By Manas James Thousands of returnees remained in dire need of humanitarian aid in Ayod County in Jonglei State, weeks after their arrival from Sudan. War broke out between the Sudanese rival military factions on 15th April in the capital, Khartoum, and later spread to other parts of the country,[Read More…]
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Unity state under shortage of drugs
By Yien Gattuor Mead Kuich Health facilities in Unity state including Bentiu Hospital are in a critical shortage of essential drugs, according to authorities. Bentiu Hospitality Director, Dr. Banen Non, expressed concern that patients are in a dire situation as health facilities struggle with drug shortages. The hospital director explained[Read More…]
Aweil rice scheme inaugurated
By Ngor Deng Matem National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has inaugurated rice scheme in Aweil County, Northern Bahar El Ghazel state. The introduction of new rice varieties revamps a historical Aweil rice production scheme which was established in[Read More…]
Dr. Lam returns home for polls
By Bida Elly David National Democratic Change (NDM) leader has returned to Juba to start preparation for the polls scheduled to take place in 2024. Leader of one of South Sudan’s oppositions political parties, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, after being out of the country for three years, landed Juba International[Read More…]
Security kills notorious suspect, recovers raided cattle
By Yang Ater Yang Security forces in Rumbek East County, Lakes State have killed most wanted suspect, identified as Malok in Panawac payam. Suspected raiders had come to attacked Atiaba Payam, where one was put out of action during crossfire after the security recovered animals that were raided. “A clash[Read More…]
Over 300 returnees in dire need
By Yien Gattour At least 300 South Sudanese returnees are in dire need of humanitarian aid in Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, weeks after their arrival from Sudan. Returnees and refugees are seeking shelter in parts of South Sudan due to the ongoing fighting in Sudan. The fighting[Read More…]
Human trafficking cited in South Sudan
By Bida Elly David As the World commemorated the International Day against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), the TROIKA countries have noted with grave concern instances of trafficking that continue to occur in South Sudan, including those involving sexual and gender-based violence. The coalition warned that it will worsen without government[Read More…]
Youth urged to uphold gender equity
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State’s Director General in the ministry of gender and child welfare, Peter Gum Ater urges youth to approach challenging situations without indulging into gender violence. “In our society we believe men are overall better than women and woman is considered a second person. I’m happy[Read More…]
U.S urges gov’t to speed up peace process
By Gladys Fred Kole The United States of America has urged those in positions of power and influence to double their struggles to meet peace commitments for the best interest of the people. In a statement issued by the embassy in Juba on Martyrs Day, the United States reiterated that[Read More…]
Gov’t downplays pressure to deploy forces
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth has downplayed pressure by citizens and activists to urgently deploy the first phase of the Unified forces as a necessary condition for the conduct of the 2024 polls. Speaking to the media on Friday, Makuei said the pressure against[Read More…]
South Sudan’s fate lies with Presidency-CEPO
By Staff writer A civil society organization points at South Sudan’s presidency as a key body that has the responsibility to render credible elections or return the country to violence, by next year. In a 12 paged worded observation roadmap, entitled “Domestic Elections Watch,” Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO)[Read More…]
Kiir promises peace
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit said that the country had reached a critical phase in the consolidation of peace and that there would be no return to war. In his statement for Martyrs Day Commemoration, Kiir promised to end the country’s continuous transitional government position[Read More…]
WES launches youth project
By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria state Ministry of General Education and Instruction has launched a project to reduce unemployment and boost youth livelihoods. The project aims at strengthening the gender-responsive Technical Vocational Education and Training system in South Sudan. Implemented by Finn Church Aid in partnership with UNESCO, the training[Read More…]
Ayod County battles with drug shortage
By Manas James Ayod County in Jonglei State has been hit by a severe drug shortage, with residents relying on traditional medicines for treatment, local officials said. Duk County commissioner, James Chuol Jiek said they ran out of life-saving drugs since April, and that the situation becomes difficult following an[Read More…]
Man dies in a forest
By Hou Akot Hou Adhuom and Pariau communities were shocked after boys herding cattle discovered a corpse of a man in Madhol Payam, Aweil East County or Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. A police investigator, Angelo Anguei Wieu confirmed that the community of Adhuom and Pariau tipped them about the[Read More…]
Sick dog bites six in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A dog believed to be rabies-infected has reportedly bitten six people in the Apada area of Aweil town, Northen Bahar El Ghazel state, on Wednesday. Acting director general for the Ministry of Health, Peter Dut Thiep, said on Thursday that the dog-bite scenarios have become a[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall threatens South Sudan
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall of 10-5mm in much of South Sudan from July 25th to August 1st, 2023, except for western and Southeastern parts of the country. It warned that flooding is likely to occur in flood-prone areas[Read More…]
Lakes State launches livestock vaccination
A cattle vaccination drive targeting over 277,559 cattle in two counties of Rumbek Central and Rumbek North County has kicked off Lakes State. The vaccination campaign is being administered by the Lakes States Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism with support from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization[Read More…]
Gov’t declares Martyrs Day holidays
By Rebecca Athiang Bol Minister of Labor and Public Service has announced Sunday and Monday as public holidays to celebrate the Martyrs‘ Day. The day recognizes and celebrates men and women who fought for the freedom of South Sudan. The day also honors the sacrifices of those who brought independence. According to the circular issued by the[Read More…]
Disarmament bill passed
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan cabinet has passed and directed the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol Arol to present the amended civil disarmament bill 2023 to parliament for consideration. This disarmament bill was issued as a provisional order by South Sudan President, Salva Kiir in December[Read More…]