By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Civil Society Network urged media platforms to stop spreading hate speech that causes violence among communities. Daniel Laat Kon Ater, chairperson of the Civil Society Organisations Network (CiSON) in Lakes State, urges online media platforms to stop spreading hate speech and incitement to violence.[Read More…]
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Lakes Governor urges residents to prepare for hunger
By Yang Ater Yang The caretaker governor of Lakes State, Rin Tueny, has urged residents to prepare for an anticipated food crisis following poor rainfall and the failure of many farmers to cultivate crops due to climate change. Speaking during an address to newly appointed caretaker officials and members of[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM SG fires Lake State SPLM Secretary Asunta Bauda
By Yang Ater Yang The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement’s (SPLM) Secretary General has relieved Lake’s state party secretary, Asunta Bauda James, and appointed Abraham Mayen Kuc as her successor. This change was made in an order seen by the No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper on Thursday. “The Secretary General’s[Read More…]
SECURITY: Lakes State governor vows to tackle insecurity head-on
Writer: Hou Akot Hou The Caretaker Governor of Lakes State, Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor, has pledged to tackle insecurity in the state and work with neighbouring states to address cross-border security challenges. Speaking on Sunday during a Thanksgiving ceremony organised by Lakes State officials, intellectuals, and residents in Juba, Governor[Read More…]
Central Equatoria and Lakes Governors discuss peace, border security
By Sabri Dibaco The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has met with his counterpart from Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, to discuss measures aimed at strengthening peace, security, and cooperation between the two neighboring states. The meeting focused on peaceful coexistence between communities living along[Read More…]
Two brothers kill each other over a goat dispute in Rumbek North
By Yang Ater Yang Two brothers, who were sons of the Executive Chief of Meen Payam in Rumbek North County, Lakes State, were killed in a gunfight last Wednesday following a dispute over a goat, according to a family member. Santino Adong Keloktuol, a family elder, confirmed the incident, saying[Read More…]
Lakes State Education Ministry hands over motorcycles to education managers
By Yang Ater Yang The Lakes State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has handed over motorcycles to education managers in three counties to strengthen school inspection and supervision. The motorcycles, provided under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) project with support from UNICEF and education partners in South Sudan,[Read More…]
CEPO calls on government and humanitarian actors to assess crop production in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has called on the Lakes State Government and humanitarian partners to urgently assess crop production following reports of crops drying up in several parts of the state. CEPO expressed concern over a looming dry spell affecting farmers at a[Read More…]
Lakes Governor swears in new cabinet, commissioners and commission members
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor Gen. Madhang Majok Meen has sworn in newly appointed cabinet members, county commissioners, and members of independent commissions, urging them to prioritise service delivery, security, and the interests of citizens. The officials took their oaths of office on Monday following their appointment to[Read More…]
UNMISS, partners warn of Torit-Magwi road insecurity
By Ijoo Bosco Humanitarian partners have raised concerns over persistent attacks on civilian vehicles along the Torit-Magwi Road, warning that insecurity could disrupt humanitarian movements between the two towns. James Dinya, an officer with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), has called on county and state authorities[Read More…]
Women group get new store facility in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal, Lakes State, has officially handed over a newly constructed store facility at Malok Farms, costing $10,000, to the Kuei and Rup Women’s Peace Farms Group, funded by SWISS under the Peace in Practice project. The ceremony was attended by donors, the Peace-building Opportunity Fund[Read More…]
Thunder kills one soldier, injures two in Rumbek East County
By Yang Ater Authorities in Rumbek East County said a thunder strike has killed an SSPDF soldier and injured two other people following heavy rainfall in the area. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Maborduang Village, according to county officials. When contacted by the Number One Citizen Daily Newspaper[Read More…]
Stakeholders in Lakes State conclude a 2-day dialogue on peace implementation
By Yang Ater Yang About 50 participants, including government officials, members of parliament, political party representatives, civil society actors, church-based groups, women, and youth leaders, have concluded a two-day citizens’ dialogue in Rumbek on peace implementation and civic awareness. The forum, organised by the Civil Affairs Division of the United[Read More…]
Suicide cases rise in Wulu County as officials demand intervention
By Yang Ater Authorities in Wulu County have raised concerns over a recent increase in suicide cases, calling for urgent intervention and stronger awareness campaigns in partnership with humanitarian organisations and community leaders. Wulu County officials confirmed that two suicide cases were registered within a short period this month, reversing[Read More…]
Women Leader calls on youths to refrain from warfare but learn to be Peace champions
By Peter Kuol Kuch The women leader at Jonglei State women association has called on the Youths in South Sudan to refrain from warfare. The women leader urged the youth to engage in activities that championing Peace. Speaking during Youth Caravan in Bor on Wednesday, Madam Joyce, the Chairperson of[Read More…]
29 Calves Vanish from Yirol East Cattle Camp, Owners Appeal for Public Help
By Hou Akot Hou Yirol East County, Lakes State, South Sudan Livestock owners in the Aluel cattle camp are urgently searching for 29 calves that went missing two weeks ago, prompting appeals to neighboring communities for information. According to the owners, the calves were released to feed on fresh green[Read More…]
Cattle raid leaves two dead
By Yang Ater Yang A group of cattle raiders clashed among themselves in Cueibet County of Lakes State, resulting in the deaths of two people. The dispute erupted after they raided 52 cattle last week. Lakes State Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, reported that the conflict arose among[Read More…]
At least 141 graduate from Rumbek Health Science Institute
By Yang Ater Yang At least 141 students graduated from Rumbek Health Science Institute On Friday. The ceremony was attended by Lakes State government officials, representatives from international and national health partners, and the National Ministry of Health. The graduating class of 141 students comprised 21 midwives, 68 clinical officers,[Read More…]
Lakes State Civil Society condemns Wad Madeni incident
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Civil Society Organization Network has condemned the recent incident in Wad Madeni, which led to the killing of innocent South Sudanese civilians. Angelina Adhel Malual, the Chairperson of the Lakes State Civil Society Organization Network, stated that the actions of the Sudan Armed Forces[Read More…]
Lakes State approves 7 new Payams
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of seven new payams, responding to the requests made by community leaders and payam authorities. This decision was made during Council of Ministers meeting No. 001/2025, led by Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor. The memorandum[Read More…]