By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Duk County have reported that some internally displaced persons who fled Yuai and Pajut due to clashes between SSPDF and SPLA-IO have started to return to their original homes from Poktap and Duk Padiet following improved security in the area in the recent[Read More…]

By Chol D Johnson Displaced people from Uror County, Nyirol, and Akobo in Jonglei state have appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance. The call followed a sharp deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Akobo County, caused by renewed violence between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei State has urged the recent internally displaced persons seeking refuge in Yolakot and other areas in Awerial County in Lakes State to return to their homes in Bor citing that the security has improved at the corridors of Jonglei.[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson  The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) claimed to have recaptured some areas previously occupied by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in opposition (SPLA-IO) in Northern Jonglei. In a statement to the media, Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, claimed that the government forces recaptured the Yuai[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Senior government officials and humanitarian partners have committed to immediate, coordinated action to eliminate delays in aid delivery as the displacement crisis intensifies in Jonglei State’s Duk County. The agreement was reached during a high-level coordination meeting on Tuesday, chaired by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Long-awaited deputy governor of Jognlei State has been finally appointed through presidential degree over the weekend. According to Jonglei State government spokesperson, Awuol Gajang Awuol, the newly appointed deputy governor of Jonglei State was serving as the SPLM Chief Whip at Jonglei State Parliament. Speaking[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku For the past two weeks, a quiet death sentence has been hanging over the remote stretches of Jonglei State. In the wards of Lankien and Pieri, at least 20 critically ill patients are waiting for a flight that may never come-trapped between life-threatening diagnoses and a[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities of Wildlife in Jonglei State have warned the poachers against illegal poaching of animals. According Wildlife official, different species of wildlife migrated Eastern corridors of Jonglei and moved westward in search of pastures and water during the onset of dry season; where they encounter[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Eight Diplomatic missions have condemned a reported directive in northern Jonglei State requiring humanitarian organizations to surrender their vehicles, warning that such actions threaten life-saving assistance and violate international humanitarian principles. In a joint statement, the embassies of Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has warned communities against political incitement and manipulation that could fuel violence, urging residents to uphold unity and peace as South Sudan prepares for national elections. According to a statement from the governor’s press unit, while addressing community leaders, youth,[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony At least 10 people have been killed in a revenge attack in Jonglei State’s Uror County. This followed deadly inter-communal fighting between members of the Chie-Burluom and Chie-Kuonluom clans that erupted in Pathai Payam on Saturday. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Leaders in Jonglei state have called on the residents and the members of public in general to stop the spread of unverified information regarding the ongoing conflict. According to the leaders what is posted on social media continue to be different from what is on ground hence[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei State has issued a statement pardoning the Red Belt group during the New Year festival in Bor on Thursday. Red Belt group claimed to be an organized group within Bor with an aim to protect their properties and cattle[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities after reports of escalating clashes between SSPDF and SPLA‑IO in Jonglei State. Last week clashes were reported between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army[Read More…]

By Alan Clement and Chol D Johnson The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to evacuate opposition-held areas in Jonglei State as clashes with SPLA-IO intensify. SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang announced Tuesday that residents in Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties must leave areas under[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Governor Riek Gai Kok has reaffirmed that security and lasting peace are central to Jonglei State’s development agenda as his administration steps up efforts to stabilize the state and advance economic recovery and democratic participation. In a Christmas message issued on Tuesday through the State Minister of[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson Jonglei State Government have started pressing forward with road rehabilitation works in Bor County on Monday as the Christmas season approaches. The road rehabilitation ensured that communities can connect more easily during this festive period. In a statement issued by the state’s press unit, the initiative[Read More…]