By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei At least ten thousand members of the unified forces that are part of the first batch of 52,000 forces are set to graduate in the Upper Nile region on 21st November 2022. National Minister of Peace Building, Stephen Par Kuol stated that the Peace partners have[Read More…]
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U.S. pressurizes gov’t to investigate Allen’s killing
By Mary Poni The United States government still demands the Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to ensure they investigate the unfortunate killing of the US freelance journalist Christopher Allen who was killed at frontline in 2017 while covering fighting between government forces and the SPLM/A-IO rebels led by Dr.[Read More…]
President Kiir donates $1M to University of Juba
By Mary Poni President Salva Kiir who is the Chancellor of the University of Juba has donated one million United States Dollars as part of his contribution to the fundraising campaign aimed at building more modern learning infrastructures at the University of Juba. President Kiir’s one million US dollars pledge[Read More…]
Poor roads, highway ambushes factor to foreign dependency
By Bida Elly David The commissioner of Magwi County has reiterated that the Country’s dependency on foreign imports is on the rise because infrastructure and security of traders have not been prioritized, thus affecting production. This came following the visit of the high UNHCR and government delegation to interact with[Read More…]
External experts expected in Kuel’s next court session
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Special high court in Juba that is trying former governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State for crimes against the nation is expecting to host an external expert from Sudan to appear before court to give her or his testimony on 21st November 2022. This[Read More…]
U.S. disappointed by peace partners over failure to tackle violations
By Taban Tom Henry The United State government has shown disappointment with the peace monitoring body as they failed to take actions on the reports on the violations of the peace agreement. The United States has pulled out of the systems that monitor the peace process in South Sudan because[Read More…]
Intellectual warns of looming humanitarian crisis amid cattle influx
By Taban Tom Henry An intellectual from the Acholi community of Agoro Boma in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State on Tuesday warned of a looming humanitarian crisis as cattle herders return to the area. Otim David Okot, Secretary for Information and Publicity for the Agoro Council of Elders and[Read More…]
Juba Peace Agreement will end Sudan’s conflicts
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Presidential Advisor for National Security Affairs Tut Gatluak Manime yesterday said the Juba Peace Agreement signed between the Sudan interim government and coalition of opposition movements present the best opportunity for resolving conflicts in neighboring Sudan. Manime described the Juba agreement as a significant step[Read More…]
SPLM-IO unfazed by latest defection to Kiir’s camp
By William Madouk Garang The South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has downplayed the figure of members who have defected to SPLM under President Salva Kiir, saying that they cannot reach a dozen. This came after Mary Akon Majok, a former contestant for deputy governor of Lake State[Read More…]
President Kiir promises accountability for donors
By Adia Jildo President Salva Kiir Mayardit has promised accountability to the UN development agencies over claims that they splashed money in the country yet there is no development being seen. The President made the assurance yesterday while addressing diplomats, activists, and government officials during the signing ceremony of the[Read More…]
SPLM in Eastern Equatoria State to rally behind Kiir
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state members have expressed their firmness to rally behind the party’s Chairman Cde. Salva Kiir Mayardit as he leads the Liberation party to serve South Sudanese. In a joint SPLM top meeting held on Tuesday at state party headquarters most of its leaders have unanimously[Read More…]
A new relieve and Rehabilitation Commission office opens in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Governor of Eastern Equatortia State Louis Lobong Lojore on Wednesday inaugurated a new office building of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Torit. Officials say this field office will strengthen NGOs relations with the government, as well as boost ongoing humanitarian efforts in the State. Lobong appreciated[Read More…]
Authorities caution families to end domestic violence
By Martha John savio – Kitgum Uganda Deputy residence commissioner of Kitgum district Hajj Walire Marijan Wednesday at a closed interview in his office had cautioned families to end domestic violence at home levels. He said, domestic violence begins with the parents and is later transferred to children which causes trauma[Read More…]
Gov’t blamed for telecom tariff increments
By Gladys Kole The two leading telecommunications companies MTN and Zain have as of yesterday implemented the last phase of the tariff adjustment to align with the official Central Bank exchange rate of USD for services as guided by the national communications authority. The final increment for the internet and[Read More…]
Family of deceased solider refutes suicide claim
By William Madouk Garang The Family of army officer, who was alleged to have taken his own life for salary delay, has rubbished the statement saying it’s too early to draw conclusion that it’s a suicide while investigation is ongoing. This comes after a photo of late Athian Dut circulated[Read More…]
Juba University campaigns for $30,000,000 to establish new infrastructures
By Mary Poni The University of Juba under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor John Akec is in a trajectory to make a huge infrastructural development by campaigning for fundraising of about $30,000 from the public to develop more infrastructures at the university. The Vice Chancellor of the University Prof.[Read More…]
Diplomat vows continuous support to peace process
By Mary Poni The government of the United States of America has reiterated its continuous support to the South Sudan peace process though the transitional period for the implementation of the agreement has been pushed for more twenty-four months. Mr. Moulik D. Berkana, the Public Affairs Officer at the U.S.[Read More…]
Leaders faulted for backing cattle herders’ atrocities
By Taban Tom Henry Bor community members who are leaders in the government have been accused of facilitating the cattle herders to reoccupy the land in Equatoria region and committing atrocities against indigenous farmers. Otim David Okot, a former member of parliament and the Secretary for Information and Publicity for[Read More…]
Why U.S. withdrew funding for peace mechanisms, diplomat explains
By Mary Poni The withdrawal of the fundings from the peace monitoring mechanisms by United States is due to lack of sustainable peace progress by the mechanism, said Mr. Moulik Berkana, the Public Affairs officer at U.S. Embassy in Juba. U.S. was supporting two peace bodies monitoring the impoverished country’s[Read More…]
SPLM-YL distances itself from Nunu endorsement comment
By William Madouk Garang Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Youth League (SPLM-YL) has distanced itself from comment made by its suspended secretary general, Simon Machuar which says Jemma Nunu was endorsed as upcoming president, citing that it’s not youth league making. Yesterday, Machuar alleged that referring to Nunu as a future president[Read More…]