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…]
Jonglei State
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…]
Yau Yau visits Pibor amid Cholera outbreak
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Deputy National Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, David Yau Yau is in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPA) to assess cholera outbreak. According to a statement seen by this outlet, Yau Yau discussed the situation with local politicians and legislators regarding the challenges[Read More…]
Nyirol commissioner withstands SPLM-IO threats
By Manas James Okony James Bol Makuey, the commissioner of Nyirol County in Jonglei State, has asserted his commitment to fulfilling his duties despite facing threats from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO) amid escalating political tensions. The 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS)[Read More…]
Jonglei State governor commits to empower youth
By Nakwam Rose The newly appointed governor of Jonglei State has reiterated his commitment towards building skills of the youth for effective decision making. Dr. Riek Gai kok made the remark while meeting the Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster, Rebeca Nyandeng, in her office, on Tuesday. The[Read More…]
Driver killed in juba-Bor road ambush
By Peter Kuol Kuch A driver of commercial vehicle has on Monday evening, been killed in an ambush along Juba-Bor highway. According to Jonglei State police report, vehicles were traveling from juba to Bor before coming under attack. Jonglei state Police Spokesperson, 1st Lt. James Akech said the vehicles fell[Read More…]
Airstrike drives Akobo residents to Ethiopia
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Section of Akobo residents have fled their homes to neighbouring Ethiopia following aerial bombardment and fear of hovering gunships in the area. In an exclusive phone call interview with No.1 Citizen Newspaper, the commissioner of Akobo County, Puok Nyang confirmed the bombardment at the outskirts[Read More…]
Reclaim ‘individualized’ taxes-governor urged
By Yiep Joseph Following the appointment of Dr. Riek Gai Kok as the new governor of Jonglei State, residents and local leaders are calling for increased transparency and accountability in the management of state revenues. The key interest is on Personal Income Tax (PIT). President Salva Kiir appointed Dr.[Read More…]
Cholera claims 82 lives in Nyirol County
By Manas James Okony An outbreak of cholera has severely affected Nyirol County in Jonglei, with reported cases exceeding 1,000 since last week, leading to at least 82 confirmed deaths. The county commissioner, James Bol Makey, reported to this publication yesterday that many infected individuals are receiving treatment under[Read More…]
Five killed in Uror County
By Manas James Okony At least five people were killed, seven others injured and 7,000 heads of cattle raided, during an attack by armed assailants in Uror County in Jonglei State. Uror County Commissioner, James Gatkhor Gatluak told this publication that the incidence happened over the weekend. He accuses[Read More…]
Jonglei state gets new governor
In decree, read on state-owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), on Friday evening, President Salva Kiir Mayardit appointed Dr. Riek Gai Kok as a new governor for Jonglei state. Dr. Gai’s appointment followed a decree removing former governor of Jonglei state, Mahjoub Biel Turuk from office. Mahjoub exited the[Read More…]
Nine killed in Uror County clashes
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police authorities in Jonglei State have reported that at least nine people have been confirmed dead following clashes between local youth and suspected armed attackers in Uror County over the weekend. According to the police, the clashes were instigated by cattle raiding. 1st Lt. Akech[Read More…]
Youth leader condemns attacks in Greater Pibor
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and William Madouk Chairperson of the Murle Community has denounced attacks over the weekend on residents of Gumuruk and Lekungole Counties allegedly perpetrated by armed youth from Luo Nuer and Dinka Bor of Jonglei State. The attacks, which began last Friday and continued into yesterday[Read More…]