Ambassador to South Sudan gives ILW talk
On February 13, Ambassador Page visited her alma mater, the University of Michigan, to give a presentation on the role of law in building the nation of South Sudan. The United States government has provided $1.5 million towards the building of the University of Juba's law school & supports policing & rule of law efforts in five states.
Happy Birthday, South Sudan!
The United States congratulates the people of South Sudan, the world’s newest nation. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice and former Secretary of State Colin Powell headed the U.S. delegation to the independence ceremony in Juba.
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NEW! Job Vacancy - Computer Management Assistant
November 6, 2012: Installs and maintains software in USAID offices and will be expected to work with/develop the intranet SharePoint.
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NEW! Job Vacancy - Program Management Assistant, Program Office
November 6, 2012: The Program Management Assistant assists the Program Office in coordination and management.
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NEW! Job Vacancy - Financial Analyst, Financial Management Office
October 25, 2012: The United States Agency for International Development is seeking applications for a position of Financial Analyst.
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Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots
October 24, 2012: The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on ...
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Statement by Mark Toner on the Expulsion of U.N. Human Rights Investigator in South Sudan
November 6, 2012: We are deeply concerned about the Republic of South Sudan’s decision to order a Human Rights Officer working for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to depart the country within 48 hours. The United States fully supports UNMISS and its efforts to strengthen government institutions, to provide humanitarian relief, and to monitor, mitigate, and prevent conflict throughout South Sudan. [read more...] »
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Statement by the U.S. President on the agreement between Sudan and South Sudan
August 4, 2012: I welcome the announcement by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel of an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on oil revenue. This agreement opens the door to a future of greater prosperity for the people of both countries. The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan deserve congratulations for reaching agreement and finding compromise on such an important issue. [read more...] »
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Secretary Clinton's Statement on the Oil Agreement Between South Sudan and Sudan
August 4, 2012: I welcome the agreement on oil reached between the Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Sudan. This agreement reflects leadership and a new spirit of compromise on both sides. We praise the courage of the Republic of South Sudan's leadership in taking this decision. As I said in Juba yesterday, the interests of their people were at stake. [read more...] »
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Travel to Africa
July 30, 2012: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Africa July 31 through August 10, 2012. During this trip, the Secretary will emphasize U.S. policy commitments outlined in the Presidential Policy Directive - to strengthen democratic institutions, spur economic growth, advance peace and security as well as promote opportunity and development for all citizens. [read more...] »
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The Republic of South Sudan's Independence Day
July 8, 2012: On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of South Sudan as you celebrate your first anniversary of independence this July 9. South Sudan has been hard at work over the past year building governing structures and a foundational legal framework. Your work to provide security, accountability and systemic respect for human rights is admirable. [read more...] »
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President Obama's Message to the People of Sudan and South Sudan
April 21, 2012: In these videotaped remarks, President Obama sends an important and very clear message to the people of Sudan and South Sudan: conflict is not inevitable. The people of Sudan and South Sudan still have a choice, a chance to avoid being dragged back into war. Sudan needs to halt all military actions, including aerial bombardments; give aid workers unfettered access to people in need; and end support for armed groups. [read more...] »
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Presidential Memoranda -- Trade Act of 1974 South Sudan
March 26, 2012: In accordance with section 502(f)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(1)(A)), I am notifying the Congress of my intent to add the Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan) to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. South Sudan became an independent nation on July 9, 2011. [read more...] »