Security personnel should be deployed around the butchers, selling points of roasted meat along the streets, and the whole country. But to start with screening the capital city, Juba, it is good to know what citizens are going through in these hard times. Security should monitor what type of meat[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
A call for solidarity to support flood victims
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on the public to embark on solidarity initiatives to help flood-affected people across the country. The executive Director, Edmund Yakani expressed that many areas continue to face the impact of the flooding, but little has been done to[Read More…]
No clashes involving NAS-Maridi Commissioner
By Deng Ghai Deng Maridi County Commissioner Miri Matias has refuted any reports of clashes involving the National Salvation Front (NAS) in the area. Commissioner Matias assured the public that daily life in Maridi remains undisturbed and that there have been no instances of fighting. “There is no any incident[Read More…]
Rumbek University Students join lecturers’ protest over salary
By Yang Ater Yang Students at Rumbek University of Science and Technology staged a demonstration on Monday, demanding the payment of ten months’ salary arrears owed to lecturers and academic staff. The Student Union is calling for payment of lecturers to be made within seven days. Sabit Job Reec,[Read More…]
Promoted SSPDF commander urged to prioritize civilians’ protection
By James innocent Brigadier General John Lual has been elevated to the rank of Major General and assigned to oversee security operations in the four counties of Greater Yei: Lainya, Kajo-Keji, Morobo, and Yei River. A celebratory ceremony was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 to mark the promotion. The[Read More…]
Mission to eradicate illicit mining begins
By William Madouk Leaders of the Great Lakes Region converged in Juba for the 29th meeting of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), meant to eradicate illicit mining trade that robs the region of millions of dollars. In his opening remark, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of[Read More…]
Federal Democratic Party expels Secretary General
By Yiep Joseph Federal Democratic Party (FDP) has expelled Secretary General (SG) Changkuoth Bichiok over alleged violations of party protocols and misconduct. According to a statement signed by the party Chairperson Gabriel Changson Chang, the decision to expel the secretary general was reached in a leadership meeting. Bichiok is also[Read More…]
Lobong urges Ateker communities to cease disputes
By No. 1 Citizen and Guardian Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louise Lobong urged the Ateker communities living within the tri-point to desist from border-related dispute and embrace peaceful co-existence among themselves. This call came following a High-Level Meeting of Ateker Leaders convened in Moroto, Uganda for Border Communities Sensitization that[Read More…]
Jonglei State inter-clan violence death toll rises to seven
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State have confirmed that the death toll from the recent inter-clan conflict in Nyirol County has risen to seven. The clashes erupted last week between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin in Lankien, following a revenge killing that occurred on August 29,[Read More…]
Community pleas for upgrade of Nesitu PHCU to Health Center
Kei Emmanuel Duku Nesitu Primary Health Unit (PHU) in Rajaf Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, is facing pressure to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Local leaders, health experts, and residents are now urging the National Ministry of Health to upgrade the facility to a Primary[Read More…]
Lawyer assaulted for defending a minor in marriage case
By Yang Ater Yang A lawyer in Rumbek, James Mourwel, was brutally assaulted on Friday evening after defending a case against forced marriage of a minor. The attack, which left the lawyer injured, has sparked widespread condemnation. According to Mourwel, the assault took place near his office around 6:25 PM.[Read More…]
President Kiir, Vice Chancellors to meet over salary delays
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to meet with Vice Chancellors of public universities to address ongoing salary delays. The move comes as several universities have been in protests over unpaid salaries, impacting academic activities and student learning. During a meeting yesterday, between President Salva Kiir and[Read More…]
Why I write about human conditions [Part 2]
Some years ago, when I joined school for the first time, though most of my reasons for going to school were motivated by the desire to eat school porridge and disappear without attending any class, there was something else I had wanted to do and that was to become a[Read More…]
Suicide is never an option
As ever-increasing as crises in South Sudan, a gentleman, after years of failure, bought a rope and fixed a day for hanging himself. When the day came, he pulled a pen and paper and sat down to write a note. Because he was writing with an Obama smoothline pen, he[Read More…]
Editorial
Mistreating a journalist is likened to hurting a hapless messenger, who is misconstrued for carrying words. Or, breaking a mirror that shows your image. Journalism is as old as creation; in the bible, those of the Higher beings are referred to as Angels or messengers of God. Jacob wrestled with[Read More…]
Upper Nile Governor reopens Hai Mataar Police Station
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok on Friday, commissioned the reopening of the dormant Hai Mataar Police Station in Malakal town to restore law and order in the area. The facility contains some office spaces and 2 prison cells accommodating both males and females to ensure effective[Read More…]
Yei launches campaign to combat River Blindness
By James Innocent A new initiative to combat Onchocerciasis, commonly known as River Blindness, was launched in Yei River County. The campaign, led by the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) program, intends to reduce the prevalence of the disease through mass drug administration. Michael Salah, National Supervisor for NTD, explained[Read More…]
Butchers Union elects new leaders
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Butcher’s Union (CESBU) on Friday, November 1, 2024, elected Mr. Angelo Wani Nyombe as the new chairperson. Delegates from six counties and Wonduruba administrative payam of Central Equatoria State participated in the union’s first-ever election on Friday since its establishment in 1983. Mr.[Read More…]
UJOSS concerned over arrest of journalists in Warrap State
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has voiced deep concern over recent treatment of local journalists in Warrap town, following two troubling incidents involving unlawful detentions. In a statement released on Sunday, UJOSS Coordinator Daniel Mareng Wek detailed how a journalist from Kong Kooc FM[Read More…]
JICA boosts waste management with trucks
By Bosco Bush Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday, last week donated a fleet of Grant Aid Vehicles for solid waste management to Juba City Council in a bid to improve garbage collection. The donated machines include; 15 compactors, 2 container carriers and 2 containers. “These vehicles are[Read More…]