By Yiep Joseph With the hope of cracking down on criminal activities as Christians celebrate the Easter season, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has laid out strong security plans, including the deployment of police forces. Speaking to journalists on Friday during the deployment of police personnel to strategic areas,[Read More…]
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Yei to open roads in demarcated areas
By James Innocent Director of Physical Infrastructure Department in Yei River County, Richard Lugala Go’do, on Thursday presented a memo to the Executive Council proposing a manual road opening within Yei town. He emphasized that this document is intended for council members to provide their input so that it[Read More…]
CES warns against transactions with land grabbers
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) government has issued a stern warning to land grabbers and urged the public to cease illegal acquisition of land. Addressing journalists today (Friday), David Morbe Aquilino, the CES Minister of Housing, Land, and Public Utilities, stated that authorities have become aware that some[Read More…]
Warrap receive additional Cholera vaccine
By Hou Akot Hou Warrap State has received an additional 60 cartons of cholera vaccine to curb spread of the ongoing cholera outbreak. John Akol Akol, the surveillance officer in Warrap State, stated on Thursday evening that the consignment would be distributed to counties particularly affected by the outbreak, namely[Read More…]
RECONCILE: Cardinal urges during Easter
By Yiep Joseph Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, has called on citizens to reconcile during the Easter season. In his Easter message to believers on Friday, Cardinal Ameyu urged people of South Sudan to forgive one another and pursue reconciliation. “The journey toward[Read More…]
South Sudan faces ‘humanitarian nightmare’, UN warns
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan is teetering on the brink of a “humanitarian nightmare” as escalating violence compounds existing crises, a top UN official warned the Security Council on Wednesday. Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), delivered[Read More…]
Committee calls for peaceful coexistence
By Hou Akot Peace committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, is calling for the promotion of peaceful coexistence despite unfolding local feuds. This call comes amid reports that at least 20 cattle belonging to Rezigat nomads were looted earlier this month, and the suspects are believed[Read More…]
CEPO calls end to ‘ethnic killings’ in Upper Nile State
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called for an end to ongoing targeted ethnic killings in Malakal, Upper Nile State. In a statement CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani said “This is unacceptable, and we urgently need to see an end to these ongoing targeted[Read More…]
Over 1500 killed in a year- UN
By Staff Writer Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the devastating brunt of persistent violence. According to documented in 2024, annual brief released by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), there is a concerning surge in both the number of victims harmed and incidents of conflict-related sexual[Read More…]
Insecurity, humanitarian crises surge in Pigi
By Yiep Joseph Authorities in Pig County, Jonglei State, have called for urgent humanitarian assistance as cases of hunger and insecurity continue to rise. Monykuer Lam Ayul, the Director of Information in the Commissioner’s Office, stated that many people have been displaced due to the threats posed by the White[Read More…]
South Sudan at crossroads
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan stands is at a perilous juncture, with escalating political tensions threatening to unravel a fragile peace deal and ignite renewed conflict in the already crisis-stricken nation. The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sounded warning to the Security Council on Wednesday.[Read More…]
UN chief calls for immediate intervention in South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph Heads of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, presented the crisis in South Sudan to the UN Security Council and urged for immediate intervention to prevent the breakdown of the peace agreement. During the Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Haysom highlighted the[Read More…]
Pibor launches Cholera vaccination
By Peter Kuol Kuch and Yiep Joseph Health officials in Greater Pibor Administrative Area have confirmed the launch of a cholera vaccination campaign on Tuesday this week. According to Pibor Ministry of Health, the vaccination campaign aims to reach more than 270,000 individuals across the administrative area. Last week, the[Read More…]
Acting governor encourages students
By Gaaniko Jackson Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has called on students and young people to stay focused on their individual goals and embrace personal growth. He urged them not to follow the crowd but to instead chart their own path toward success. The[Read More…]
Mobile court brings hope of justice to Leer
By Philip Buda Ladu/UN For the first time in more than ten years, people of Leer County, and surrounding area/counties in Unity State will have access to formal justice with the deployment of a mobile court supported by the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative comes after years[Read More…]
WES holds human rights training
By Jackson Gaaniko Over 60 participants, including parliamentarians, civil society members, state government officials, and security forces, last week participated in a human rights training session in Yambio. The training aimed to reduce human rights violations and provide participants with a deeper understanding of individuals’ fundamental rights. Key stakeholders,[Read More…]
South Sudan, WHO ink agreement to strengthen health sector
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan 𝐚𝐧𝐝 World Health Organization (𝐖𝐇𝐎) have 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧ed 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 h𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 the country. According to the statement obtained by this outlet, the two institutions inked the agreement on Wednesday with the hope of strengthening their existing efforts in improving health services in[Read More…]
Pochalla farmers face hurdles as cultivation begins
By Manas James Okony Farmers in the border town of Pochalla are confronting significant challenges as the cultivation season sets in. Agriculture, a vital backbone of economies worldwide, plays a crucial role in supporting livelihoods, providing food security, and fostering economic development. The importance of agriculture cannot be overstated; it[Read More…]
Health official warns of measles outbreak in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State are warning of a potential measles outbreak, citing clear evidence with nine cases already recorded. The health ministry’s focal person, Luka Lual Aleu, informed this publication that these nine recent cases indicate the growing severity of the situation[Read More…]
Exodus as fears of imminent attack grip Pigi County
By Manas James Okony Residents have abandoned Jonglei State’s Pigi County and sought refuge in areas around Malakal, the capital of the neighboring Upper Nile State, amidst an alarming escalation of violence. The mass exodus is rooted in long-standing tensions and conflicts that have plagued the region, exacerbated by recent[Read More…]