By Hou Akot Hou Warrap State has received an additional 60 cartons of cholera vaccine to curb spread of the ongoing cholera outbreak. John Akol Akol, the surveillance officer in Warrap State, stated on Thursday evening that the consignment would be distributed to counties particularly affected by the outbreak, namely[Read More…]
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RECONCILE: Cardinal urges during Easter
By Yiep Joseph Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, has called on citizens to reconcile during the Easter season. In his Easter message to believers on Friday, Cardinal Ameyu urged people of South Sudan to forgive one another and pursue reconciliation. “The journey toward[Read More…]
Why lack of access to info thwarts journalism in South Sudan
By Matik Kueth In South Sudan, a crisis festers unnoticed by many people, who often turns their gaze away from the country’s media operations. This conundrum, however, does not involve bloodshed or political maneuvering, but rather centers on the essence of democracy: a lack of access to information. South Sudan’s[Read More…]
Baba, I am graduating tomorrow, any word for your resilient son?
One thing I hate from my graduation and will continue hating it for the rest of my life is that, my father does not understand that I have graduated. My father is battling with senescence as his memory remains deranged. Father, I’m graduating tomorrow, any word for your resilient son?[Read More…]
A letter to the Editor
By Hon Deng Nyiwel Dhieu Dear Editor, I would like to address social media users and political sycophants. My fellow South Sudanese, when our father’s fought for this country, it was not an easy decision but life and death matter in which it took a precious life of[Read More…]
South Sudan faces ‘humanitarian nightmare’, UN warns
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan is teetering on the brink of a “humanitarian nightmare” as escalating violence compounds existing crises, a top UN official warned the Security Council on Wednesday. Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), delivered[Read More…]
Committee calls for peaceful coexistence
By Hou Akot Peace committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, is calling for the promotion of peaceful coexistence despite unfolding local feuds. This call comes amid reports that at least 20 cattle belonging to Rezigat nomads were looted earlier this month, and the suspects are believed[Read More…]
CEPO calls end to ‘ethnic killings’ in Upper Nile State
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called for an end to ongoing targeted ethnic killings in Malakal, Upper Nile State. In a statement CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani said “This is unacceptable, and we urgently need to see an end to these ongoing targeted[Read More…]
Over 1500 killed in a year- UN
By Staff Writer Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the devastating brunt of persistent violence. According to documented in 2024, annual brief released by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), there is a concerning surge in both the number of victims harmed and incidents of conflict-related sexual[Read More…]
Insecurity, humanitarian crises surge in Pigi
By Yiep Joseph Authorities in Pig County, Jonglei State, have called for urgent humanitarian assistance as cases of hunger and insecurity continue to rise. Monykuer Lam Ayul, the Director of Information in the Commissioner’s Office, stated that many people have been displaced due to the threats posed by the White[Read More…]
South Sudan at crossroads
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan stands is at a perilous juncture, with escalating political tensions threatening to unravel a fragile peace deal and ignite renewed conflict in the already crisis-stricken nation. The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sounded warning to the Security Council on Wednesday.[Read More…]
An open letter to Hon. Balaam Barugahara: Let’s speak as neighbours, not strangers
Dear Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Greetings from Juba. I’m writing this message to you not out of anger, but from a place of deep concern and brotherhood. As a South Sudanese, I recently watched the clip circulating online where you made comments about our military, specifically accusing South Sudan of being[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The serious economic inflation in the country necessitates the prompt payment of civil servant salaries. The government should address this situation and uphold the rights of its workers. Months have passed since promises were made to increase civil servant salaries and ensure timely payment. The ministry should not exploit the[Read More…]
UN chief calls for immediate intervention in South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph Heads of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, presented the crisis in South Sudan to the UN Security Council and urged for immediate intervention to prevent the breakdown of the peace agreement. During the Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Haysom highlighted the[Read More…]
Pibor launches Cholera vaccination
By Peter Kuol Kuch and Yiep Joseph Health officials in Greater Pibor Administrative Area have confirmed the launch of a cholera vaccination campaign on Tuesday this week. According to Pibor Ministry of Health, the vaccination campaign aims to reach more than 270,000 individuals across the administrative area. Last week, the[Read More…]
Acting governor encourages students
By Gaaniko Jackson Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has called on students and young people to stay focused on their individual goals and embrace personal growth. He urged them not to follow the crowd but to instead chart their own path toward success. The[Read More…]
Mobile court brings hope of justice to Leer
By Philip Buda Ladu/UN For the first time in more than ten years, people of Leer County, and surrounding area/counties in Unity State will have access to formal justice with the deployment of a mobile court supported by the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative comes after years[Read More…]
WES holds human rights training
By Jackson Gaaniko Over 60 participants, including parliamentarians, civil society members, state government officials, and security forces, last week participated in a human rights training session in Yambio. The training aimed to reduce human rights violations and provide participants with a deeper understanding of individuals’ fundamental rights. Key stakeholders,[Read More…]
South Sudan, WHO ink agreement to strengthen health sector
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan 𝐚𝐧𝐝 World Health Organization (𝐖𝐇𝐎) have 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧ed 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 h𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 the country. According to the statement obtained by this outlet, the two institutions inked the agreement on Wednesday with the hope of strengthening their existing efforts in improving health services in[Read More…]
Pochalla farmers face hurdles as cultivation begins
By Manas James Okony Farmers in the border town of Pochalla are confronting significant challenges as the cultivation season sets in. Agriculture, a vital backbone of economies worldwide, plays a crucial role in supporting livelihoods, providing food security, and fostering economic development. The importance of agriculture cannot be overstated; it[Read More…]