By William Madouk Violent demonstrations erupted across South Sudan on Thursday night over grave human rights violations committed by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against South Sudanese refugees in Medani, Al Gezira State. Heavy gunfire could be heard in several parts of Juba, Aweil, Bor, and other states as police[Read More…]
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Curfew over unrest
By William Madouk Police has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew following a night of chaos caused by angry citizens protesting the killing of South Sudanese in Wad Madani, El Gezira State by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). On Thursday night, heavy gunfire erupted in several parts of the city and surrounding[Read More…]
President Kiir calls for calm, urges Sudan to protect civilians
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has called for calm among citizens and urged the Sudanese government and conflicting parties to take responsibility for protecting civilians trapped in war zones. Kiir’s statement comes as many South Sudanese protest the killings of their fellow citizens by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)[Read More…]
Lobong frees Imotong Chairperson after detention
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore pardoned the chairperson of the Imotong community following his unlawful detention by CID officers upon returning from an annual cultural event in Juba. Oringa John Geoffrey, the press secretary in the governor’s office, described the incident as surprising. He[Read More…]
Police reports isolated incidents of violence despite overall calm
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has released a security report covering January 14th and 15th, 2025, detailing a range of incidents across the country. Although, Col. John Kassara Koang, the SSNPS spokesman described the general security situation as relatively “calm” the 2-day security brief[Read More…]
UN urges urgent halt to Western Equatoria clashes
By Philip Buda Ladu United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed deep concern over recent clashes between armed forces in Western Equatoria, which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. The mission is calling for urgent intervention from the highest levels of the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National[Read More…]
Police officer killed, 2 soldiers injured in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang A police officer was killed and two soldiers were injured by a wanted criminal in Yar Malual village, Rumbek Center County. According to Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the police spokesperson in Lakes State, the incident occurred on January 15 at 12:30 AM. The ‘most wanted criminal’,[Read More…]
Decrees are final, Pibor Mayor warns protestors
By Yiep Joseph Pibor town in Greater Pibor Administrative Area, John Gain, has warned youth protesting against the removal of Gola Boyoi Gola as Chief Administrator. On Thursday, protests erupted in Pibor town following President Kiir’s decision to remove Gola Boyoi as the chief administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative[Read More…]
Outrage over brutal killing of South Sudanese in Sudan
By William Madouk Brutal killing of South Sudanese nationals by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) has ignited outrage among citizens and members of parliament. Graphic footage circulating online shows defenseless South Sudanese being rounded up, brutally assaulted, and killed, allegedly by the SAF. By Press time, the exact number of[Read More…]
Evicted traders frustrated over unfulfilled compensation
By William Madouk Traders evicted from Juba Market in 2023 to facilitate the construction of Juba Mall are voicing frustrations over Juba City Council’s failure to provide the compensation that was initially promised. The vendors were assured by the City Council that they would receive financial support of about[Read More…]
Aweil residents complain of poor burial practices
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Nyalath Payam in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are voicing concerns about the inadequate cemetery space designated by the state government at outskirts of the Town. Locals reported to this outlet on Tuesday that people from Aweil Town are hurriedly burying[Read More…]
Rumbek University staff demand salary
By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at Rumbek University of Science and Technology are demanding payment of their January 2024 salaries. Benjamin Matur Madit, a member of the university’s academic staff, stated that the issue of delayed salaries has become a general problem in South Sudan, particularly at Rumbek University. “I[Read More…]
Gov’t Tumaini delegation returns for talks
By William Madouk Government’s chief negotiator for the Tumaini peace talks and a senior presidential advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk, has revealed that the government delegation will return to Nairobi on January 18th to commence the next round of negotiations. Juuk made this revelation during a meeting with the Norwegian ambassador[Read More…]
Sudan probes killing of South Sudanese-envoy
By William Madouk Sudan Ambassador to South Sudan has revealed that his government is investigating the alleged killings of South Sudanese refugees in Wad-Madani by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). This came after several disturbing videos circulating on social media showed Sudanese Armed Forces [SAF] killings, slaughtering, and arbitrarily[Read More…]
Greater Pibor Chief Administrator relieved
Over 10 killed in Tonj chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Tonj North County of Warrap State reported that at least 10 people have died in a violent clash over the position of an executive chief. The conflict erupted between two opposing clans, Pan-Kuei and Pan-Arek. The incident stemmed from the Pan-Kuei clan’s resistance to[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…]
Police detains 4 murder suspects in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil police are detaining four suspects accused of fatally stabbing a 22-year-old man in Aweil Town over the weekend. The victim’s body was discovered dumped in a forested area near Kuom Highway, leading towards Wau. According to the Commissioner of Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal[Read More…]
NBGS records 7 cholera deaths
By Deng Athian At least seven deaths due to cholera have been recorded in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, according to the Ministry of Health. Among the deceased is a two-year-old boy. State Minister of Health, Jeffer Riny, confirmed that the recorded deaths occurred within a total of 2,455 cases.[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla tours Terekeka
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla and his team arrived in Terekeka County yesterday after a three-month pause of the governor’s inter-county tour. While in Terekeka, Jadalla is expected to conduct several engagements including meetings with various stakeholders and rallies. He will meet with government[Read More…]