2021 in South Sudan
This article lists events in 2021 in South Sudan.
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Incumbents
- President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
- Vice President: Riek Machar
Events
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in South Sudan, South Sudanese Civil War, Sudanese nomadic conflicts, ethnic violence in South Sudan
- January 15 – South Sudan offers to mediate a border dispute between Sudan and Ethiopia.[1]
- February 4 – Mel Garang, a spokesperson for the South Sudan Hotel and Catering Association, says that hundreds of politicians from different opposition groups, the ruling party, and the military, have been kicked out of 18 hotels in Juba for unpaid bills amounting to USD $50 million (€41 million).[2]
Scheduled events
- April 2-5 — Easter celebrations.[3]
- May 13 – Eid al-Fitr, Muslim breaking of the Fast.[3]
- May 16 – Sudan People’s Liberation Army Day.[4]
- July 9 – Independence Day, since 2011 (from Sudan).[3]
- July 30 – Martyrs' Day.[3]
- December 26 – Christmas holiday.[3]
See also
References
- "South Sudan 'Ready to Mediate Between Sudan, Ethiopia' to End Border Conflict". allAfrica.com. East African. 18 January 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- "S.Sudan hotels kick out politicians over $50 mn in unpaid bills". msn.com. AFP. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- "National Holidays in South Sudan in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- "SPLA Day 2021, 2022 and 2023 in South Sudan". PublicHolidays.africa. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
External links
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