By Bida Elly David Islamic Community has praised the South Sudan government for ignoring religious discrimination in the appointment of leadership. The praise came after the appointment of Abraham Goc as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and[Read More…]
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Rumbek communities agree to coexist
By Yang Ater Yang Five communities of the Dinka Agar have agreed to Promote peaceful coexistence and share resources without discrimination. This resolution was reached after a five-day pre-migration dialogue conducted in Rumbek aimed at discussing ways to stop cattle theft and violence, including sexual violence by youths, ending conflict-inciting[Read More…]
Lobong urges Pibor traders to embrace peace
By Aweye Teddy Onam Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louis Lobong has urged businessmen from Gumuruk in Pibor to embrace peace to avoid destruction of trade. Lobong was addressing a group of cattle traders on Wednesday who trekked for 21 days with 300 cattle to reach Torit last Saturday. During his[Read More…]
Police under investigation training
By Yang Ater Yang At least 50 police in Rumbek are undergoing a three-day training on conducting interviews, investigating criminal cases, addressing gender-based violence and presenting cases in court. The training that started on Wednesday was organized by the United Nations Police (UNPOL) field office in Rumbek. UNPOL Deputy Field[Read More…]
Two abductees escape captivity
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State authorities have confirmed that two women who were recently abducted by cattle raiders escaped from captivity and returned to the state. Elizabeth Nyadak John, the state minister for information and communication, said the women, identified as Nyareat Buom Tuong and Nyakueka Rial, reached Pajut town[Read More…]
Pochalla clashes leave 10 dead, 8 injured
By Charles K. Mark Acting Commissioner of Pochalla South County, Owiti Olung, said relative calm has returned to the area after the fierce fighting between the army and armed youth. Intensified clashes ensued on September 17, resulting in the killing of a former area South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF)[Read More…]
Juba, Kampala agree to fight trade fraud
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on the Application Programming Interface (API) meant to fight the smuggling of goods. Heads of the two institutions signed the MoU at Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, on[Read More…]
My powers are stripped off-Minister Moro
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies, Moro Isaac Jenesio said he is handicapped and stripped of his constitutional powers by the state governor. He said his roles were taken out and reassigned to entrusted state ministers and advisors close to governor, Emmanuel[Read More…]
All parties hold key to elections-SPLM-IO
By Mamer Abraham Main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed that it will not take part in the elections if the prerequisites for polls are not met The party’s Deputy Chairman Nathaniel Oyet Pierino on Monday doubts that without the implementation of all the[Read More…]
Minister calls for computerization of pension system
By Charles K Mark South Sudan National Minister of Public Affairs has called for digitalization of the pension system to safeguard files and ensure senior citizens receive their benefits. Speaking during the launch of the South Sudan Pensioners’ Association (SSPA), Minister Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro says the exercise enhances safety of[Read More…]
Granting President powers to appoint MPs undemocratic-activist
By Mamer Abraham A rights defender in Jonglei State says granting the president the power to appoint 5 percent members to the national parliament was a slap on tenets of democracy. On Monday, the parliament controversially passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023. An Article in the Bill[Read More…]
South Sudan gets Thuraya agent
By William Madouk Gate for Technologies (G4T) has been appointed as a new agent for the United Arab Emirates satellite services operator Thuraya in South Sudan. This was revealed on Tuesday during the official launch of Thuraya in the country under the theme “Thuraya connecting the people of South Sudan.”[Read More…]
Trader nabbed over prohibited goods
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) of South Sudan, are holding a trader of selling banned alcoholic drink, known as Star-Gin. NBGs police commissioner, Philip Madut Tong, said the trader hired a truck loaded with goods from Juba, which was seized when[Read More…]
Jonglei fumes over killing, abduction of returnees
By William Madouk South Sudan’s Jonglei State has condemned attacks on returnees between Akobo East and West that led to death of 12 people and abduction of 5 children. The State Minister of Information, Elizabeth Nyadak said the victims were returnees from Ethiopia. “The perpetrators went away with five children—three[Read More…]
Futuyo under probe over missing salaries
By Bida Elly David South Sudan national Parliament on Tuesday resolved to launch an investigative against Western Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba. The Parliament resolved to set up a committee, tasked to investigate claims of misappropriation of salary arrears meant for official of defunct states which were amalgamated[Read More…]
Tension remains high in Pochalla
By Charles K Mark Tension remains high in Pochalla County as armed youth continue to exchange gunshots with the government forces stationed there. On Monday, Col. Joseph Okony Okwom Othow was killed in fierce fighting with armed youth. Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the commander was killed[Read More…]
Murder suspect arrested in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A suspected serial killer who has been on the run for months has been apprehended. The alleged murderer was nabbed on Sunday morning in highland areas in Marial-Diing Village of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The suspect, identified as[Read More…]
Free Fistula operation starts in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang National Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Lakes State Ministry of Health and partners, has started a 10-day fistula operation treatment camp in the Rumbek State Hospital. Dr. Barnaba Bol Amukpiu, acting director general of the Lakes State Ministry of Health, stated that the state[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan Civil Affairs Division held a one-day workshop on peacebuilding and reconciliation for residents of Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, on Friday. The meeting was attended by chiefs, women, youth, and residents as a whole at Gok-Machar, the[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Shrinking political space spurs concern
By Mamer Abraham Opposition parties, civil society and peace monitoring bodies are expressing concerns about a shrinking political and civic space due to restrictions on political and civil activities. With barely 15 months to the general elections in 2024, enabling an environment where citizens can freely communicate and organize activities[Read More…]