By Kei Emmanuel Duku European Union, along with the Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Norway, and others, have expressed disappointment regarding the recent escalation of violence in Nasir and Ulany County, Upper Nile State. This escalation has resulted in loss of life and property. Furthermore, the Western Nations and[Read More…]
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Seek God amid deteriorating security
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Religious leaders in South Sudan have called on citizens to turn to faith for solace and peace amid increasing violence and insecurity across the country. This plea follows recent clashes in Western Equatoria, Warrap, and Upper Nile States between Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO)[Read More…]
Arms embargo impedes deployment of unified forces
By Yiep Joseph Arms embargo imposed on South Susan continues to impede deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF), a critical component of the 2018 peace agreement. Several pleas by the country’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to UN security council to relax the restriction, have gone[Read More…]
Over 80 lawyers lose licenses
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Bar Council has revoked licenses of at least 83 lawyers in an ongoing screening process to uphold professional standards and ensure practitioners meet the necessary qualifications. President of the Bar Association and Chairperson of the Bar Council, Arop Malueth, revealed this in a press[Read More…]
Clerics call on gov’t to restore peace
By William Madouk Religious leaders in Upper Nile State have joined voices urging the transitional government to take decisive steps to restore security. in the face of tensions. This comes after a crucial meeting organized by regional office of South Sudan Council of Churches in Malakal, Upper Nile State.[Read More…]
Aweil South farmers receive Ox ploughs
By Hou Akot Hou At least 496 farmers in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state received farming implements, specifically Ox ploughs, earlier this week. The Ox ploughs were donated by World Vision International. Andre Akok, one of the farmers, stated that they have formed cooperatives in the[Read More…]
No going back to war
By Yiep Joseph Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) has reaffirmed its commitment to 2018 peace agreement, assuring the public that the regime will not lead the country back to war. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, who also serves as the government[Read More…]
No going back to war
By Yiep Joseph Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) has reaffirmed its commitment to 2018 peace agreement, assuring the public that the regime will not lead the country back to war. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, who also serves as the government[Read More…]
Arrests for conflicting with the law
By William Madouk Several Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) officials have been detained for being “in conflict with the law”. Information Minister, Michael Makuei Lueth confirmed the detention of the officials, including the Deputy Army Chief, General Gabriel Duop Lam and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol. The arrests follow[Read More…]
Amnesty calls for extension of Commission on Human rights’ mandate
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Amnesty International has called for the extension of United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) mandate, citing ongoing concerns about persistent human rights violations. The organization argues that South Sudan has yet to implement meaningful and durable reforms to improve human rights[Read More…]
Over 20 refugee families return Juba
By William Madouk At least twenty South Sudanese families have been repatriated back to Juba from the restive Wad-Madani state in Sudan. The return of these returnees was made possible by the Youth Organization for Peace Support (YOPS) through funding from speaker of the national assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba.[Read More…]
Power blackout disrupts UAP court sitting
By William Madouk Power blackout has disrupted a court hearing involving UAP insurance firm and its former employee. The hearing scheduled for Tuesday (Yesterday) was adjourned after power went. “Today, we were ready to proceed with the hearing but unfortunately the court is not working because there is no[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners train journalists on election reporting
By Yiep Joseph Government along with its partners enrolled at least 50 journalists in a two-day seminar aimed at reevaluating the importance of journalism in democracy. The workshop, focused on preparation for the upcoming general election, gathered journalists from various media houses to interact and learn more about election reporting.[Read More…]
Curfew imposed in Kakuma Refugee camp
By Yiep Joseph Kenyan government has imposed a curfew in Kakuma Refugee Camp following several days of protests by refugees. According to a statement released to the media, the curfew restricts movement in specific areas of the camp. It is in effect from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., prohibiting[Read More…]
Release SPLA-IO Chief of Staff-Activist pleas
By Staff Writer Civil society organization, the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), has called for release of Lieutenant General Gabriel Duop Lam, Chief of Staff of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO). Lt. Gen. Guop was reportedly arrested in Juba on Tuesday. SPLA-IO spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel[Read More…]
Nine killed in Uror County clashes
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police authorities in Jonglei State have reported that at least nine people have been confirmed dead following clashes between local youth and suspected armed attackers in Uror County over the weekend. According to the police, the clashes were instigated by cattle raiding. 1st Lt. Akech[Read More…]
Activists urge Malakal to embrace peace
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Upper Nile State Civil Society Originations Network (UNSCSON) has called on the communities in the state to embrace peace and work together for stability to prevail in restive state. The network appealed to warring parties, South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth (white[Read More…]
Youth leader condemns attacks in Greater Pibor
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and William Madouk Chairperson of the Murle Community has denounced attacks over the weekend on residents of Gumuruk and Lekungole Counties allegedly perpetrated by armed youth from Luo Nuer and Dinka Bor of Jonglei State. The attacks, which began last Friday and continued into yesterday[Read More…]
South Sudan prepares to receive Green Climate fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A team from Green Climate Fund (GCF) is in the country to assess the country’s escalating climate challenges as South Sudan prepares to benefit from the fund. The assessment comes as South Sudan experiences one of its most severe heatwaves. It will inform how GCF[Read More…]
South Sudanese among refugees injured in Kakuma protest
By Yiep Joseph A peaceful protest at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Turkana County, Kenya, escalated into violence, resulting in injuries to an unspecified number of refugees, including South Sudanese nationals. The protest, sparked by severe food and water shortages and concerns over forced integration, saw refugees march into Kakuma[Read More…]