By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has yesterday confirmed the death of three crew members following a crash of a cargo plane carrying humanitarian supplies in Leer County, Unity State. In a statement issued by the Aviation Authority, the aircraft departed Juba earlier today carrying[Read More…]
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Over 70 people Killed in Baliet county
By Alan Clement At least 70 people were killed and more than 80 others injured in a violent raid on Baliet County in Upper Nile State. According to State’s information Minister, armed groups allegedly linked to the rebel group and White Army stormed the area in the early hours of[Read More…]
Teenager kills childhood friend in Bentiu, Police investigating
By Chol D. Johnson Authorities in Unity State are investigating a tragic incident in Bentiu town where an 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 12-year-old childhood friend during a fight early Friday morning. Unity State Minister of Information Gatwiech Bipal, speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper by phone, confirmed the[Read More…]
Justice on Wheels, Mobile Court Delivers Decisions in Unity State
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A recent deployment of the Mobile Court system in Unity State, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba, has finalized 135 cases, marking a crucial step in re-establishing the formal justice system. The court,[Read More…]
KIIR: Vows support for unity state amid crises
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has yesterday vowed his administration’s commitment to addressing the ongoing challenges in Unity state. In statement issued by the president’s press unit, the head of state also pledges peace, security and humanitarian efforts to the people in the area. According to[Read More…]
Unity State launches resettlement roadmap for over 470,000 IDPs
By Alan Clement Unity State Governor, Riek Bim Top, has announced an ambitious plan to resettle over 470,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as part of its newly launched Durable Solutions Roadmap. According to a statement from the State’s press unit, the announcement was made during the opening of a workshop[Read More…]
Unity State launches Pakur resettlement site as flood devastate areas
By Alan Clement Unity State Governor, Riek Bim has officially launched the Pakur resettlement site, one of the areas recently reclaimed from devastating floods that displaced thousands in the state. According to the governor’s office, the inauguration marked a major milestone in the state’s efforts to reclaim land submerged by[Read More…]
Disarmament: Unity State collects over 100guns
By Alan Clement Governor of Unity State, Justice Riek Bim Top, has officially overseen the handover of more than 100 firearms voluntarily surrendered by civilians. The handover of the illegal firearms was officiated by the governor in an event in Mankien on Thursday August 14th, 2025, which marked the[Read More…]
Unity State launches 17.7-Kilometre dyke
By Alan Clement The Governor of Unity State, Justice Riek Bim Top, oversaw the official launch of a 17.7-kilometre dyke extension project South of Bentiu Town. According to the statement obtained from governor’s press unit, the government and the partners launched the initiative on this week. The initiative, backed by[Read More…]
MSF consoles protesting Bentiu IDPs on services
By Philip Buda Ladu Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reassured Bentiu IDPs of not leaving the state. The IDPS at Bentiu in Unity State were protesting against planned changes to medical service provision. In a peaceful protest on Monday, the IDPs opposed transition of MSF secondary hospital at[Read More…]
Cholera vaccination kicks in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush and Deng Athian Ministry of Health and its partners have launched a cholera vaccination campaign in Bentiu, Unity State to combat the spread of the disease into most areas. The campaign in Bentiu followed similar cholera campaigns launched in Renk, Malakal and Juba. National Minister of[Read More…]
Unity state graduates over 300 police officers
By Yiep Joseph Unity State government has graduated 381 police officers with the hope of cracking down on crimes to maintaining law and order in the area. According to the state governor’s press unit, the forces who graduated after six-months refresher course, will be deployed to maintain law and[Read More…]
Central Bank secures land for new branch in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush Central Bank of South Sudan has acquired 24,000 square meters of land to establish a new branch in Bentiu, Unity State, in a bit to expand the country’s financial system. On Wednesday, Bank Governor Dr. James Alic, along with other senior officials, visited Bentiu to officially receive[Read More…]
IOM delivers water, sanitation, hygiene services in Bentiu
By staff writer The International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to deliver essential humanitarian services in internally displaced people (IDP) Camp and sites in Bentiu with a focus on the most vulnerable population including women, children and persons with disabilities affected by the ongoing conflict and climate-related disasters. Since[Read More…]
IDPs set conditions for safe return home
By Philip Buda Ladu Internally displaced people (IDPs) in Bentiu have outlined specific conditions for their voluntary return home. Currently, nearly one million individuals are residing in IDP and UN camps across South Sudan, while approximately 2.3 million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries due to the violence stemming[Read More…]
Unity State teachers receive one-month salary
By Philip Buda Ladu Unity State Ministry of General Education and Instructions has commenced the disbursement of salaries for teachers and education staff for the month of October. Last week, the salary payment supervision committee established by the National Minister of General Education and Instructions, Awut Deng Acuil, arrived[Read More…]
Bishop Carlassare arrives in Juba ahead of installation in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush The newly appointed Bishop of Bentiu Diocese, Unity State, Christian Carlassare on Tuesday arrived in Juba from Rumbek ahead of his installation ceremony in Bentiu due August 11, 2024. On June 3, Pope Francis established the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu and appointed Bishop Christian Carlassare, who[Read More…]
Police launch recruitment drive in Unity State
By Yien Gattour Mead The Unity State police authorities have requested at least 1,000 recruits from seven counties, including the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, to participate in a new recruitment drive that began on Friday, according to the new police commissioner. Maj. Gen. Gatkuoth Duop, stated that[Read More…]
Unity governor urges IDPs to return
By Yien Gattour Mead New Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top has urged IDPs to return home after their 11-year stay in Bentiu camp. The Governor made the appeal during his first visit to the camp last Friday. Approximately 102,000 individuals were settled under the Protection of Civilians (POC)[Read More…]
Payam administrator, 9 others killed in Ruweng
By Yien Gatuor At least ten people have been killed, including Payam Administrator, in Ruweng administrative area, on Saturday. The incident at Panakuach payam of Aliny county occurred after 42 cows were handed to over to authority of Rubkonta county in Unity State, an official said. Over 2400 cattle[Read More…]