By Jacob Onuha Nelson A three-day workshop on boundary delimitation and vote registration for National election commissioner (NEC) officials kicked off in Juba. National Elections Commission Chairperson, Professor Abednego Akok Akacuol, explained during the opening, that the training equips officers with knowledge on how to handle the upcoming 2026 elections.[Read More…]
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Dr. Machar calls for intervention as 2018 peace deal faces obstacles
By Yiep Joseph First Vice President (FVP) Dr. Riek Machar has called on the international community to intervene as 2018 peace agreement faces challenges. According to a letter addressed to UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, Machar pointed that the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan need interventions. “The R-ARCSS[Read More…]
Acting governor orders speedy justice on 15 Suspects
By Jackson Gaaniko Fifteen suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent looting, burning, and killings in. Acting governor of Western Equatoria, H.E. Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has directed expedite investigation and justice for15 recently arrested. Speaking to the media on Monday, governor Badagbu assured the public of safety, as[Read More…]
Jonglei State governor commits to empower youth
By Nakwam Rose The newly appointed governor of Jonglei State has reiterated his commitment towards building skills of the youth for effective decision making. Dr. Riek Gai kok made the remark while meeting the Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster, Rebeca Nyandeng, in her office, on Tuesday. The[Read More…]
Driver killed in juba-Bor road ambush
By Peter Kuol Kuch A driver of commercial vehicle has on Monday evening, been killed in an ambush along Juba-Bor highway. According to Jonglei State police report, vehicles were traveling from juba to Bor before coming under attack. Jonglei state Police Spokesperson, 1st Lt. James Akech said the vehicles fell[Read More…]
Four killed, one injured in Nzara ambush
By Jackson Gaaniko A fatal ambush along Nzara-Tambura Road in Western Equatoria State has claimed lives of four people. One other person has critically been injured in the road attack on Tuesday morning. Nzara County Commissioner, Lino Futaki told No.1 Citizen Newspaper that the attack occurred approximately 12 miles[Read More…]
Humanitarian crisis looms amid violence, Cholera outbreak in Upper Nile
By Philip Buda Ladu Humanitarian situation in Upper Nile State, is deteriorating where armed clashes have displaced thousands and severely restricted access to healthcare amidst a growing cholera outbreak. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in a press release, highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian intervention as cholera claims lives and exacerbates[Read More…]
Juba Condemns “threats” from Sudanese military chief
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan has condemned a recent public statement made by Assistant Deputy Commander in Chief of Sudanese Armed Forces, General Yasir Al-Atta, citing it as “threats of military aggression.” In a press statement on Monday, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,[Read More…]
SPLA-IO claims Attack on base, west of Juba city
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of Juba City witnessed a red streak on Monday evening sky, sparking speculation of a missile launch or an unusual atmospheric phenomenon. However, an hour later, the SPLA-IO Spokesperson reported on social media that the event was an airstrike on their base west of[Read More…]
Ignore your “what ifs” and move on!
What if South Sudan returns to war? Many are going through sleepless nights just because they have seen South Sudan is returning to war. Some have already left the country for exile. They have evacuated their children and everything that belongs to them. Others are on their way leaving the[Read More…]
Yambio arrests 15 suspects
By Jackson Gaaniko Security forces in Western Equatoria State have restored calm in Yambio after arresting 15 suspected criminals were arrested. The suspects who were paraded in public on Monday, after arrest during security operation, are accused of looting, arson and destruction of property. According to police reports, nine[Read More…]
Media Authority detests “inciting” posts
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Media Authority has issued a stern warning against inciting social media posts concerning the ongoing conflict in Upper Nile State. In a press statement, the regulatory body expressed deep concern over the recent surge in hate speech and incitement to violence, particularly related to the[Read More…]
Activists call on UN to sanction M7’s son for fueling Nasir conflict
By Yiep Joseph Activists have called on the United Nation (UN) to Sanction Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for fueling conflict in Nasir. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda also known as MK, by[Read More…]
Violence threatens 2018 Peace Deal
By Philip Buda Ladu Escalating violence in Upper Nile region, risks jeopardizing the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, a group of “Other South Sudanese Stakeholders” have warned. The stakeholders who echoed their concern in a press statement on Monday, include faith-based leaders, academia, youth, civil society, business community, and women’s block.[Read More…]
Salaries
By Yiep Joseph Government has disclosed disbursing two-months’ salary for Civil Servant and organized Forces, after over dozen months without pay. The announcement followed a promise by Vice President and Chairperson for Economic Cluster, Benjamin Bol Mel, to pay salaries from 24th of every month. According to Dr. Benjamin[Read More…]
High court pardons 60 convicts from Aweil prison
By Hou Akot Hou A high court in Northern Bahr El Gazal state in an effort to decongest the facility, has released 60 inmates who have over stayed for long in prison. Justice, Majur Lat, the high court judge in the state said that many cases have over stayed, causing[Read More…]
Undersecretary vows continuous fight against Exams malpractices
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Undersecretary in the Ministry of General Education and Instruction vows continuous fight against Exams malpractices, commonly known as ‘Machot’. Kacuol Mabil Piok, while taking on his new roles, expressed that the Ministry remains committed to ensure that Exams leakages never surface again. “We will[Read More…]
Juba hinges hope on IGAD Delegation
By Kei Emmanuel and Manas James Okony A high-level IGAD delegation is expected to land Juba, today The delegation’s mission, reportedly focused on addressing recent security concerns and fostering dialogue, comes at a critical juncture, as tension simmers Upper Nile, Western Equatorial, and other states. The timing of the visit[Read More…]
Resolve obstacles to peace
Activists in Nigeria have called on President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to dialogue to resolve areas of disputes and implement peace. The group’s concern followed confrontations between government forces and white army in Nasir County of Upper Nile state. In addition to the confrontations, there[Read More…]
NEC unveils vehicles for states, Administrative Areas
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan National Election Commission (NEC) has procured vehicles for states and Administrative Areas in order to ease their work. National Elections Commission’s Secretary General, Gabriel Bol Deng, announced to journalists on Friday, that the body has received cars for offices at states and administrative areas.[Read More…]