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…]
Jonglei State
Three killed, 3 wounded over fish net
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…]
Pochalla unrest: Anyuak King demands investigation
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…]
Jonglei students in Ethiopia install new leadership
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…]
Hepatitis E outbreak hits Fangak, Pibor
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…]
Jonglei, Lakes states to create buffer zone
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…]
Teachers maintain protest over salary
By Manas James Over 200 teachers in the Jonglei State capital, Bor town, have vowed continued sit-down strike against transfer salaries to the state ministry of finance. Since early 2022, teachers have been receiving their salaries directly from the state education ministry due to concerns of misappropriation of allowances. On[Read More…]
Over 200 returnees still in dire situation
By Manas James Around 200 returnees in Bor town, Jonglei State, are facing a desperate situation, lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter. The individuals fled Sudan to escape the ongoing war and have been struggling since their arrival on July 4, according to Stephen Kuel, the representative of[Read More…]
Community Radio shuts over insecurity
By Manas James Radio Pochalla 88.0 FM, a community radio station operating in the Pochalla County headquarters, Pochalla town, has temporarily gone off air over ongoing conflict. Since Monday, Pochalla town in Jonglei state of South Sudan has witnessed sporadic clashes between local Anyuak youth and members of the SSPDF,[Read More…]
Two abductees escape captivity
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…]
Pochalla clashes leave 10 dead, 8 injured
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…]
Jonglei fumes over killing, abduction of returnees
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…]
SSNMC party names Akobo chairperson
By Manas James South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) party has named Opiew Opiew Gilo as its chairperson in Akobo County. This appointment was made by Elijah Mocnom Wuor, the Jonglei State chairperson of SSNMC, a member party of the coalition group South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), on Friday.[Read More…]
SPLM-IO state official raises concerns over elections
By Manas James A senior official from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has expressed skepticism regarding the readiness to conduct free and fair elections at the end of the transitional period, next year. Michael Bol Gatdor, the Jonglei State SPLM-IO party secretary-general, highlights lack of political will to[Read More…]
Former Pochalla SSPDF commander dies in attack
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…]
Returnees receive clothes
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…]
Peace rally concludes in Jonglei
By Manas James A series of rallies to disseminate 2018 peace deal and shun recurring inter-communal violence concluded over the weekend in remote parts of Jonglei State cut off from the state capital, Bor. The initiative started on 18 August and covered the northern counties of Duk, Uror, and Ayod.[Read More…]
Family demands justice for son killed by SSPDF officer
By Manas James A family of a man who was fatally shot by an SSDF officer in Bor, Jonglei State last week has appealed for justice. Family’s representative, Michael Buol, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Friday that they are devastated by the gruesome murder of his 23-year-old nephew[Read More…]
Gunmen kill 4, kidnap others
By Manas James An attack by armed bandits in Duk County in Jonglei State left four people dead and four children abducted, authorities said. The incident occurred on Tuesday. Peter Latjor Chuol, the county commissioner, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident occurred when a group of eight[Read More…]
SPLA-IO receives eight army defectors
By Manas James Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), led by First Vice President Riek Machar, has received eight officers who defected from Gen. Johnson Olony’s SPLA-IO Kitgwang faction. Under the leadership of Lt. Col. Kuol Thon Kur, the defectors cited poor administration as reason for leaving their previous[Read More…]