By Philip Buda Ladu   Influx of refugees into South Sudan has surpassed the half-million mark, primarily due to ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. This has immensely strained resources of  a country, already grappling with its own internal displacement crisis. In a statement extended to this outlet, the UN Refugee[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has partnered with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to procure essential hand tools for flood mitigation in South Sudan. This $299,000 initiative is part of the Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa, funded[Read More…]

By Willian Maduok   Former spy chief and designated governor of Warrap State, Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Salva Kiir’s administration. In an appreciation letter, following the revocation of his appointment as Warrap State Governor Gen. Akol expressed gratitude to President Kiir for his thirteen[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan council of ministers has approved the formation of a high-level steering committee that would spearhead the establishment of a gold refinery and mineral trading centres across the country. This came after the Minister of Mining, Hon. Martin Gama Abucha, presented a memo on[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed deep concern over a series of violent clashes between armed actors in the greater Juba area of Central Equatoria state, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, including 19 civilians. The incidents, which involved attacks and[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   European Union and the Council of Europe reaffirmed their opposition against death penalty, advocating for its complete abolition worldwide. In a joint statement released on Thursday, October 10, 2024, to mark the “World Day against the Death Penalty,” the entities emphasized the increasing global momentum[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   A group of young girls who took over leadership roles at the British Embassy for a day in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child have called on the government to invest in education. Today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are calling on the government to instruct human resources managers to reevaluate their policies, which they argue currently disadvantage them and deny them job opportunities. In an interview with this outlet, Abacha Ahmed Ibrahim, Executive Director of Action for Community Education and[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   South Sudan government has launched an action plan aimed at facilitating the urgent return of refugees from neighbouring countries. The initiative launched on Thursday in Juba, seeks to create a safe and dignified environment for millions of South Sudanese internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees.[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu/Deng Gai Deng   Armed men in military uniform ambushed and killed 10 civilians in cold blood in Wonduruba Administrative Payam of Central Equatoria State on Wednesday night. According to local authorities, the gruesome incident which also left four other victims nursing machete wounds, occurred following a[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Advocate Marko Reech Chan, representing the former national staff of UAP Insurance Company, challenged the firm’s preliminary objections in the ongoing case. Previously, the defense lawyer for UAP Insurance Company submitted a preliminary objection and comments regarding the lawsuit filed against the firm. During the third[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Concerns have been raised regarding South Sudan’s decision to extend its transitional period by two years. Following his return from a human rights meeting in Geneva, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol briefed journalists on the reactions to this development. He noted[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Special Representative of UN Secretary-General and Head of Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, urges political leaders to make the most of the recent extension of the transitional period to prevent a relapse into conflict. Addressing a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, Haysom[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, the former director of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the National Security Service (NSS), returned to Juba on Wednesday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was dismissed by President Salva Kiir last week. His return, marked[Read More…]