By Lieth Nyak Jock Youth leader in Mayom County, Unity State, Tarir Riek Thiep, has urged the national government to conduct a nonviolent disarmament process to prevent atrocities during the exercise. Thiep called on the government to ensure that the disarmament is conducted in accordance with the law. On[Read More…]
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Radio Jonglei shuts down over provocative song
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Authorities on Sunday closed down Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM in Bor, over a song that featured content on ongoing intercommunal conflict in the state. In a press release, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station, Tijwong H. Agweet, explained that the radio was temporarily taken[Read More…]
RECRUITMENT: Can not jeopardize peace deal
By Philip Buda Ladu On going recruitment drive in the country does not jeopardize the implementation of Chapter Two of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the army has said. South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang clarified[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to address leakages as disarmament begins
By Yiep Joseph The government has been urged to strengthen arms management alongside disarmament efforts to end the proliferation of weapons. This concern arose after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) announced disarmament in Warrap State and Mayom County in Unity State. Speaking to the media on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Civil society condemns forced marriage, turned fatal
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State civil society network has condemned an incident of forced marriage that forced the girl to commit suicide. Last week, an 18-year-old girl tragically ended her precious life because she was compelled by her parents to marry an older man with multiple wives. According[Read More…]
Advocate pleas for Dr. Machar’s release ahead of Independence celebration
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activist Ter Manyang has urged government to release Dr. Riek Machar and other political detainees ahead of Independence Day. First Vice President and opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar was placed under house arrest in March amid escalating political tensions that followed conflict in Nasir,[Read More…]
Four traders killed in Jonglei road ambush
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least four people have been confirmed dead in a road ambush along Makara-wuien road in Northern Jonglei over the weekend. According to the acting governor of Jonglei State, a commercial vehicle was travelling from Bor town to Northern Jonglei before it came under ambush.[Read More…]
Torit youth call for action against inter-communal violence
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Youth have called on Eastern Equatoria State government to intervene in inter-communal violence between Tirangore and Mura Hatiha in Kiyala Payam of Torit County. Kayya Albino Kayya, Tirangore Boma youth chairperson, appealed to the state government to reconcile and restore peace between the two communities.[Read More…]
CEPO calls for trust, political compromise
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on political leaders to build trust and engage in political compromise. In a message to the media, Yakani urged leaders and parties to focus on compromise and implement peace as the country[Read More…]
Suspected armed militant released from Custody in Kajo-Keji
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule revealed that a suspected armed militant, previously held in custody, has been released following extensive investigations. This release is part of a broader effort by his administration to free civilians detained by various security organs in the county since[Read More…]
SSPDF launches recruitment drive for Riverine, peacekeeping
By Philip Buda Ladu In a significant announcement, South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), unveiled plans for a large-scale recruitment drive. SSPDF Spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang, said the exercise targets a total of 4,000 recruits, 3,000 for specialized Riverine force and an additional 1,000 to bolster its[Read More…]
Activists urge dialogue over deadly Jonglei road ambush
By Manas James Okony Following Saturday’s ambush that claimed the lives of four individuals in Jonglei State’s Twic East County, a prominent civil society activist has called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident and emphasizing the need for dialogue among the communities involved. The incident occurred early on Saturday[Read More…]
DISARMAMENT: Warrap state, Mayom County, on target
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have commenced a major disarmament exercise in Warrap State and Mayom County of Unity State. This follows President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency as a result of escalating conflict. SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul[Read More…]
SACKED: Central Bank governor, deputy
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir has relieved Central Bank Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian, barely six months in the position. In series of Decree read over the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation, Kiir also relieved first Deputy Governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has also been relieved[Read More…]
Achieving peace is one thing, but healing the trauma is another
By Malek Arol Dhieu When war broke out in South Sudan, many women were killed and others raped, children and elderly people were killed as well. To everyone’s surprise, people were killed in churches, buildings, utensils, cattle and farms were destroyed. What type of war do you think the[Read More…]
Deputy Minister calls for empowerment of women, girls
By Hou Akot Hou National Deputy Minister of Agriculture has urged Northern Bahr El Ghazal State leaders to prioritize the empowerment of women and girls across all sectors. Lily Akol Albino made her appeal to State Governor Simon Ober Mawut on Saturday during a consultative meeting held at the[Read More…]
Over 20 police officers trained to mitigate GBV
By James Innocent More than 20 police officers and other protection personnel have completed a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) program on gender-based violence (GBV) in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The training was conducted by UNMISS and UNPOL, with participation from officials of the National Police Service. James[Read More…]
Vendors decry poor waste management
By Yiep Joseph Vendors in Juba City are decrying what they describe as poor waste collection and management and have urged the Juba City Council to improve. In an interview, some of the traders expressed that the Juba City Council and those tasked with waste management take their time[Read More…]
Activist proposes establishment of African Continental Broadcaster
By Joseph A civic society activist, Ter Manyang Gatwech from South Sudan, has called on African Union leaders to establish a Continental Public Broadcasting Service similar to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). In a statement extended to the media, Manyang who is the Executive Director of the Center for[Read More…]
Governor Ober rejects creation of more chiefdoms
By Hou Akot Hou Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, warned on Saturday against the idea of creating additional chieftaincy roles in counties and payams. During a consultative meeting at the Palm Africa Hotel in Juba, Governor Ober addressed participants to gather insights from Aweil[Read More…]