By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received updates from Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on the overall security in the area. According to statement obtained from Presidential Press Unit, the governor briefed the President at the state house in Juba on August 21st, 2025. Following the[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Jonglei govt urged to settle controversies over new local administrative units
By Manas James Okony The Government of Jonglei State is facing mounting pressure to address the controversies surrounding the recent establishment of new local administrative units Bomas and Payams. Since July, the state government has initiated the creation of nearly 20 Payams and Bomas, a move that has sparked both[Read More…]
Jonglei governor meets partners to expedite relief assistance to vulnerable communities
By Peter Kuol Kuch and Alan clement The governor of Jonglei State Dr. Riek Gai Kok met with United Nations office for coordination of humanitarian affairs OCHA and other Partners to expedite help to the vulnerable communities. The stakeholders conveyed on Wednesday in Juba to discuss areas of partnership to[Read More…]
Police in Jonglei apprehend two community members over murder case
By Manas James Okony Police in Jonglei state have arrested two community members in Uror County over alleged murder. The two under police custody are the father to the suspected and the village chief of Wickol Payam. On Monday evening, a businessman identified as John Anei was shot dead at[Read More…]
Bor Hospital Grapples with Severe Medical Supply Shortage
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities in Bor, Jonglei State, have confirmed a critical shortage of essential medical supplies for both the inpatient and outpatient departments at Bor Hospital. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Bor Hospital Medical Director Dr. Bol Chaw revealed that the facility’s last significant consignment of[Read More…]
Jonglei launches Pneumonia, Rotavirus Vaccination campaign
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Jonglei State Ministry of Health launched the Pneumonia and Rotavirus Vaccination Campaign in Bor on Monday. Magook Aluong, an official in the EPI department of the Jonglei State Ministry of Health, stated that the vaccine targets children aged 6 to 59 months. “Yes, the[Read More…]
Two killed in road accident near Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Traffic police in Jonglei State have confirmed that two people died in a tragic road accident in Baidit Payam of Bor County earlier this week. According to the traffic police, the collision involved two motorcycles and occurred on Monday as they were traveling from Bor[Read More…]
Over 150 cattle recovered in Duk
By Peter Kuol Kuch Over 150 cows, which were raided by suspected criminals, have been recovered by youth this week, in Duk County. According to the Commissioner, John Chatim Ruei, suspected raiders attacked Patuet and Pagaak, on Tuesday where two people were killed. The county commissioner added that the youth[Read More…]
Akobo County Commissioner suspended
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has issued a gubernatorial order suspending Akobo Commissioner, Puot Nyang on Thursday, reportedly due to security and administrative issues. According to a suspension letter obtained by this publication, Commissioner Nyang is accused of inconsistency in his duty station[Read More…]
Two killed in Duk County, violence rising
By Manas James At least two people, including a woman, were killed during a raid by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, in a tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon. According to John Chatim Ruei, the Duk County commissioner, the attack also resulted in the theft of an unspecified number[Read More…]
Police detains four suspects over re-opening closed Church
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, have detained four suspects for re-opening a disputed Church which was closed by government, two years ago. A Church belonging to Episcopal Church of South Sudan ECSS was in 2023, closed over a Church wrangle among ECSS top Bishops. However,[Read More…]
Exodus as fears of imminent attack grip Pigi County
By Manas James Okony Residents have abandoned Jonglei State’s Pigi County and sought refuge in areas around Malakal, the capital of the neighboring Upper Nile State, amidst an alarming escalation of violence. The mass exodus is rooted in long-standing tensions and conflicts that have plagued the region, exacerbated by recent[Read More…]
Raided cattle recovered in Duk County
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Jonglei State have confirmed that an unspecified number of raided cattle were recovered by local youth on Saturday in Duk County. According to the Police, cattle belonging to traders and local residents were raided on Friday last week at Ayueldit by suspected attackers. “The[Read More…]
Pibor refutes alleged armed youth mobilization
By Yiep Joseph and Manas James Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Peter Guzulu Maze, has refuted reports of armed youth mobilization in the area. His denial came after South Sudan Defense Force (SSPDF) Spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang, stated on Thursday that army surveillance had detected[Read More…]
Jonglei governor lobbies investment in education, agriculture
By Peter Kuol Kuch Governor of Jonglei State Dr, Riak Gai Kok on Tuesday emphasised the need to invest in education and agriculture to foster development across the State. Speaking during the welcoming ceremony of the SPLM chairperson and briefing of its members, Dr. Gai who also doubles as the[Read More…]
One killed over girl’s elopement in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, confirmed on Wednesday that one person was killed following an incident related to a girl’s elopement. According to police officials, the fatality occurred during a fight involving youth from Malual in Kolnyang and Angakuei in Baidit payams. The violence broke out[Read More…]
Duk road ambush leaves 3 injured
By Manas James Okony Two girls and a woman were injured in a gun attack, and a child went missing following an ambush by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, on Friday, authorities reported. Duk County Commissioner John Chatim Ruei told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the victims[Read More…]
Pibor Mobile court tackles 36 cases amid Justice Backlog
By Manas James Okony A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has made significant strides in addressing judicial backlogs, passing verdicts on 36 cases since its establishment on March 10, 2024. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for an area that has faced lawlessness and a[Read More…]
Pibor needs urgent cholera vaccines
By Peter Kuol Kuch Minister for Health in the Pibor Administrative Area, Achon John has called for provision of cholera vaccines to help combat and prevent further spread of cholera in the area. According to the Minister, no cholera vaccine has ever been provided to mitigate cholera infections in the[Read More…]
Bodies of two women abducted in Akobo recovered
By Peter Kuol Kuch Commissioner of Abobo County in Jonglei State has reported that copses of the two women abducted this week were recovered in the bushes by the security organs on Wednesday. On Sunday, two women were abducted by unknown gunmen after they went to fetch firewood in[Read More…]