kala azar disease in South Sudan.

Wednesday 17 September

• The UN said the threat of famine in South Sudan is receding after seasonal rains.
• The South Sudanese government announced that no foreign workers will be expelled, reversing the policy announcement made on Monday.
• The UK urged commitment to peace in South Sudan.
• The SPLA-in-Opposition captured Gongbaar, Upper Nile.

Thursday 18 September

• A UN employee in South Sudan has been detained for one month.
• The US imposed sanctions on two South Sudanese military officers.
• Barack Obama announced that he intends to nominate Mary Catherine Phee as the new US ambassador to South Sudan.
• The resumption of the IGAD peace talks was delayed to allow more discussion of the agenda.
• The director for land and survey was killed in Lakes State.
• Women protested for peace in Juba.
• Maban leaders endorsed the call to split Upper Nile State in two.
• The Western Bahr el-Ghazal Assembly petitioned Kiir to act against the state governor who is accused of abusing his power.
• The Western Bahr el-Ghazal governor denied accusations of power abuse and interference in parliamentary affairs.

Friday 19 September

• Seven people were killed in clashes on the Sudan-Uanda border.
• The South Sudanese army denied possessing chemical weapons.
• Heavy gunfire was reported in Doleib Hill, near Malakal.
• Four chiefs were arrested in Lakes State.

Saturday 20 September

• IGAD denounced the recent fighting in Renk County
• The SPLM-in-Opposition announced that it will send a delegation to China for bilateral talks.
• UNHCR in South Sudan launched biometric registration of IDPs.
• Cattle keepers in Jonglei reported that an outbreak of cattle disease is threatening their livelihoods.
• The UN reported that the security situation continues to limit the aid provision in Pigi County (Jonglei).

Sunday 21 September

• The South Sudanese government denied implementing a travel ban preventing the opposition leader from attending the peace talks.
• The SPLM-in-Opposition opened an office in Kampala.
• Gordon Buay was appointed ambassador by Salva Kiir.
• Food distribution in Yida refugee camp was interrupted by gunshots.