By Manas James Okony Alali Payam in Jonglei State’s Akobo County is facing an increasingly dire humanitarian situation as severe flooding hits the area, leaving homes and farms destroyed. The situation has progressively worsened over recent years due to various factors, including climate change, conflict, and infrastructural challenges. Alali, located[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Activist decries shrinking civic space in Jonglei State amidst intimidations
By Manas James Okony A renowned civil society activist based in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State has raised concerns over what he described as a shrinking civic space. Bol Deng Bol, the Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, expressed worries over intimidations in the state. However, the state government[Read More…]
Villages impassable as flooding surges in Jonglei state
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) official has appealed for quick intervention as villages become impassable due to flooding. Speaking to this outlet, AKoi Bheer, the RRC Coordinator for Bor County, reported that the recent flooding has cut off most of the villages from Bor town[Read More…]
Residents criticize creation of more Bomas, payams in Jonglei state
By: Chol D. Johnson Some of the residents in Jonglei State have criticized the government’s decision to create more administrative units. Their concern followed the recent order from the governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, creating new payams and bomas such as Pawuoi Payam, Chueikeer Payam. The stakeholders[Read More…]
Jonglei State launches East coast fever vaccination
By Peter Kuol Kuch and Alan Clement The Jonglei State government in partnership with UNMISS Indian Battalion have launched the two-day East Coast fever vaccination campaign in Jonglei State capital Bor on Friday. The East coast fever Vaccination Campaign targets 5000 livestock including sheep and goats in the state. The[Read More…]
‘Security is stable’, Jonglei governor tells President Kiir
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 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…]