By William Madouk New Undersecretary in the Ministry of Mining, Dr. Matiok Santio Akuei has unveiled a detailed plan to promote sustainable mining practices that are environmentally friendly and focus on the rehabilitation of mining areas. In his speech during a welcoming ceremony, Dr. Matiok stated that while South[Read More…]
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Cholera kills six in Akobo
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least six people have died of cholera and about 326 have been hospitalized at Akobo County Hospital in the past two weeks, officials at Jonglei State Ministry of Health reported. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday, Duop Raam, the Director General[Read More…]
MoH, WHO reactivate cross-border disease surveillance
By William Madouk Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) has revived the Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) at Nimule in a bid to enhance cross-border disease surveillance. To provide health security, authorities and WHO, established and handed over a 15-bed infectious disease facility to the[Read More…]
Council of States urged to intervene in WES
By Yiep Joseph Balanda community of Western Equatoria State has petitioned the Council of States to intervene and stop what they describe as targeted killings amidst ongoing conflict in the state. A delegation comprising members of Parliament, youth leaders, and local chiefs presented a formal petition to Council of[Read More…]
Kiir, UN delegation discuss Abyei Status, elections
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir and United Nations Undersecretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, held discussions on election preparations and ongoing Abyei dispute. The meeting occurred as South Sudan continues to implement its extended peace agreement. According to a statement released by the Presidential Press Unit, President Kiir[Read More…]
UN slams Warrap state’s “Green Book”
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Human Rights Commission on South Sudan has criticized the “Green Book” used in Warrap State to address communal conflict and cattle raids. Commissioner Carloz Castresana Fernandez asserted that the “Green Book” has entrenched gross human rights violations. Its selective application targeting specific communities[Read More…]
Age long vendetta among Pibor youth resolved
By Manas James Okony In a significant step towards fostering peace and reconciliation, rival youth groups in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have been urged to abandon violence and cultivate a spirit of peaceful coexistence. This call for harmony emerged during a three-day peace conference held in Likuangole[Read More…]
Three killed, six Injured in Warrap cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least three people are reported dead following a clash involving armed youth who allegedly attacked Turalei, Twic County of Warrap State. The herders, who brought their cattle to graze in the marshes, lost hundreds of heads of cattle during the incident, which was reportedly[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for unity in Western Equatoria
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged the people of Western Equatoria to love one another and embrace peace. Over the weekend, Governor Jadalla joined other leaders in Maridi County to participate in a solemn peace and memorial prayer. The event honored[Read More…]
Lawyer ‘objects’ to UAP Director’s release
By William Madouk A lawyer representing dismissed national staff has objected decision by police to grant bond to UAP Managing Director, Japheth Omare Omwero Marko Reech said the prosecutor’s action was “unlawful.” Mr. Omwero was arrested on Friday for failing to appear in court and disobeying a court summon.[Read More…]
Be job creators, VP tells graduates
BY Yiep Joseph Over 4,000 students from the University of Juba have graduated, and the government is urging them to become job creators rather than job seekers. Addressing the ceremony on behalf of President Salva Kiir, , Vice President in charge of Service Cluster Josephine Lagu urged the fresh[Read More…]
‘GHOSTS’ draining South Sudan’s resources
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Government of South Sudan is losing substantial funds due to widespread “ghost” employees on its payroll. Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani noted this due to deteriorating economy, saying fictitious employees are siphoning off critical resources of the country According to[Read More…]
Lobong cautions against tribal naming of institutions, residential areas
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has cautioned citizens against tribal naming of residential areas and public institutions across the state. Mr. Lobong directed all local government agencies to abolish the persistent practice of naming places with tribal names, which he termed as promoting a[Read More…]
Army receives training to combat conflict-related sexual violence
By Ijoo Bosco United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is providing training to the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) Human Rights Division on combating conflict-related sexual violence in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS Human Rights Officer Anthony Mwapa, the two-day capacity-building training targets senior SSPDF officers,[Read More…]
At least six poachers arrested in crackdown
By Peter Kuol Kuch Wildlife authorities in Jonglei State have detained six poachers and seized 14 motorbikes used to transport animal carcasses as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal poaching activities in Bor. Earlier this week, the national Ministry of Wildlife, in collaboration with Jonglei State wildlife authorities,[Read More…]
Tycoon urges VP to revolutionize agriculture sector
By William Madouk South Sudan Business Community and Employer Federation has called on Vice President for Economic Cluster, Banjamin Bol Mel, to act on the president’s appeal for transforming agricultural sector. South Sudan Business Community and Employer Federation president, Ayii Duang Ayii believes that Vice President Bol Mel is[Read More…]
Gov’t sets 24th as Monthly pay date
By Yiep Joseph Government has announced that the 24th of each month will be the fixed date for the disbursement of salaries to civil servants and organized forces. The decision was reached during a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin[Read More…]
UDF factions reunite after years of division
By Dogga Luwo After nearly 14 years split, two rival factions of the United Democratic Front (UDF) party in Central Equatoria State have reconciled, pledging to unite and advance the party’s agenda. UDF had been split by an administrative dispute in the top leadership, leading to the emergence of[Read More…]
Girls traded for cattle in Warrap-UN
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan is alarmed of four 13-year-old girls forced into marriage with older men in Kuajok, Warrap State. Speaking to the media this week, Head of the Commission, Yasmin Sooka said that during a recent field visit, sexual[Read More…]
UJOSS condemns threats on journalist
By Yiep Joseph Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has condemned threats to a journalist working for a local radio station in Warrap State. In a statement released to the media, UJOSS Coordinator for Warrap State, Daniel Mareng Wek said such actions violate press freedom. He urged the[Read More…]