By Alan Clement In his continuous effort to disseminate the state of emergency, Warrap state Governor, Bol Wek Agoth, has tasked local chiefs with ensuring a peaceful and effective disarmament. According to the Governor’s office, Wek reminded the community that peace and order are prerequisites for development during his final[Read More…]
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Communities back hybrid justice system to restore rule of law
By Alan Clement Communities in Tonj North County of Warrap state have pledged to support new Hybrid Justice System following a sensitization drive led by Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth. The state of emergency sensitization drive by Governor Agoth is aimed at restoring the rule of law in Warrap[Read More…]
Warrap medics appeal for restocking of health facilities
Human medicine in a pharmacy/courtesy photoBy Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Twic County of Warrap have called on the government, organizations, and well-wishers to restock health facilities in order to save lives. The call followed a serious shortage at some of the health facilities in the county. Mabith[Read More…]
Security personnels apprehend 1227 bullets smuggled to Tonj South
By Lodu William Odiya The Commissioner of Tonj South County of Warrap State, John Ayitiak Warwien, and security personnel have apprehended a woman smuggling over 1000 bullets in a bag. Ayitiak underlined that the suspect left Wau, and they were arrested at Alol in Tonj South County. In a phone[Read More…]
Warrap Governor takes Peace, State of Emergency messages to Tonj East
Warrap State Governor Amb. Bol Wek Agoth has arrived in Tonj East to oversee the enforcement of a newly declared state of emergency and facilitate peace efforts among conflicting communities. Upon arrival on July 30th, 2025, which also marked the commemoration of martyrs’ day, governor Bol, toured through Palal and[Read More…]
Over 200 raided cattle recovered
By Hou Akot Hou Officials from Twic County in South Sudan’s Warrap State have confirmed the recovery of 215 heads of cattle that were part of a cattle raid carried out last week by suspects from Mayom County in Unity State. On Wednesday, the acting commissioner of Twic County[Read More…]
Three killed, six Injured in Warrap cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least three people are reported dead following a clash involving armed youth who allegedly attacked Turalei, Twic County of Warrap State. The herders, who brought their cattle to graze in the marshes, lost hundreds of heads of cattle during the incident, which was reportedly[Read More…]
Two arrested for stabbing a girl in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Paliet Payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State, have arrested two elderly men involved in a fight on Monday night that left a girl injured. According to the police, the altercation erupted while the men were drinking in a local pub, during which a[Read More…]
Warrap SPLM-IO caucus demands Futuyo, Yolanda back
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and Army In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) Caucus of Warrap State has called on President Salva Kiir to reinstate former Western Equatoria State governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba and Health Minister Yolanda Awel Deng. On Monday, President Salva Kiir relieved Western Equatoria state governor Alfred Futuyo[Read More…]
Residents urge Mayor to complete Kuajok Airport construction
By Yiep Joseph Residents of Warrap State are urging the new mayor of Kuajok Municipal Council, Kur Akol Malek, to prioritize the completion of the airport project. Recently, the governor of Warrap State, Francis Marial Abur, appointed Kur Akol Malek as the mayor, replacing Ayok Chol Ayok. In interviews with[Read More…]
Twic County Commissioner’s driver arrested
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Twic County, Warrap State, are detaining the commissioner’s driver following an accident in which he hit a cleaner while attempting to reverse his vehicle. Col. Kur Major Aruop reported that the commissioner’s chauffeur accidentally knocked down Awan Deng Majok, a 35-year-old woman, on December[Read More…]
Over 10 killed in Tonj chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Tonj North County of Warrap State reported that at least 10 people have died in a violent clash over the position of an executive chief. The conflict erupted between two opposing clans, Pan-Kuei and Pan-Arek. The incident stemmed from the Pan-Kuei clan’s resistance to[Read More…]
Sub-Chief detained for killing brother
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Warrap State are detaining a sub-chief for allegedly killing his own brother in Turalei Payam. According to Police, the incident stemmed from a dispute over cattle possession, which infuriated the sub-chief, leading him to take the law into his own hands and kill his[Read More…]
Warrap State receives China food aid
By Yiep Joseph Government of Warrap state has received China food aid through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management amidst transport challenges. In December 2024, the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of South Sudan handed over 980 tons of emergency food assistance donated to the government of South[Read More…]
Community rallies to resettle flood-displaced people
By Yiep Joseph Twic East Community Association (TECA), in collaboration government, launched a fundraising drive in Juba to resettle those affected by the flood at home. Since the 2020 flood, thousands of residents from Jonglei state have been displaced to several areas, such as Mangalla County of Central Equatoria state[Read More…]
Governor Marial calls for unity in Gogrial West
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State governor, Francis Marial Abur has urged the communities in Gogrial West County to promote peace. According to a statement obtained from the governor’s office, Marial made the remarks while addressing a peace rally in Gogrial Town, the headquarters of Gogrial West County, over the weekend.[Read More…]
Warrap governor urges communities to stop aggression
By Yiep Joseph Governor Francis Marial Abur of Warrap State toured greater Tonj counties, urging communities to abandon aggression and embrace peace. During his visit, which included stops in Ngapaneet and Palal in Tonj East County, the governor stressed the need for communities to embrace dialogue as a means[Read More…]
Journalist Angelo Muorater released
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in Warrap State has announced the release of journalist Angelo Muorater Duang, who was arrested on November 1st, 2024. Duang was officially freed on November 4th, following a resolution of issues surrounding his detention. In a letter dated November[Read More…]
Civil society calls for investigations into recent killings across the country
Kei Emmanuel Duku One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND), a community-based organization is urging the governments to launch independent investigations into the recent killings of civilians in Wonduruba Administrative Areas and Kulipapa, Ganji Payam in Central Equatorial State and Tonj North Warrap State. On October 9, 2024, over 24[Read More…]
Warrap clashes; MP urges national gov’t to intervene
By Deng Ghai Deng A member of parliament representing Tonj North County in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has called on the national government to intervene and stop the ongoing deadly inter-communal fighting in Warrap State. State officials reported that at least 20 people were killed and 38 others[Read More…]