By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have detained over 80 young people for questioning. They were found loitering around hotels at night without apparent reason, raising suspicions of criminal activity. According to police inspector Pinyding Makuach Kuol, the detained group is[Read More…]
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Commissioner calls for calm amid border dispute with Uganda
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Magwi County have appealed for calm among citizens living along the border with Uganda, assuring them that the government is working to address the ongoing border dispute. The call for calm comes after communities along the border line expressed concerns over the government’s silence[Read More…]
CTSAMVM accused of overstepping mandate
By Bosco Bush Ceasefire Transitional Security Mechanism Verification and Monitoring (CTSAMVM) has been accused of overstepping its mandate by some members of the technical committee. In a technical committee meeting convened on Thursday, July 18, 2024, some stakeholders expressed dissatisfaction over the activities of CTSAMVM regarding the implementation of[Read More…]
Mixed reactions as Central Bank governor wins continental Award
By Deng Ghai Deng & William Maduok Dr. James Alic Garang, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, has been awarded the prestigious “African Economic Resilience & Growth Champion” award by the African Leadership Magazine. However, this accolade has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the[Read More…]
COLLAPSE; Expert warns of economic disaster
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan is facing a deepening economic crisis as its currency, the South Sudan pound, has plummeted to unprecedented lows against the US dollar. The sharp depreciation has exacerbated inflation and triggered widespread hardship across the nation. As of Wednesday, reports from parallel market currency[Read More…]
Civil Society work stalls in Bor after office shutdown
By Deng Ghai Deng The Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), has raised alarm over escalating harassment and intimidation of its members by security forces. This followed a forced closure of INTREPID South Sudan’s office by the National Security Service (NSS) on July 2nd in Bor town. Peter Ajak Ayom, a[Read More…]
Over 62,000 to receive Elephantiasis, River Blindness vaccines
By Yang Ater Health authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, are set to administer preventive treatment for Elephantiasis and River Blindness to at least 62,000 people. Elephantiasis, a tropical disease mainly transmitted by nematodes (roundworms), causes swelling of the legs, arms, breast, or abdomen when transmitted through mosquito bites.[Read More…]
Rape suspect detained in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly luring a girl into a having sex as they were both heading to a nightclub in Malual-Kuel, Aweil East County, near the border area. The police inspector for Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Mr. Pinyding Kuol Makuach, said[Read More…]
South Sudan launches Chinese language course for health workers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Eleventh batch of Chinese medical experts deployed to Juba Teaching Hospital has initiated language training program for South Sudanese health professionals. This initiative aims to equip local doctors with basic Chinese communication skills to enhance patient care. The four-week course, consisting of two lessons per[Read More…]
Cooperative groups call for capacity building
By James Innocent Members of cooperative group in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, face numerous challenges during the agricultural season, prompting a call for more training from livelihood partners operating in the county. Batali Jackson James, a cooperative member, emphasized the need for capacity-building training to empower members with[Read More…]
Nasir residents alarmed by Gunships-MP
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A Member of Parliament representing Nasir County, Upper Nile State in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has expressed concern over the presence of South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the frequent hovering of helicopter gunships in the area. Lawmaker Gatwech Lam Pouch, while raising[Read More…]
Severe floods expected to ravage South Sudan, threatening public health
By Deng Ghai Deng Devastating floods are anticipated in South Sudan, posing a severe threat to exacerbate food insecurity and hinder access to safe, clean water, as well as sanitation and hygiene facilities for the already vulnerable population. This warning was issued by Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as[Read More…]
Transitional Justice Bills progress to third reading
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed two important pieces of legislation- the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) Bill 2023 and the Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA) Bill 2023, to their third reading stage. The two laws are part of the Transitional Justice[Read More…]
Peace monitor urges clarity on elections
By Philip Buda Ladu Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), the body tasked with monitoring the implementation of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, has urged for clarity in the transitional period conclusion. R-JMEC’s Interim Chairperson, Rtd. Lt. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai, in his report on the revitalized agreement[Read More…]
Abyei declares Hepatitis E outbreak
By Ngor Deng Matem The Ministry of Health in Abyei Administrative Area, along with its partners, has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E disease. This declaration comes after 14 suspected cases were confirmed positive, according to the Abyei Ministry of Health and its health partners. “The Ministry of Health of[Read More…]
Salary delay, poor living conditions impede doctors’ deployment-Minister
By William Madouk National Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel Deng has cited salary woes and poor living conditions as impediments to doctors’ deployment. Addressing the gathering during the launching of the Malaria Vaccine, Yolanda cited that even though medics are the worst-hit lot after accruing salary arrears – they[Read More…]
S.4 results require SSP 740 million–NEC
By Bosco Bush National Examination Council (NEC) is seeking 740 million South Sudanese Pounds from the Ministry of Finance to finalize 2023 academic year Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) results. NEC Secretary General, Ustaz Simon Nyok expressed concern about the delay, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, during media briefing.[Read More…]
PULLOUT: SPLM-IO’s move threatens peace-Analyst
By Deng Ghai Deng A prominent political analyst has warned that the decision by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO) to withdraw from Nairobi peace talks could severely undermine the peace process. Prof. Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Juba, described the Tumaini[Read More…]
Woman, 28, commits suicide in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State are investigating a case of a 28-year-old woman who died by suicide in Yirol West County of Lakes State. According to Elijah Mabor Makuac, the police spokesperson, the incident took place in Mapuor Payam. “The police investigation over the incident is[Read More…]
Vocational training key to promoting peace
By Yang Ater Yang A two-day Local Peace Agreement workshop held in Rumbek has recommended the need to establish vocational training centres within local communities to reduce conflicts. The goal, they said is to provide skills development and empowerment opportunities, particularly for the youth. Another key recommendation is the[Read More…]