By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan government has launched an action plan aimed at facilitating the urgent return of refugees from neighbouring countries. The initiative launched on Thursday in Juba, seeks to create a safe and dignified environment for millions of South Sudanese internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees.[Read More…]
Year: 2024
TRAGIC! Ten civilians murdered in cold blood at Wonduruba
By Philip Buda Ladu/Deng Gai Deng Armed men in military uniform ambushed and killed 10 civilians in cold blood in Wonduruba Administrative Payam of Central Equatoria State on Wednesday night. According to local authorities, the gruesome incident which also left four other victims nursing machete wounds, occurred following a[Read More…]
Gov’t launches Global Environment Conservation project
By Ijoo Bosco The government through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry launched on Tuesday a Global environment conservation project in Eastern Equatoria State Capital Torit. The inception project was launched under the theme, “Promoting sustainable approaches to Ecosystem conservation in the Imotong landscape of South Sudan targeting Ikwoto, Torit[Read More…]
SSPDF confirms changes in Presidential Guard command
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) confirmed on Thursday the transfer and reassignment of the commander of the Presidential Guards Unit, also known as the Tiger Division. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the spokesperson of the SSPDF, announced the changes in an interview with this[Read More…]
Nation Talks
In every country, corruption of whatever kind has not been legalized. Governments have put in place legal instruments to deter, criminalize and punish those who might be found at the altar of it. Similarly, the government of South Sudan has some legal settings and jurisdiction that fight corruption. But there[Read More…]
Floods, snakebites ravage Pigi County
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Pigi County as severe flooding and rising snakebite cases have displaced thousands and claimed lives. According to a recent assessment by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and partner organizations, at least four people have died due to flooding, and[Read More…]
Saga: Plaintiff lawyers counter UAP’s objection
By William Madouk Advocate Marko Reech Chan, representing the former national staff of UAP Insurance Company, challenged the firm’s preliminary objections in the ongoing case. Previously, the defense lawyer for UAP Insurance Company submitted a preliminary objection and comments regarding the lawsuit filed against the firm. During the third[Read More…]
𝐔𝐍 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 raises c𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫n on t𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 e𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
By Deng Ghai Deng Concerns have been raised regarding South Sudan’s decision to extend its transitional period by two years. Following his return from a human rights meeting in Geneva, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol briefed journalists on the reactions to this development. He noted[Read More…]
Latest extension must count-Haysom
By Philip Buda Ladu Special Representative of UN Secretary-General and Head of Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, urges political leaders to make the most of the recent extension of the transitional period to prevent a relapse into conflict. Addressing a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, Haysom[Read More…]
Gen. Akol Koor returns, snubs mammoth crowd
By Deng Ghai Deng Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, the former director of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the National Security Service (NSS), returned to Juba on Wednesday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was dismissed by President Salva Kiir last week. His return, marked[Read More…]
NSS to protect elected leaders-Gen. Mamur
By Yiep Joseph Minister of National Security Service (NSS), Gen. Isaac Obuto Mamur, has issued a stern warning to South Sudanese against resorting to violence in their pursuit of power. Addressing security detectives during the reception of Gen. Akec Tong Aleu, Director General of the Internal Security Bureau, on[Read More…]
No changes in military command-SSPDF clarifies
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has dismissed swirling rumours regarding a shakeup in its military leadership. A recent social media speculates removal of Major General Lual Wek Gum from his position as commander of Tiger Division, also known as the Presidential Guards. The reports[Read More…]
Security Chiefs warns NSS to keep off politics
By Yiep Joseph High-ranking officials from the security sector have urged members of the National Security Service (NSS) to remain politically neutral and concentrate on their primary responsibilities. The call came during the reception of Gen. Akec Tong Aleu, the Director General of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of[Read More…]
Kiir retracts Gen. Akol Koor’s appointment as Warrap state governor
By Staff writer In an unpredicted move, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has revoked the appointment of Gen. Akol Koor Kuc as the governor of Warrap State. This comes hours after Gen. Akol returned to Juba from the United Arab Emirates. No reasons were given for the surprising withdrawal. In[Read More…]
Giving to the Nation
You are a teacher. You are blessed with great knowledge. You are blessed with many great skills. You have great values and attitude. God planned it that you become a teacher. He must have a purpose for it. The purpose must not be far from giving to the Nation.[Read More…]
Nation Talks
In South Sudan, water is now being sold on the black market like the US dollar, becoming increasingly scarce and unaffordable for many. This situation leaves the poor struggling to access a basic necessity, as the prices set by water tankers are exorbitant. Recently, the City Council of Juba attempted[Read More…]
Viva Stars, Munuki FC advance to third round of South Sudan Cup
Kei Emmanuel Duku Both Munuki FC and Viva Stars were winners yesterday in the third round of the South Sudan Cup under the Juba Local Football Association played in Buluk Training Centre. Munuki FC came from a goal down to overcome Bajur FC 2:1 when Jackson had given Bajur[Read More…]
South Sudan U-20 falls to Burundi in AFCON qualifiers
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan U-20 Junior Team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Burundi U-20 in their opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Christophe Ndayikengurukiye scored the lone goal for Burundi in the 8th minute, joining[Read More…]
EU urges gov’t to prioritize nationality documentation to prevent statelessness
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union (EU) has called on South Sudan government to prioritize issuance of nationality documentation to prevent statelessness. EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Lothar Jaschke said that vulnerable groups such as refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and children should be targeted. Speaking at opening[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla calls for peace, unity in Lainya County
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has urged the people of Lainya County to prioritize peace and stability. Speaking during a rally in Lainya town on Monday, October 7th, Governor Jadalla conveyed a message from President Salva Kiir Mayardit to the local[Read More…]