Kiir Reaffirms Commitment to Peace as AU Panel Assesses South Sudan’s Crisis

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‎ President Salva Kiir Mayardiit.  ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reassured the African Union (AU) of his government's unwavering commitment to implementing the Revitalized Peace Agreement, even as South Sudan grapples with fresh tensions following the Nasir crisis. ‎ ‎During a high-stakes meeting in Juba, Kiir engaged with the AU Panel of the Wise, a team of seasoned diplomats and conflict-resolution experts, who are on a four-day mission to evaluate South Sudan’s security, political, and humanitarian landscape. ‎ ‎Former Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye, head of the AU delegation, emphasized the Union’s dedication to fostering dialogue and reconciliation, underlining that lasting peace is the ultimate goal. ‎ ‎The Panel will engage with key stakeholders across the country to pinpoint areas of consensus and propose solutions to South Sudan’s pressing challenges.  ‎ ‎As a core peace and security organ of the AU, the Panel of the Wise plays a crucial role in conflict ...
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Kakuma Refugee Camp Schools Have Been Closed By Parents

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Kakuma Refugee Camp Schools have been closed down by the parents until further notice after LWF the major Organization providing Education to the refugees in the camp has send a circular to all the schools indicating that Head Teachers and Deputy Head teachers to step down so as to make way for Kenyans to be the Head Teachers and Deputy Head teachers.

The Parents rebukes the letter in strongest term possible some of the parents said that the schools in the camp used to be ran by the Refugee Since the year 1992 and there has never been a bad incident and the refugees head understand the refugee children. That was the general opinion from the parents.



The parents told LWF/UNHCR of what will happen if they continue pushing with their agenda but they never listened so the parents decided to stop their children from going to schools until the voice of the voiceless which is the refugees is heard.


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