By Alan Clement One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has strongly condemned a brutal attack that reportedly claimed the lives of over seventy civilians in Adong town, on Friday 14 November 2025. The condemnation followed reports of an alleged early attack on civilians in Adong payam, Balliet County in Upper[Read More…]
Upper Nile State
Upper Nile governor urges IDPs to return home
By Chol D. Johnson The newly appointed Upper Nile State Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot has urged IDPs in Malakal’s POC site to return home and help rebuild and develop the town. Speaking exclusively to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Upper Nile State Minister of Information Peter Ngwojo Akwiny revealed that Governor[Read More…]
High Food Prices Grip Upper Nile State
By Chol D. Johnson The Upper Nile State Minister of Information, Peter Ngwojo Akwiny, spoke to this outlet on Friday, confirming a significant increase in the price of food commodities in the local market. “The citizens currently can’t afford food,” Akwiny stated, attributing the crisis to price hikes implemented by[Read More…]
VP Bol Mel, Governor Dollar discuss stability for Nasir
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, and the recently appointed Upper Nile State Governor, Jacob Dollar Ruot, have pledged a joint commitment to restore lasting peace and stability in Upper Nile State. The commitment follows a meeting between the two[Read More…]
Kiir relieves Upper Nile state governor
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved, James Koang Chuol Ranley from his position as the upper Nile state governor. The head of state appointed Jacob Dollar Ruot as the new governor. The changes were made on Friday through presidential decree that was read on the state-owned[Read More…]
Insecurity, Lack of Funding Hinder Fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases in Upper Nile State
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Insecurity and a lack of funding are hindering efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Upper Nile State, according to Dr. Isaac Wango, Director General of the State Ministry of Health. Dr. Wango made the remarks at the launch of a mass drug administration (MDA)[Read More…]
Activists urge Malakal to embrace peace
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Upper Nile State Civil Society Originations Network (UNSCSON) has called on the communities in the state to embrace peace and work together for stability to prevail in restive state. The network appealed to warring parties, South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth (white[Read More…]
Over 300 benefit from mobile surgical service
By William Madouk International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has successfully performed surgeries on more than 300 patients in Renk County, Upper Nile State. Many of these patients arrived from war-torn Sudan, entering South Sudan through Renk. Dr. Belayneh Assefa Gashaw, ICRC senior surgeon in Renk said the patients’ conditions[Read More…]
Increasing cholera outbreak needs urgent action-MSF
By Philip Buda Ladu Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent plea for increased action to combat a growing cholera outbreak in Upper Nile State. The health organization has established a 20-bed cholera treatment unit (CTU) at Renk Civil Hospital to address the surge in cases. Declared in[Read More…]
Court adjourns Melut teachers’ case hearing
By William Madouk Court hearing involving Melut County in Upper Nile State and thirty-eight terminated teachers has been postponed to November 20 by the Juba High Court on Thursday. Ustaz Amukpiu Bol Meen, a representative of the dismissed Melut teachers, informed No.1 Citizen Newspaper that the court session was adjourned[Read More…]
Governor Odhok urges commissioners to end tribal divisions
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State Governor James Odhok is appealing to County Commissioners to combat tribalism and promote unity among the diverse communities in the state. He made this call during the Upper Nile State Commissioners Forum, which began on Monday in Malakal and gathered Commissioners from all 13[Read More…]
Upper Nile Governor reopens Hai Mataar Police Station
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok on Friday, commissioned the reopening of the dormant Hai Mataar Police Station in Malakal town to restore law and order in the area. The facility contains some office spaces and 2 prison cells accommodating both males and females to ensure effective[Read More…]
Dismissed Melut teachers sue county over unpaid salaries
By Manas James Okony A group of 38 school teachers employed in Upper Nile State’s Melut County has filed a lawsuit in a Juba High Court against a county parastatal, seeking redress over alleged nonpayment of USD 200,000 in salaries and benefits. In June, several teachers staged a protest[Read More…]
Four people killed in renewed attack in Nasir County
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Nasir County, Upper Nile State said an attack by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), on Wednesday, has resulted in the deaths of four civilians, including a woman. At least 14 others, mostly women and children were injured. County Commissioner James Gatluak[Read More…]
Police officers, leaders received training in Community Policing in Upper Nile State
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has successfully conducted a three-day training program for police officers and community members in Upper Nile State, focusing on community policing. The initiative aims to establish three additional Police Community Relations Committees (PCRC) to enhance security and foster collaboration[Read More…]
Upper Nile governor suspends oil revenue committees
By Yiep Joseph Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyay has issued an order suspending the Community Development Committees (CDC) from directly handling the 3% of oil revenues. According to the statement dated September 9 directed to the National Minister of Finance, Governor Odhok suspended the CDC, which was[Read More…]
MSF suspends operations in Ulang County over threats
By Deng Ghai Deng The French medical Charity Doctors without Borders also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to evacuate its international staff and suspend operations in Ulang County, Upper Nile State, following serious threats from a local individual. The organization confirmed this in a statement[Read More…]
Malakal peace Ambassadors push for reconciliation
By Bida Elly David A group of young peace ambassadors in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, have initiated a project aimed at reconciling conflicting communities in the region. The peace group comprises more than 20 young members and from various communities across the state. During a meeting,[Read More…]
Manytuil urges youth to cease violence
By Kidega Livingstone Unity State governor, Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, has called on the youth of his state to refrain from the conflict in the neighbouring Ayei and Warrap States. While addressing a gathering at St. Bakhita Parish in Mayom County, Governor Manytuil told the communities of Twic, Ngok,[Read More…]
Chollo King calls on citizens to embrace peace
By Mamer Abraham King of Chollo urged the people of South Sudan to embrace peace during the general elections in December 2024. Kwongo Dak Padiet made the call during a meeting with Upper State Deputy governor, Ayong Awer Lual, who doubles as SPLM chairperson in the state. A delegation[Read More…]