By Hou Akot Hou South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has replaced the Division 3 commander in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. General Angon Ungom Chut was named the new commander, replacing General Akuei Ajou who has been there since 2021. Speaking during the handover, the former Commander emphasized[Read More…]
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Police arrests 80 suspected gang members
By William Madouk Police have arrested around 80 suspected gang members in a recent crackdown in Western Bahr el Ghazal state. This follows an order from Inspector General of Police, Gen Atem Marol Biar, to target criminals in Wau. “The IGP protection force in coordination with Western Bahr El[Read More…]
Community ready to bail Magwi Commissioner
By Aweye Teddy Onam Acholi community commits to paying SSP 85 million and $19,000 to secure the release of Magwi County Commissioner, David Otto Remson. Omeo Community chairman, Oryem Moses disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview. Mr. Otto who was arrested last year over the[Read More…]
SPLM candidates must face primaries-Lam
By Charles K Mark Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Secretary has instructed cadres to lobby for nominations from their constituencies. General Peter Lam Both warns that no appointments will be made to individuals for specific positions without primary elections. Speaking during an event organized by the party to[Read More…]
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Vendors stranded as Custom Market remains close
By Aweye Teddy Onam For three days in a row, on Monday, parts of Custom Market remained closed and under heavy police guard following a protest by street vendors. The protests that started on Friday sparked a standoff between the vendors and authorities. Three police officers were injured following[Read More…]
Elections scheduled for December-NEC
By Bida Elly David The head of the South Sudan National Election Commission, Abednego Akok, has said the elections will take place in December as per the peace agreement. “The peace agreement clearly states that elections will be conducted two months before the transitional period ends…. Therefore, elections will[Read More…]
Upper Nile warns against scammers
Office of Upper Nile State governor has warned the public not to be duped by Facebook scams. This came after the office of the governor noticed an unusual activity where some individuals opened several Facebook pages in the name of the Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyai, and begged[Read More…]
IGP arrives Aweil
Inspector General of Police, General Atem Marol Biar, in Northern Bahr El Ghazal as part of his countrywide tour to assess the work of the police force. He stated that he and his team wanted to familiarize themselves with the situation on the ground to ensure the police are performing[Read More…]
IGP warns Wau police against malpractices
Inspector General of Police, Gen Atem Marol Biar, has urged Western Bahr el Ghazal State police to avoid malpractice or face legal consequences. Addressing the force in Wau on Saturday, Gen Atem directed the police personnel to work as a team alongside other organized forces. “If I am talking about[Read More…]
Human rights commission demands justice over Duk killings
Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission in Jonglei State, Deng Aruei Yak has said the attackers in Duk County must be brought to book. Deng said in a statement seen by No.1 Citizen blamed the attacks on the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and called upon the authorities in the Greater[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to deploy Unified Forces in Jonglei
Jonglei State has urged the National Government to deploy unified forces to the borderlines to prevent more subnational violence between Jonglei and Greater Pibor. This comes after over five thousand armed youth from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPPA), allegedly carried out a deadly attack in Jonglei state, killing 28[Read More…]
Budi County hands over three Ugandan suspects
Budi County authorities, Eastern Equatoria State have handed over three suspected cattle raiders from Kathile Sub-County of Kaabong district to the Ugandan government. They were arrested on November 21, 2023, by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSDF) at Himan Boma Lotukei Payam. On Feb. 5th, 2023, the three suspects,[Read More…]
At least 95 graduate in vocational training
At least 95 youth and women have graduated after completing three months of training in hairdressing, agriculture, masonry, and tailoring in Wulu County, Lakes State. The training implemented by the Disable Agency for Rehabilitation and Development (DARD) was supported by Oxfam and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), to provide[Read More…]
St. Theresa’s Arabic Choir celebrates 39th anniversary
On a beautiful Saturday morning, St. Theresa Cathedral Parish in Kator was filled with excitement as Arabic Choir celebrated its 39th anniversary. The atmosphere was electric and filled with an air of celebration as the choir members performed various songs and hymns to mark the occasion. The choir joyously sung[Read More…]
Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak
Ministry of Health has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in Gangura Payam, Yambio, Western Equatoria State, following the identification of a case. According to the health ministry, on December 21, 2023, an 18-year-old male from Kangura village experienced symptoms including general body weakness, headache, epigastric discomfort, fever, blood vomiting, and[Read More…]
Over 300 firearms collected in Gondokoro-army
By Charles K Mark A joint security force reported on Friday that it seized over 300 weapons including machine guns from unauthorized persons in Gondokoro Payam. This comes after the residents there complained of harassment by the forces deployed there to carry out the disarmament. Gen. James Thoi Chany,[Read More…]
Three soldiers wounded in Custom Market riots -Police
By Bida Elly David At least three police officers were injured in a protest by street vendors in Custom Market over the weekend. The incident occurred after Central Equatoria State government in collaboration with the city council, carried out an eviction exercise of street vendors, to improve the internal roads[Read More…]
Jonglei attack toll rises to 28 death cases
By Charles K Mark Death toll of an attack in Poktap Payam, Duk County, in Jonglei state has risen to 28 and 18 people sustained injuries. Duk county commissioner, Peter Latjor Chuol confirmed the new report, saying it rose up from 15 death cases, last week. “Now the death[Read More…]
Election Commission members take oath
By William Madouk Members of the reconstituted National Election Commission are set to be sworn into office today, Monday. The National Elections Commission is a regulatory body that holds the responsibility of managing and overseeing all aspects of the electoral process within the country. The swearing-in ceremony will take[Read More…]