By Chol D Johnson At least four people were killed and seven others injured in a violent cattle-raiding incident in Tonj South County, authorities in Warrap State have confirmed. The attack, which also resulted in the theft of 13 cattle, has been strongly condemned by the state government. In a[Read More…]
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Driver Arrested After Passenger Killed Beneath Vehicle in Tonj South
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Tonj South County, Warrap State, are holding a driver accused of killing a Sudanese passenger who was traveling with him to Juba. The man was crushed after sleeping under the transit goods vehicle during a stop. Tonj South Police Patrol Unit in charge, William[Read More…]
Tonj South commissioner urges counterparts to reduce cattle theft
By Hou Akot Hou The commissioner of Tonj South, Agany Lok Agany has appealed to his counterpart in Tonj North and East counties to double their efforts in ensuring that cattle theft is reduced. This remark followed their meeting with the traditional leaders to preempt the act of cattle theft[Read More…]
Twic authorities suspends three executive chiefs over land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities of Twic County in Warrap state has suspended three executive chiefs over an alleged involvement in a land dispute at Aweng payam. Their involvement had caused dispute leading to a brawl that resulted in the death of 2 people including a woman who were all[Read More…]
14 killed, 5 wounded in Gogrial East Inter-communal fight
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in state has reported that at least fourteen people had been killed by armed youth over a death of a man who was killed in the area. This incident occurred when a man from Nyar-muong was reportedly killed by a suspect who escaped and was[Read More…]
1 killed, two injured in an attack in Gogrial East County
By Hou Akot Hou At least one person is reportedly killed and two injured on Tuesday by suspected criminals who attacked the fishermen at Malual-Adoor Boma, on their way going to check for their nets at a water point. Lt. Colonel Thiik Agoth who is the police inspector in Gogrial[Read More…]
Rare cattle disease infects over 8000 in Twic County
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Warrap state revealed that a rare cattle disease emerged in the area. The officials stated that outbreak surfaced among cattle in Mayen-Amuol Boma, twic county in Warrap state. According to the health official, the incident came to be known after cattle owners noticed massive[Read More…]
Official links bombardment in Warrap to armed Youth resistance
By Hou AKot Hou The Minister of Information and Communication in Warrap state confirmed the bombardment in Tonj East County. Mamer Bath Marol, the state Information Minister told this publication on Tuesday that the bombardment target areas where armed youth resist the ongoing disarmament. “The bombardment occurred in Wunlit, Wang-gai[Read More…]
Police Detain Woman Over Neighbour Assault in Warrap State
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, have detained an elderly woman accused of seriously assaulting a neighbour and leaving him unconscious. Authorities are still searching for the woman’s son, who is also implicated in the attack. The incident took place on Monday in Malual Amuk[Read More…]
Warrap Governor advises state parliamentarian to deliver services to communities
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Warrap state has advised the state parliamentary caucus to deliver services to the community with the enormous resources in the state. In a statement issued by the state press unit, Bol Wek Agoth’s remark came during a briefing to the parliamentarian about peace[Read More…]
Police apprehend a mother for dumping newborn into latrine
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial East of Warrap State have apprehended a mother for dumping a newborn in the pit latrine. According to the authorities, the incident occurred on Thursday after local residents in the area of Manyang Payam noticed the abandoned child and started the search for[Read More…]
Warrap opens consultation on media strategy to curb hate speech
By Alan Clement Warrap State leaders have commenced a two-day consultation workshop aimed at developing a Media and Public Communication Strategy to curb the spread of hate speech and foster peaceful dialogue. Speaking at the launch, Gabriel Machot Kur, Minister of Labour, Public Services and Human Resources Development, also representing[Read More…]
Warrap State to embolden Law Enforcement
By Lodu William Odiya The Inspector of Police, Gen. Abraham Manyuat have yesterday expressed his commitment to deployment of well trained and sufficiently equipped police forces in Warrap State. According to statement issued by the state press unit, the arrangement would bolster government presence and deter criminal activities. “We know[Read More…]
Warrap Governor calls for inclusive approaches in addressing humanitarian crisis
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Warrap State, Amb. Bol Wek Agoth have called for a multi-pronged approach that encompasses the needs of vulnerable populations on the ground without forgetting citizens of Warrap State. In a statement issued by the state press unit, the remark followed their discussion with[Read More…]
Twic County Education Director refutes allegations of mismanagement
By: Deng Athian The Education Director in Twic County of Warrap State, John Kongor Thou, has refuted allegations of fund mismanagement. In a statement to the media, Kongor publicly refuted claims of embezzlement in the student examination fees, stating clearly. This is in response to the report last week by[Read More…]
By Hou Akot Hou Twic County of Warrap State has launched a malaria vaccine campaign targeting 12000 children in the area. Speaking to the media, Twic County Health Director James Garang Chuol revealed that as the campaign continues, many children have been vaccinated, while the target stands at 12,000. He[Read More…]
Minister calls for fair treatment of inmates
By Alan Clement Warrap’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Acuil Malei Aliap, has called on prison authorities to ensure that inmates are treated humanely and respect their rights without harassment. According to the State’s Information Ministry, Dr. Acuil made the remarks during a visit to Kuajok State Prison in Manyang[Read More…]
Police detain traders for dealing in toxic alcoholic spirits
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Gogrial West County of Warrap State have detained eight traders for selling already banned toxic alcohol. While the state’s crackdown on the sale of toxic drugs and alcohol continues, traders have been cautioned to stop selling such products. Speaking to this outlet, Peter[Read More…]
Warrap residents call on partners, gov’t to restock health
By Hou Akot Hou Residents in Warrap State have called on the government and the partners to restock the health facilities with essential drugs. The concern came in after some of the health facilities in the area ran out of essential medicines, subjecting residents to suffering. According to some of[Read More…]
Warrap launches tree planting campaign
By Alan Clement The Governor of Warrap State, Bol Wek Agoth, has launched a tree planting exercise for planting 15,000 seedlings at the premises of the State Ministry of Agriculture. The initiative, themed “Plant a Tree, Save Life,” implemented by the State Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with Natural Planters[Read More…]