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…]
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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…]
Khamis takes the helm, vows to clean Juba City
By William Madouk Acting Juba mayor, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, has fitted-in former mayor, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu’s shoes, promising to uplift the face of the city, which is chocked with garbage. Mr. Khamis, who also doubles as the Commissioner of Lainya County, thanked the governor, Emmanuel Adil, for the trust bestowed[Read More…]
Machar rebuffs political profiteering claims
Gladys Fred Kole Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) rubbishes claims by the renegade General Simon Gatwech, that President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar political profiteers. Gen. Gatwech, the leader of the SPLM/A-IO Kit-Gwang said in an exclusive interview with Radio Tamazuj that Kiir and Machar were political[Read More…]
Commission dispels rice disappearance rumor
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) dismisses reports of the disappearance of Chinese rice donations to communities affected by severe hunger caused by flooding. A member national assembly representing Cueibet County on the SPLM-IO ticket, Mr. Juol Nhomngek Gech, on Thursday, alleged that rice donation[Read More…]
Chiefs receive human rights training
By Malek Arol At least 11 traditional chiefs in Mangaten residential area received training from Steward Women Organization, on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sexual violence. Gamma Hassan, Legal Head Officer for Steward Women Organisation, explained that training which kicked off on Tuesday aims at equipping the chiefs with necessary knowledge[Read More…]
Treat taxpayers right-expert advises
By Bida Elly David A tax expert has warned tax collectors against closing businesses for failure to pay taxes and urged them to create good relationships with traders. Albino Chol Thiik said that building positive relationships with traders will enable tax institutions to professionally generate enough revenues for the government’s[Read More…]
Troika warns of stalling peace deal
By Gladys Fred Kole Troika countries, the United States of America, United Kingdom, and Norway are concerned over lack of seriousness in South Sudan’s unity government to expedite implementation of revitalized peace. The members raised their concerns a meeting where the US Department of State hosted Norwegian and the UK[Read More…]
Fuel pumps banned near homes
By William Madouk National fire brigade and Bureau of Standards have reportedly formed a joint committee to probe petrol stations adjacent to residential areas. As fuel trade is a lucrative business, several investors have immensely embraced the sector, to the extent of scattering filling stations all over Juba: with some[Read More…]
Minister orders pre-import certification
By Rebecca Athiang Bol. National minister of Trade and Industry has issued a ministerial order for implementation of a compulsory issuance of pre-import standard certificate for all goods coming into the country. In the order dated June 2, minister of trade Kuol Athian Mawien directed all stakeholders to adhere to[Read More…]
An uphill battle awaits new revenue boss
By Bida Elly David As the new Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Athian Diing Athian assumed office, no doubt that challenges await him, with new recruitment policy, top on the list. Dr. Patrick Mugoya, a Tanzanian national, who Mr. Athian Diing Athian has replaced, attempted to implement[Read More…]
SPLA-IO shakes over new army command structure
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) under Dr. Riek Machar has protested what it termed bias in the latest distribution of ranks for the unification of the second command. On Tuesday, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces distributed ranks in the command as the next step[Read More…]
Germany, partner to empower women, girls in Renk
By staff writer Over 90 women and girls will gain access to life-changing skills through a new partnership between the German Embassy and the Humanitarian and Development Consortium (HDC). Signing of a cooperation agreement on Monday enables the Embassy and the national NGO to create a basis for a transformative[Read More…]