By Mamer Abraham   Jonglei State Ministry of Information and Communication has warned radio stations and public announcers in Bor to refrain from using a single language to disseminate messages. Director-General at the Ministry of Information and Communication in Jonglei State, Mohamad Chuol said the use of one community language[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   At least three people have been killed and four wounded in an attack in Baidit Payam of Bor County, Jonglei State of South Sudan. Jonglei State police commissioner, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta said the Friday attack was orchestrated by suspects from Pibor. He added that perpetrators[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   A 25-year-old soldier is being held in police custody together with a 13-year-old boy who shot his cousin brother dead in Bor County, Jonglei State. The soldier is remanded for investigation over neglect of a gun, which was used by the teenage to kill his[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Jonglei Civil Society Network praises the move by the state government to resolve a land dispute involving women group vegetable garden, in Bor town. Bol Deng Bol, the chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), hails the state government for transparent and accountable resource management. “This[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Jonglei State governor and his deputy have disagreed over formation of an investigation committee to probe the ex-Bor mayor for unlawful land allotment to firms and individuals in the town. Mr. Denay Jock Chagor wanted a committee to probe the alleged land disputes, but his deputy,[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Three people were killed, and three others wounded in a clash between Duk County and Twic East County youths on the “bioth-agany” island in Jonglei State of South Sudan. Jacob Chol, the commissioner of Twic East County, said the fighting ensued between some youths from the[Read More…]

By Manas James   King of Anyuak people, Akwai Nyiguo Akwai, has voiced frustration over the government’s lack of intervention to address the root causes of the ongoing conflict in Pochalla County. Clashes between SSPDF soldiers and armed Anyuak civilians, which began on 18 September, have resulted in numerous casualties[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Jonglei State Students Union in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Saturday sworn-in to office Mr. Kwach Gatluak as the new chairperson for the body. The newly elected students’ union executives took oath in the presence of a guest of honor, Dr. Ter Majiok, South[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   National Ministry of Health has announced an outbreak of Hepatitis E virus in Fangak of Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The report seen by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper indicates 12 deaths from Fangak accounting for 19 percent fatality rate. “It is worth noting[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Jonglei and Lakes States governments of South Sudan have resolved to cling together far beyond their geographical boundaries. This was after Lakes’ state government handed over a Jonglei native who was wounded in a brawl in Toch on Awerial County on September 30, 2023. Jonglei State’s Minister[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State authorities have confirmed that two women who were recently abducted by cattle raiders escaped from captivity and returned to the state. Elizabeth Nyadak John, the state minister for information and communication, said the women, identified as Nyareat Buom Tuong and Nyakueka Rial, reached Pajut town[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark Acting Commissioner of Pochalla South County, Owiti Olung, said relative calm has returned to the area after the fierce fighting between the army and armed youth. Intensified clashes ensued on September 17, resulting in the killing of a former area South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF)[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan’s Jonglei State has condemned attacks on returnees between Akobo East and West that led to death of 12 people and abduction of 5 children. The State Minister of Information, Elizabeth Nyadak said the victims were returnees from Ethiopia. “The perpetrators went away with five children—three[Read More…]

By Manas James Former commander of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Pochalla County has been killed in an attack at his residence. According to police, Col. Okony Okwom Othow was killed on Sunday, when soldiers were search for a prisoner who escaped from detention. Pochalla County police inspector,[Read More…]

By Manas James Minister of Information and Communication for Jonglei State, Elizabeth Nyadak John donated 55 kgs of clothes to returnees who have sought refuge in Bor town. The donation was made on September 11, 2023, at Digrot area, where the returnees are currently stationed. Accompanied by her ministry’s director-general,[Read More…]