Kei Emmanuel Duku Five children and their mother have been abducted in Pigi County, Jonglei State allegedly by armed militia from Pibor Administrative Area. The victims, aged between 8 and 15, were taken captive at the beginning of the month and held in a makeshift shelter in a swampy[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Activist calls for risk assessment, early warning system on Bor-Juba road
By Deng Ghai Deng Intrepid South Sudan, has urged Jonglei State government to assess the risk levels on Bor-Juba Road and establish an early warning system to ensure safety of travelers. Bol Deng Bol, Chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) and Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan, made[Read More…]
Mysterious creature devours boy in Pigi
By William Madouk A five-year-old boy has been allegedly killed by an unidentified wild animal in flood-ravaged Pigi County, Jonglei State, according to local authorities. Speaking to No.1 Citizen in a phone call interview, Pigi County Commissioner, Suliman Deng Thon expressed serious concerns about the waiting threat posed by[Read More…]
Jonglei Minister survives attack on Juba-Bor highway
By Manas James Okony Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in Jonglei State, Nyalele John Chuol, narrowly escaped an armed ambush while traveling along the Juba-Bor Highway on Sunday evening. Minister Nyalele was en route to Bor for a meeting when her vehicle, displaying government registration, came under fire near Mogiri[Read More…]
Activist hopeful for improved civic space in Jonglei State
By Deng Ghai Deng Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) and Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, Bol Deng Bol, has expressed renewed hope for improved civic space in Jonglei state following a communique signed by political parties, security organizations, and civil society groups. The communique, finalized[Read More…]
Twic East commissioner launches dykes renovation
By Yiep Joseph Commissioner Juach Arok of Twic East County in Jonglei State has launched the construction and renovation of dykes around the county to protect residents from flooding. In a statement obtained by this outlet, the commissioner expressed that the initiative is aimed at safeguarding the people from[Read More…]
Suspended SPLM-IO Commissioner defects to SPLM
By Deng Ghai Deng The recently suspended county commissioner of Maban County, Peter Alberto, has defected from the SPLM-IO to the ruling SPLM party. Alberto dismissed the serious allegations of misconduct against him as politically motivated, asserting his desire to “return to the mother party.” In an interview with[Read More…]
Leaders reconcile communities in Bor County
By Deng Ghai Deng The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, along with Presidential Senior Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk, have successfully mediated a long-standing dispute in Konyang Payam, Bor County. The visit comes two years after violent clashes in December 2017 and February 2018[Read More…]
Jonglei governor bans alcohol consumption amidst rise in substance abuse
By Manas James Okony Governor of Jonglei State, Mahjoub Biel Turuk, has enacted a ban on the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and harmful drugs throughout the state. The order comes in response to a troubling trend of overindulgence among young people, resulting in frequent brawls and[Read More…]
Self-exiled activist free to return-Jonglei governor
By Manas James Okony Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk has invited self-exiled activist Bol Deng Bol to return to his hometown of Bor, a notable development for civil society in the country. Bol fled Bor after facing an attempted arbitrary arrest by security operatives in June, following his[Read More…]
Twic East County needs swift flood mitigation measures-residents
By Yiep Joseph As floods continue to submerge most areas in Jonglei State, residents of Twic East County are appealing to the newly appointed commissioner to initiate projects that can help alleviate the situation. During the welcoming ceremony of the commissioner, Juach Arok, at the county headquarters, the people[Read More…]
Youth leaders call for financial accountability, reforms in Jonglei
By Dogga Luwo The third Youth-Led Public Discourse on Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Institutional Reforms concluded last week in Bor, Jonglei State, marking a significant milestone in youth engagement in governance. Organized by the Christian Agency for Peace and Development, with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), the event[Read More…]
Humanitarian crisis looms as floods ravage Pochalla
By Manas James Okony Severe flooding has devastated Pochalla North and South counties in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPA), rendering several villages uninhabitable and exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over the weekend, Munira Abdel-Wuhab Suleiman, a Member of Parliament (MP)[Read More…]
Bor Hospital workers resume duties after strike
By Deng Ghai Deng Health workers at Bor State Hospital have resumed their duties after a prolonged strike that severely impacted patient care. Last month, operations at the hospital came to a standstill when 234 healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, and lab technicians, halted work and locked the hospital’s[Read More…]
UNDP boosts Jonglei High Court
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State High Court President , John Yel Aleu, praised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its continued commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights. The commendation followed a donation on Thursday in Bor, which included essential logistical materials such[Read More…]
Jonglei esteems former Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Elia Costa
By Deng Ghai Deng Residents and police officers in Jonglei State, in a heartfelt farewell ceremony, honoured Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, who has been relocated following a three-year tenure as police commissioner. Lauded for his exceptional leadership, Gen. Costa’s tenure was marked by a significant reduction in insecurity[Read More…]
Tensions high in Ayod after deadly cattle raid
By Deng Ghai Deng A violent cattle raid in Jonglei State’s Ayod County has resulted in one fatality and the theft of over 4,000 heads of cattle. The attack, allegedly carried out by thieves from the neighbouring Uror County last week, has raised tensions and calls for intervention. Mary[Read More…]
Flood devastates Fangak County
By Deng Ghai Deng Floodwaters have overrun Fangak County’s headquarters in Jonglei state, displacing over 6,000 residents and causing widespread devastation. Boutrus Biel, the county commissioner, reported that essential infrastructure had been destroyed, leaving displaced individuals without shelter, food, and other necessities. Biel has begun mobilizing boats to relocate[Read More…]
Strike over unpaid incentives paralyzes Bor Hospital
By Deng Ghai Deng Bor Hospital, Jonglei State has come to a standstill as medical staff began a strike on Monday, due to unpaid incentives and delayed salaries leaving patients without care. The walkout follows a formal strike threat issued by the hospital’s medical staff two weeks ago, amid[Read More…]
Bor open water channels amid rising Nile floodwater
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State capital Bor have initiated an operation to clear water channels in response to the increasing floodwaters threatening the town. Mayor John Tiopic Achiek reported that the Nile River has surged to dangerous levels, closing the town’s main dyke and prompting immediate[Read More…]