By Manas James Okony A group of 38 school teachers employed in Upper Nile State’s Melut County has filed a lawsuit in a Juba High Court against a county parastatal, seeking redress over alleged nonpayment of USD 200,000 in salaries and benefits. In June, several teachers staged a protest[Read More…]
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Police officer killed by fiancé’s father
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State are investigating the shooting of a police officer in Mayath Payam, Cueibet County, on Monday night, reportedly over a dispute involving a woman. Police spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac the incident in question involved a sergeant from the wildlife service who[Read More…]
‘Do things differently’-RJMEC urges RTGoNU
By Deng Ghai Deng Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC has urged the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) to urgently rethink its strategies following the recent extension of the Transitional Period for an additional two years. Interim Chairperson of the commission, Amb. Maj. Gen. (retired) Charles[Read More…]
Corruption, impunity undermine South Sudan’s peace efforts-UN expert cautions
By Philip Buda Ladu UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the country’s fragile peace prospects are being undermined by rampant impunity, corruption, and a lack of political accountability. In a statement delivered to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the Commission expressed deep concern[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Cholera is a highly dangerous illness that poses a significant threat to human life. Living in the affected areas is challenging, especially since cholera is a deadly disease. The National Ministry of Health has confirmed and declared an outbreak in Renk County of Upper Nile State, emphasizing the urgent need[Read More…]
Organized forces equipped on combating violations against children
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is conducting a three-day training session for South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officers, police, prison officials, and government representatives in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The training, which commenced on Tuesday, focused on six grave violations of[Read More…]
chiefs receive training on Customary Law in Yei
By James innocent A three-day training on customary law has kicked off in Yei River County, bringing together local chiefs, government officials, and legal experts. The training, organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is meant to enhance the capacity of traditional leaders to administer justice and uphold[Read More…]
Over 5.8 million face acute hunger, women, girls hit hardest
By No. 1 Citizen While extreme levels of hunger in Gaza and Sudan make headlines, over 5.8 million people across South Sudan, 46% of the population, are facing acute food insecurity, according to Care International This reality is driven by a deadly confluence of factors, including climate change and conflict. Climate[Read More…]
Terekeka residents urged to shun cattle raiding
By Yiep Joseph Acting Executive Director of Terekeka County, Sali Jadalla, has urged residents to shun cattle raiding and violence. Speaking at a thanksgiving prayer service in Wujungani Boma, Sali stressed that it is important to embrace peace and education for the county’s development. “Please leave cattle raiding and[Read More…]
Juba County Councilors decry mobility challenges
By Bosco Bush Juba County Councilors have raised mobility concerns hindering their ability to constituents effectively. The concerns were raised during the inauguration of the 2024-2025 county legislative council session on Tuesday, officiated by Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete. The commissioner tasked the Councilors to prioritize activities of service[Read More…]
Great Lakes audit begins ahead of ministerial summit
By William Madouk The 25th meeting of International Conference of Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) audit committee commences in Juba with focus on accountability, transparency and oversight in the Great Lakes region. The 3-day audit meeting precedes the Great Lakes ministerial summit against illicit exploitation of natural resources scheduled for[Read More…]
IOM launches Fragility Index to address humanitarian challenges
By Deng Ghai Deng International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a Fragility Index, a tool designed to aid South Sudan’s transition from reliance on humanitarian aid to sustainable recovery. The unveiling took place on Wednesday in Juba marking a significant milestone in tackling the country’s complex humanitarian challenges.[Read More…]
Publish credible election timetable, Troika to gov’t
By Deng Ghai Deng Representatives of the Troika-comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway, have urged the South Sudan government to publish a credible timetable for elections and to initiate voter registration as a crucial first step. This call came following a meeting in Oslo where leaders[Read More…]
Kenyan Court halts refugee Passport surrender Order
By Philip Buda Ladu A Kenyan High Court judge has issued a temporary order halting a government directive requiring all refugees and asylum seekers to surrender their passports from their countries of origin. The decision comes after a legal challenge filed by Refugee Legal Networks and Semhar Weldemicael[Read More…]
Court rejects UAP’s bid to dismiss case
By William Madouk Juba High Court has denied UAP Insurance Company’s attempt to dismiss a case filed by former employees, citing insufficient grounds in the legal objection. Presiding Judge, Francis Amum trashed the legal objection and affirmed the continuity of the court proceedings. He further urged both advocates to[Read More…]
Clinic owner arrested after woman dies of ‘malaria injection’
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested a private clinic owner for questioning following death of a 28-year-old woman in Malekagok Payam, Rumbek East County, on Tuesday. Police spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac reported that the woman, who fell ill, was taken to a private clinic[Read More…]
President Kiir, UN chief discuss election preparations
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, on Wednesday discussed preparations for 2026 general elections. The discussion at the Presidential Palace, put much emphasis on the importance of[Read More…]
Don’t eat your “Bush”
A story is told of a gazelle and a lion. One hot afternoon, a hungry lion saw a gazelle. It was a dry season when almost everything was scarce. Lions could not easily get what to feed on. All the dry grass burned up. Since there was no bush[Read More…]
Mangateen on civic education alert as locals embrace voting rights training
By Staff Writer Located North-west, Mangateen, an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Juba city, is standing tall, not to only strengthening its community outreach programme but also inspiring a new generation of voters, committed to shaping the future of their community. In August this year, Active Citizen South[Read More…]
Ceasefire monitors condemn violations in Nasir, CES
By Bosco Bush Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), has condemned recent attacks and armed confrontation in parts of Upper Nile and Central Equatoria States. CTSAMVM) is the body tasked with overseeing the implementation of the security arrangements in South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.[Read More…]