By Ngor Deng Matem A section of Aweil intellectuals in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) have dismissed the Governor’s statement denying the youth contribution towards the building of NBGs University. Last week, Governor Tong Akeen Ngor, speaking to, Deng Gau Mou, Radio Miraya FM’s correspondent in Aweil, on the[Read More…]
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Muslim refugees request land for Mosque
By Hou Akot Hou Sudanese refugees resettled in Wadwil, Aweil West County of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, have requested local authorities for a space to erect a mosque in the area. The appeal comes after the visit of the secretary for the Muslim community, Mr. Ibrahim Deng Akok. He[Read More…]
Refugees receive bulls for Eid Al Adha
By Hou Akot Hou Muslim faithful in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State donated seven bulls to thousands of refugees camping at Wadwil in Aweil West County over the weekend. The secretary general of the Muslim community in Aweil town, Ibrahim Deng Akok, confirmed the charity gift to this outlet. Deng[Read More…]
Troika urges heightened security in Malakal
By William Madouk Troika countries are calling on the government to urgently deploy Unified Forces to protect Malakal town in Upper Nile State after alleged continued mobilization among armed groups. The plea followed clashes between two ethnic communities in Malakal Protection of Civilian (PoC) camp, who brutally got involved in[Read More…]
Well-wisher funds 15 year old boy’s knee surgery
By Ngor Deng Matem Good Samaritans did not only live in the ancient times; others are amidst us, Mrs. Amuk Wol Mawien Ding, a South Sudanese lady, could be compared to the Biblical proverbial merchant, of Jesus Christ. Despite the economic hardship across the country, Mrs. Amuk has offered SSP[Read More…]
Gov’t rubbishes reports of attacks
By Manas James Upper Nile State government has dismissed reports alleging that there is an ongoing mobilization to attack the state capital, Malakal town. Last week, the Troika expressed deep concern regarding reports of an escalating mobilization of armed groups in Upper Nile State, particularly in Malakal Protection of Civilians[Read More…]
Violence claims over 120 lives in 4 months
By Ngor Deng Over 120 people, both South Sudanese and Misseriyia tribesmen of Sudan, have reportedly been killed in Aweil East of Northern Bahar El Ghazel since April this year, a UN peace mission field office report has indicated. Among these, 84 were South Sudanese, both civilians and SSPDF soldiers,[Read More…]
Kiir pleads for end to arms embargo
By Bida Elly David As South Sudan’s unity government races against time to conclude its peace roadmap implementation, President Salva Kiir calls on UN Security Council to lift off the arms embargo, it struck on Juba. The president made the appeal to signatories of the sanctions’ regime during a meeting[Read More…]
Farming begins in Jonglei State
By Manas James Officials with Jonglei State’s Ministry of Agriculture say residents have started farming in parts of the state, following delayed and insufficient rains since the beginning of the year. Atem de Gak Atem, the director for mechanization and programs at the state agriculture ministry, said rains started[Read More…]
Motorists irked by military manning traffic
By Bida Elly David Boda-Boda riders in Juba have aired concerns over the alarming encroachment by military officers on traffic duties; an act they said is unsafe for their operation at night. In an interview with the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Thursday, John Likambo, a boda-boda rider stationed[Read More…]
NRA board cautions staff over infighting
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) Chairperson of Board of Directors has warned staff against infighting, urging them to embrace teamwork to treasure the Country’s economy. The tax institution was recently hit by internal disagreements between the staff and the administration of the former commissioner-general Patrick[Read More…]
Demolition leaves 400 people without shelter
By Yien Gattuor Local authorities in Leer County, Unity State, demolished at least one hundred households, comprising 400 individuals, in the Leer Temporary Protection Area (TPA) on Wednesday. The TPA was created in 2016 to accommodate locals affected by the 2016 conflict that erupted after Gen. Taban Deng Gai defected[Read More…]
Tales of Juba’s street children
By Bida Elly David Juba City’s main streets are crowded with abandoned and vulnerable children who survive at the mercy of God. Some collect used plastic bottles and sell them to earn a living, while others rely on rubbish bin leftovers from hotel and restaurants. On Thursday, the No. 1[Read More…]
Clerics blame parties for stoking violence
By William Madouk Senior South Sudan clerics have tasked government over intermittent violence in the country, citing that it emanates from the power struggles among parties to the revitalized peace deal. Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Dr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mula, speaking on behalf of the Catholic Bishops and Ordinaries of[Read More…]
Portions of S. Sudan expect substantial rainfall
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu Heavy rainfall of greater than 200 mm is expected over isolated areas in the northern parts of South Sudan, while moderate amount of 50 –200 mm, spreads over the rest of the country, according to an alert. The Food and Agriculture Organization weather alert also predicted[Read More…]
Leaders demand resolution of long-standing border dispute
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto. Moyo and Yumbe districts local governments have threatened to petition the Ministry of Local Government over the long-standing border dispute between the two districts. The border dispute has existed for decades. The land in question lies between Lefori Sub County in Moyo District and Kochi Sub[Read More…]
Governor tips tax collectors on corruption
By Rebecca Athiang Bol Governor of Upper Nile State, James Odhok, has issued a stern warning to the State Revenue Authority against channeling tax money into their pockets. Mr. Odhok made this remark during the inauguration of the state revenue office in Malakal town. He rather advised them to tighten,[Read More…]
Four suspected cattle raiders arrested
By Yien Gattour At least four people have been arrested in Mayom County of South Sudan’s Unity State in connection to last week’s cattle raid in neighbouring Fulla State of Sudan. Mayom County Commissioner, John Bol Mayak disclosed on Wednesday that the suspects from within the county were in police[Read More…]
Norwegian envoy assesses peace status
By Malek Arol Norwegian special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Jon Anton Johnson jetted to Juba on Monday to assess peace implementation in the country. Special Envoy, while in Juba, held several meetings, one with the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny and then with the Vice President[Read More…]
Upper Nile clashes call for probe
By Manas James Longechuk County commissioner, in Upper Nile State called on peace monitors to investigate last week’s clashes involving elements from SSPDF and SPLA-IO in Mathiang town. At least 3 people were killed, and seven others injured when some members of SSPDF and SPLA-IO clashed in the county headquarters[Read More…]