By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan’s National Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, has warned officials and individuals against selling food aid donated to the vulnerable people. Speaking on Wednesday during the launch of the first phase of Chinese food distribution in Juba, Akol emphasized that[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities at the divers’ union in Jonglei State have confirmed that two people have been killed and another one injured following a road ambush at Kor-Makuac along the Juba-Bor Highway this week. According to the union’s chairperson, the three passenger vehicles were boarding from Juba to[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco A humanitarian affairs officer with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium has called for increased humanitarian assistance to support thousands of displaced people fleeing violence in Jonglei State and other parts of the country. Speaking on behalf of MSF in Minkaman, Isabella Alonso said the situation in the[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Veteran South Sudanese singer and “Icon of Peace,” Viviana Nyachan, has died at the age of 61 in Juba after being admitted to Gurei Medical Centre. Speaking on Wednesday to No.1 Citizen Newspaper, a relative of the late singer, Rhoda Peter, confirmed that Nyachan passed away[Read More…]

By James Innocent Officials from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting essential health services in Yei River County following a courtesy visit to County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo. During the meeting, Commissioner Malimbo stressed the need for sustained collaboration between local authorities and humanitarian partners, noting[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko Mathew The chairperson of independent commissions in Western Equatoria State (WES), Margret Fozia Emmanuel, has raised security and human rights concerns in the state.  The commissioner raised the concern during a meeting with WES Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa. The two discussed pressing issues affecting communities, including security[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou In Akon-beet, Wath-muok Payam of Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a snakebite has claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl. The county’s Information Director, Simon Lual Buut, said the incident occurred on Monday at around 9:00 PM as the girl, identified as Abuk[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco  The Central Equatoria State (CES) Minister of Health has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the humanitarian and medical activities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium in the state. Addressing the media in her office, CES Minister of Health Joyce Bakwa Agole praised the organization for its[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Jonglei Society network in Jonglei State has condemned the resumed military operations in AKobo County in Eastern Part of Jonglei this week that it’s prolonging the agony of the civilians. In the recent report, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition SPA-IO and South Sudan people’s[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on journalists and media practitioners in Juba to adopt more inclusive and dignified language when reporting on persons with disabilities.  Speaking during a media workshop, Daniel Bunnskog, ICRC Head of Delegation in South Sudan underscored that[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Civil society organizations across South Sudan have strongly condemned the renewed outbreak of violence in some part of the country and called for cessation of hostilities.  The call followed the report of renewed violence in Akobo County, Jonglei State. In a joint press statement issued on Monday,[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko  The Governor of Western Equatoria State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to  peace, stability, and reconciliation.  He called for stronger collaboration with religious leaders to help end violence and promote unity across communities. Speaking during a peace engagement with faith leaders, the governor said peace-building efforts must[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) has received 37 containers of rice as part of the first consignment of food assistance from the People’s Republic of China. Deputy Chairperson Makuc Ngong confirmed the reception while visiting the consignment site in Juba on Tuesday.  He stated that[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), General Lul Ruai Koang, has broken his silence over the Akobo clashes, despite being cautious in his remarks. Reports of clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco  The presidential envoy for special programs has directed the immediate drilling of boreholes in Awerial County.  The call is aimed at addressing the growing water shortage and providing clean, reliable water to local communities. The directive comes after repeated appeals from residents who have been facing acute[Read More…]