By Yang Ater Yang Vatican Secretary of State his Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin is in South Sudan with a call to build peace in the country through dialogue, commitment and unity. The envoy of the Holy See remarked, Thursday, on arrival at Rumbek, for a visit on peace, reconciliation, commitment[Read More…]
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Rumbek holds small arms control training
By Yang Ater Yang Three-day training on small arms and light weapons control concluded in the Lakes State capital, Rumbek, over the weekend. The training workshop was organized by the South Sudan National Police Service (SSPS), supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). At least 75 participants, including members[Read More…]
Community receives clean water facility
By Yang Ater Yang Malek Payam community in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State, is delighted to receive a clean water facility provided by the Centre for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). The community members were once dislodged from their homes due to communal violence and it’s upon the return to their[Read More…]
Security kills notorious suspect, recovers raided cattle
By Yang Ater Yang Security forces in Rumbek East County, Lakes State have killed most wanted suspect, identified as Malok in Panawac payam. Suspected raiders had come to attacked Atiaba Payam, where one was put out of action during crossfire after the security recovered animals that were raided. “A clash[Read More…]
Lakes State launches livestock vaccination
A cattle vaccination drive targeting over 277,559 cattle in two counties of Rumbek Central and Rumbek North County has kicked off Lakes State. The vaccination campaign is being administered by the Lakes States Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism with support from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization[Read More…]
Police apprehends Church Arson prime suspect
By Yang Ater Yang. Police has confirmed apprehending one suspect believed to be the master mind behind Saturday night burning of St. Emmanuel parish church in Rumbek Central County. The prime suspect, a 50-year-old man, has been identified as Maton. According to Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac,[Read More…]
Over 400 raided cattle recovered
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have received 416 heads of cattle that were raided by armed youth from neighboring Panyijiar county of Unity State. The recovered cattle were handed over to the commissioner of Yirol East County. The cattle were among one thousand (1,000) cattle that were[Read More…]
Armed youth injure soldier, loot his fish
By Yang Ater Yang Local authorities in Yirol East County of Lakes State said suspected armed youth from neighbouring Panyijar County, Unity State, shot and wounded a wildlife soldier, looting his sack of dry fish. The incident reportedly occurred at 4:00 PM in Karer along the riverside near Shambe National[Read More…]
Independence Day: Lakes State leaders pledge peace
By Yang Ater Yang Citizens in Lakes State, including UN agencies and NGOs gathered at Rumbek Freedom Square to mark South Sudan’s 12th independence anniversary with a renewed commitment to peace and development. The occasion was celebrated under the theme “Solidarity and Peace for a Developed Lakes State.” Lakes State[Read More…]
At least 43 women get vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 43 women in Mingkaman, Lakes State of South Sudan have graduated in tailoring and hairdressing skills. The graduands, comprising 21 hairdressers and 22 tailors, graduated after 5 months of vocational skills training. Church-based charity organization, Finn Church Aid (FCA) funded the training with support[Read More…]
Commission dispels rice disappearance rumor
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) dismisses reports of the disappearance of Chinese rice donations to communities affected by severe hunger caused by flooding. A member national assembly representing Cueibet County on the SPLM-IO ticket, Mr. Juol Nhomngek Gech, on Thursday, alleged that rice donation[Read More…]
Governor fires minister of rumours
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor, has revealed he fired the Labor Minister, Mr. Jok Ayom Majak, because of “a plot to overthrow” his government. The governor unveiled his fears during swearing-in ceremony of two newly appointed member of cabinet, the ministers of Labor, minister of[Read More…]
Over 1,700 health workers graduate
By Yang Ater Yang At least 1,700 community health workers have graduated with first aid and home nursing skills in Rumbek, Lakes State. The graduates were trained for three months by the African Training Center (ATC) in collaboration with the state and national ministries of health. Trainings were conducted in[Read More…]
Opposition party suspends senior members
By Malek Arol National Democratic Movement (NDM) party led by Dr. Lam Akol has suspended three of its high-ranking members for refusing to resign. The members suspended are Dr. Gatluak Nyang Hoth, Commissioner of Mayendit County of Unity State and Mr. Nyok Malual Mayiik, Commissioner of Pigi County of Jonglei[Read More…]
Eight teachers arrested in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Eight (8) primary school teachers have been arrested for boycotting a screening exercise in Yirol West County, Lakes State. The screening test organized by the state Ministry of General Education and Instructions took place on June 10, 2023, but some of the teachers boycotted the exercise,[Read More…]
Lawmaker suspended over corruption
By Yang Ater Yang Chairperson of the Specialized Committee for Health in Lakes State Transitional Legislative Assembly has been suspended by the acting Speaker over allegations of corruption. Commissioner of Lakes State Revenue Authority had accused the chairperson of collecting taxes illegally from the private clinics and pharmacies in Rumbek[Read More…]
MPs, health workers get HIV/AIDS awareness
By Yang Ater Yang HIV/AIDS Commission, supported by Public Health Department of United Nations Mission in South Sudan conducted 10-day HIV/AIDS sensitization workshop in Rumbek Lakes State. The workshop, scheduled to take ten days, attracted at least 25 participants from the state Ministry of Health and representatives of Lakes State[Read More…]
CEPO applauds court’s ruling on Rumbek teachers
By Yang Ater Yang Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has welcomed the High Court ruling in Rumbek. The High Court ordered Lake state education ministry to reinstate and compensate, unlawfully detained and dismissed teachers who demanded for their rights. CEPO urged the State Government to obey the Court’s decision[Read More…]
High Court orders reinstatement of dismissed teachers
By Yang Ater Yang A high court in Lakes State has ordered the state Minister of Education and Instructions to reinstate and compensate four teachers unlawfully dismissed from duties. In ruling on Tuesday, presiding Judge, Noah Gabriel Kau said the decree issued by the education minister for dismissal of the[Read More…]
Two killed in cattle raid
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed, four others wounded, and over sixty cattle raided in Rumbek Central County of Lakes State by rustlers. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, said suspected armed youth from neighboring Panyijar County of Unity State were responsible for[Read More…]