Troika Statement on South Sudan Peace Talks
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway. The members…
Joint Statement on the Detention of Peter BiarAjak
We are deeply troubled by the arrest and ongoing detention by the South Sudanese National Security Service (NSS) of youth activist Peter BiarAjak on the…
Passage of a bill to unilaterally extend the transitional government’s term
The following statement is issued on behalf of the Heads of Mission of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States: The Troika are deeply concerned…
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Today, 19 June, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we call on all parties to the conflict to stop immediately…
South Sudan 2017 International Religious Freedom Report
Executive Summary The transitional constitution stipulates separation of religion and state, prohibits religious discrimination, and provides religious groups freedom to worship and assemble, organize themselves,…
Celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2018
For Immediate Release May 3, 2018 The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Heads of Mission of Canada, the Kingdom of…
Joint Statement: Attacks on humanitarian workers must stop
The following statement is issued jointly by the Heads of Missions in Juba of Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway,…
Senator Jeff Merkley Visits South Sudan
Senator Jeff Merkley (D – Oregon), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visited South Sudan today to learn more about the humanitarian crisis…
2018 Voter Message for U.S. Citizens: US Embassy Juba (March 14, 2018)
Primary Elections Begin This Month – Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov This year the entire House of…
Joint Statement in Commemoration of International Women’s Day
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Heads of Mission of Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, the French Republic, Japan, the…
Blocking Civil Society Representative from Traveling is Unacceptable
The action this weekend by National Security Service agents to block a civil society leader from traveling to a transitional justice forum is unacceptable. This…
Troika Condemns Breaking up of Youth Leaders Briefing Meeting on Outcome of HLRF
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Heads of Mission of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway:…
Troika Statement on Phase 2 of the High Level Revitalization Forum for South Sudan
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 16, 2018 The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the…
U.S. Arms Restrictions on South Sudan
Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert February 2, 2018 The Department of State today announces that it is implementing restrictions on the export of defense articles…
Troika statement on the use of child soldiers
January 29, 2018 Troika statement on the use of child soldiers The Troika Heads of Mission of the United Kingdom, United States, and Norway echo…
The Troika on Cessation of Hostilities Violations in South Sudan
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) strongly condemn the continuing pattern of violations of the December 21, 2017…
Statement on Cessation of Hostilities violations
The Troika Heads of Mission of the United Kingdom, United States, and Norway share the deep concern recently expressed by IGAD Council of Ministers Chairman…
Corruption Sanctions in South Sudan
Yesterday, the President, the Secretary of State, and the Department of the Treasury announced targeted sanctions against South Sudanese National, Benjamin Bol Mel and three…
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