By Sabri Dibaco Students from the University of Juba, sponsored by Pioneer Operating Company (POC) and Sudd Petroleum, have appealed to the Government of Unity State to urgently intervene over the non-payment of their tuition fees. The students claimed the delay threatens to disrupt their education. The appeal follows a[Read More…]
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Five suspected goat thieves arrested in Leer County
By Yien Gattuor Mead Authorities in Leer County have detained five suspects accused of illegally slaughtering community goats in the Juong area as investigations continue. Speaking to No. 1 Citizens Daily Newspaper, Samuel Machul Nguen said the suspects were arrested after they were allegedly found with cooking equipment, heads of[Read More…]
Civil Society expresses concern over violence and cattle raiding in Unity State
By Sabri Dibaco The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has strongly condemned a deadly cattle raid in Budang Cattle Camp of Rubkona County, Unity State, which resulted in loss of lives, injuries, and destruction of property. In a press statement released on Saturday, the Coalition described the attack as a[Read More…]
Minister Affirms Development of Comprehensive Cultural Policies in Unity State
By Chol D. Johnson The National Minister of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage, Sarah Nyanath Elijiah, has affirmed her ministry’s commitment to developing comprehensive policies to support cultural groups in Unity State. In a statement issued on Monday, Nyanath emphasized that the Ministry is working on frameworks to strengthen cultural[Read More…]
Minister calls for calm, says security remains calm in Unity State
By Yiep Joseph The Minister of Information and Communication in Unity State, Nyakenya Johannes Keah, has urged the residents to stay calm, citing that the security remains stable. In a statement to the media, the Minister claimed that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) remain committed to maintaining stability[Read More…]
Three feared dead in Leer plane crash
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…]
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…]