This week in South Sudan – Week 25

Monday 16 June

• The peace talk round planned to commence 16 June was delayed.
• South Sudan’s Army Chief visited Nasir.
• The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) condemned the violations of the ceasefire.

Tuesday 17 June

• UN Geneal-Secretary urged the political leaders in South Sudan to form an interim government.
• Lieutenant-General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam of Ethiopia was appointed as the new Force Commander for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Wednesday 18 June

• At least 12 people were killed in inter-clan clashes in Lakes State.
• The South Sudan government committed to the global campaign to end sexual violence in conflict.
• Warrap state announced its opposition to the demand for federalism.
• Suspected cholera cases reported in Torit.
• Gunfire incident at Juba Airport.
• Police fired at officials in jonglei in a salary dispute.

Thursday 19 June

• Salva Kiir rejected the SPLA/M-in-Opposition’s proposal of equal representation in the interim government.
• Youths in Bahr el Ghazal called for neutral civil society in the peace process.
• Religious leaders requested restart of the peace negotiations.

Friday 20 June

• Salva Kiir critisised Equatoria State for declaring support for federalism.
• MSF reported alarming conditions in UN camps in South Sudan.
• South Sudan’s interior minister visited Khartoum.

Saturday 21 June

• The UN Security Council call for joint administration in Abyei was rejected by local community leaders.
• Salva Kiir rejected the defence minister’s resignation.

Sunday 22 June

• SPLA/M-in-Opposition accused the South Sudan government of violating theStatus Mission Agreement (SOMA).
• UNHCR declared decline in the number of South Sudan refugees fleeing to Ethiopia.
• Activists requested reselection of peace talk delegates.
• SPLA/M-in-Opposition announced that they will boycott the peace talks over the issue of inclusivity.
• Two people were killed in an attack by an armed group in Tor, Unity State.