By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State Governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok has yesterday strengthened community trade ties at Lawdier fish market following a visit at the market yesterday. According to a statement issued by the state press unit, Governor Gai was accompanied by the Chief Administrator of GPAA, Gola Boyoi[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Minister for Fisheries call for improved infrastructures to ease fish-trade activities in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol The Jonglei State Minister for Livestock and Fisheries has called for improved infrastructures to ease fish-trading activities across Jonglei State. Speaking during the visit of Dr. Riek Gai Kok at Fish market at Leu-diet in Bor on Wednesday, Hon, Hellen Akech, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries[Read More…]
Jonglei-Pibor inter-communal peace conference kicks off in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The 3-day Inter-Communal Peace Conference between Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative area has kicked in Jonglei State Headquarters, Bor on Monday. The 3-day Inter-Communal Peace Conference which is being attended by County Commissioners, local Chiefs, Youth and women representatives is being presided over by Jonglei[Read More…]
Leaders Rally in Bor Ahead of Crucial Landmark Peace Conference
By Alan Clement Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Monday welcomed Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola in Bor ahead of a major peace conference. In a statement from the State’s press unit, the conference is expected to bring together county commissioners, traditional[Read More…]
Women leader calls for the reopening of Jonglei State assembly after long recess
By Peter Kuol Kuch A woman leader at Jonglei State women association has called for immediate reopening of the Jonglei State assembly following the recess. Jonglei State assembly on recess for nearly a year now and this has concerned citizens to question logics beyond long recess of the law members[Read More…]
Governor Gai arrives in Akobo, calls on communities to embrace peace
By Yiep Joseph Jonglei State Governor Riek Gai Kok has made a peace tour to Akobo County, where he called on the communities to embrace peace. Governor Gai arrived in Akobo County on Saturday despite allegations of political interference from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). The opposition[Read More…]
Activist calls for immediate reopening of Jonglei State Hospital
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has called on the management of Jonglei State Hospital and workers on protest to dialogue and reopen the facility. Bol Deng Bol, Executive Director of INTREPID-South Sudan and Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), stated that due to the closure of[Read More…]
500 households displaced by the fresh flooding in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The relief and rehabilitation Commission in Jonglei State has reported about 500 households to have been displaced by the recent flooding in Bor County. According to RRC director, the most flood-affected areas include: Pagook, Pane-deng Kut, Mayual, Thoony among other areas in Baidit Payam. Speaking to[Read More…]
Jonglei gov’t confirms deployment of forces at contested fishing Islands
By Peter Kuol Kuch The government of Jonglei State has confirmed the deployment of South Sudan people’s defence forces (SSPDF) at the most contested fishing Islands following dramatic disarmament exercise in Bor County. According to government spokesperson in Jonglei, the security forces would be deployed at Buoth-angany, Lang, Paluat, Panom,[Read More…]
BRUTALITY:Residents decry ongoing disarmament
By Peter Kuol Kuch Residents of Bor, Jonglei State, are strongly decrying the brutal disarmament exercise currently being conducted by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) . Some residents reported that the exercise has involved widespread harassment, detention, and torture of ordinary civilians by the forces. Speaking to this[Read More…]
Jonglei recovers over 100 cattle from raiders
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Bor County of Jonglei State have reported that at least 120 head of cattle have been recovered by the area youth in Bor from the suspected raiders on Tuesday. According to County Commissioner in Bor, the cattle were stolen in the grazing field[Read More…]
Nyirol community demands Hospital as peace gains ground in Jonglei
By Alan Clement The community of Nyirol county through their commissioner have appealed for the urgent construction of a hospital in Pading, the county headquarters. According to a statement from Jonglei State’s press unit, the call came as communities celebrate the reintegration of former opposition soldiers into the South Sudan[Read More…]
Jonglei State intensifies flood resilience efforts
By Alan Clement Jonglei State has stepped up flood resilience efforts as Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok met a VNG International delegation to discuss joint strategies for disaster preparedness and response. According to the State’s press unit, the delegation, led by Karim Buossak, met with the Governor and senior state[Read More…]
Jonglei State, VNG International Vow to Strengthen Flood Resilience Partnership
By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State government and VNG International, a Netherlands-based organization, have committed to strengthening their partnership to enhance flood resilience across the state. The vow follows a high-level discussion in Bor that signals a significant step toward institutional collaboration on flood mitigation. Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok[Read More…]
Activist appeals for Intervention in Duk–Twic East Conflict
By Lodu William Odiya Civil society activist in Jonglei State, Bol Deng Bol, has called on both the state and national governments to urgently intervene in the escalating tension between the communities of Duk and Twic East Counties. He warned that renewed clashes could erupt if no action is taken.[Read More…]
Jonglei starts Inclusive education Campaign
By Alan Clement The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has declared education as the most significant investment Jonglei can make to secure a productive and prosperous future. According to the state’s press unit, the governor made the remark during flag-off of the “Back-to-School” project under the theme[Read More…]
Bor County Commissioner calls on Residents to Cooperate with Security
By Lodu William Odiya The commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei state has urged the Civilians to cooperate with the security forces for better protection and service delivery. The call followed heavy deployment of Joint forces in the area after confrontation between armed youth the government forces. In an exclusive[Read More…]
Jonglei Governor calls for reforms in revenue management
By Alan Clement Jonglei State Governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has directed the newly appointed Revenue Commissioner to prioritize reforms to end fragmented and uncoordinated revenue collection across government institutions. According to the State’s Press Unit, Governor Riek issued the directive during the official swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed[Read More…]
Fangak Commissioner urges residents to relocate as flood surge
By Chol D. Johnson The Commissioner of Fangak County in Jonglei State, John Kuol Gai, has urged the residents in the area to relocate to high ground as flood surges. Speaking to media on Thursday, Kuol expressed that despite several calls for early relocation, some of the residents resist. He[Read More…]
Drivers’ union calls for the relocation of mogiri Cattle Auction center
By Peter Kuol Kuch The drivers’ Union in Jonglei State has called for the relocation of Mogiri Cattle Auction citing that it amplifies insecurities for the travellers along Juba-Bor highway. Jonglei State drivers’ Union made this call following an ambush on the passenger’ vehicle which led to the injury of[Read More…]
