By Bida Elly David Government of South Sudan has formed an inter-ministerial committee as a remedy to resolve the on-going crisis impeding returnees and refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan. Addressing journalists on Friday, the national minister of information, Michael Makuei Lueth said that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and[Read More…]
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UN experts fault gov’t over breach of arms embargo
By William Madouk The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Panel of Experts on South Sudan has put the government on spotlight over a potential breach of the imposed 2018 arms embargo. UN Experts cited 10 armored personnel carriers seen when President Salva Kiir flagged off SSPDF contingent to DR. Congo[Read More…]
Police records 4 suicide cases this week
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Police has recorded six uncertain deaths in Juba this week alone with four suicide cases. South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, speaking to the media on Friday, said some of the bodies were found around public places, in the city.[Read More…]
Police gives Gudele-One residents Six months to vacate
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) General Headquarter has given residents settling on a sizable piece of land at Gudele-One, a period of six months to evacuate. SSNPS Director of Legal Affairs, Maj. Gen. Sadik Ismail Sidigi issued the warning to the residents while addressing[Read More…]
South Sudan ties Diplomatic Relations with Maldives
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan has formally established diplomatic relations with Maldives in a deal signed Thursday, by senior officials of the two countries. Permanent representative of South Sudan to the United Nations, Akuei Bona Malwal and counterpart, Thilmeeza Hussein of Maldives, signed the deal. According to Thilmeeza, South[Read More…]
CES: Minister Nejua decries donor fund cuts on health
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Central Equatoria state minister of health, Nejua Juma Marshal has decried decline in Health Pool Fund (HPF) saying out of a hundred previously supported health facilities, forty are now cut off. The minister is now appealing to other health partners to rush to rescue the[Read More…]
Kiir releases US$1 Million in support of refugees & returnees
By Bida Elly David President Kiir has released 1 million United States dollars to support returnees and refugees fleeing Sudan brutal conflict. After announcing his pledge, Kiir has as well appealed for well-wishers to extend hands of support to the huge number as the statistics increase day by day. Speaking[Read More…]
Aweil students decry poor conditions
By Hou Akot Hou The leadership of Aweil students studying in Western Bahr el Ghazal University, Wau has expressed hardships to their Northern Bahr el Ghazal state Governor Tong Aken Ngor. He said they are faced with difficult conditions as they pursue their academics. The students’ leadership headed by Mr.[Read More…]
Zain playground, sold to individuals – Report
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri An Ad-hoc committee constituted months ago by the Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony to investigate the case of Zain playground confiscation has presented their investigative report on the status of the ground. Zain playing ground has been for years, a posture for[Read More…]
Sudan, S. Sudan Catholic Bishops launch child and vulnerable safeguarding policy
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops conference yesterday launched child and vulnerable Adults safeguarding policy themed “every child matters we protect.” Speaking while addressing the clergies and Bishop during the conference in Kit, Rejaf East, the national coordinator for Justice and peace of the Sudan[Read More…]
Weathermen predicts average rains
By William Madouk The first week of May will have average rainfall in Western and Central Equatoria states, this is according to the South Sudan Meteorological Authority (SSMA). Meteorology authority on Thursday said both Western and Central Equatoria will have moderate rains while much of the country will likely experience[Read More…]
Mingkaman’s only reproductive health clinic risks closure
By Yang Ater Yang Mingkaman Reproductive Health Clinic in Awerial County, Lakes State faces crisis after UNPA, International Medical Organization and Inter Church Agency, stopped support due to lack of funding. Management of the clinic said funding shortfall has resulted into downsizing of health workers and support staff, in the[Read More…]
Kiir leads in pledging support for returnees
By Gladys Kole President Salva Kiir has led the humanitarian agencies in pledging support to the people fleeing Sudan’s crisis and address the looming humanitarian calamity. “The head-of-state Kiir pledged full support to the returnees and refugees entering the country,” said Office of the President in a statement on its[Read More…]
Sudan’s war worsens despite 7 days truce
By Bida Elly David As South Sudan brokered 7 days’ truce between Sudan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supposedly taking effect yesterday, fighting rages on in the capital, Khartoum. Reuters reported that fierce fighting could be heard in central Khartoum yesterday as the army tried[Read More…]
Mayor tells traders to resist paying unnecessary taxes
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri The mayor of Juba city, H.W. Michael Lado Allah-Jabu has cautioned traders to resist paying unnecessary taxes to errant city tax-collectors. Traders in Juba have severally complained of the unavoidable and multiple heavy taxes from the Juba City Council as well as unfair approach by[Read More…]
UN says over 30,000 persons entered S. Sudan
By William Madouk More than 30,300 people including returnees, Sudanese refugees and other nationals have crossed into South Sudan. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has report noted that over 90 percent enter through Joda, in Renk, Upper Nile State. “Since 16 April, over 30,300 people[Read More…]
Freedom of expression is vital in constitution making-AMDISS
By Aweye Teddy Onam As South Sudan joins the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has called on stakeholders to guarantee freedom of expression for everyone as the country gears towards making a permanent constitution. In a[Read More…]
Ghanaian Peacekeepers awarded UN peace Medals in Bentiu
By Gladys Kole The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, made a special trip to present medals of honor to 700 Ghanaian peace keepers in South Sudan, acknowledging their remarkable contribution to UNMISS’s peacekeeping objectives. Medal parade held in Bentiu honored Ghanaian peacekeepers serving[Read More…]
Situation of Refugees and Returnees is alarming
By Gladys Kole The Sudan conflict has placed over 20,000 refugees and returnees in dire need of humanitarian aid at Paloouch, Renk and Jodah areas, along Sudan- South Sudan border. A government delegation with partners that went to assess the situation of the refugees and returnees fleeing fighting described the[Read More…]
Cabinet approves workplace safety policy
By William Madouk Garang The Council of Ministries has approved occupational safety and health policy meant to prevent hazardous fatalities, and provide conducive environment for employees at workplaces in both public and private sectors. Addressing the media after the first Cabinet meeting in 2023, chaired by President Salva Kiir, Minister[Read More…]