By Hou Akot Hou A free fistula surgery treatment camp that commenced in Aweil Civil Hospital, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State on Monday, is bringing a glimmer of hope and relief to patients. Ayak Dut, a mother who suffered from fistula for years and was one of the first beneficiaries[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
SPLM youth leader accused of double-dealing
By Deng Athian Aweil East County SPLM youth members have accused their chairman, Garang Mou Anyar of being an active member of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) and have called for his removal. The youth who raised the complaint wrote a petition for his dismissal. The petition letter accused the[Read More…]
Boy drowns in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 10-year-old boy who went missing for a week was found floating in a pool known as “Hafiir,” where he was reportedly swimming. The deceased was identified as Garang Dut Deng. Abuk Garang, the relative of the late boy, told this outlet that they don’t know[Read More…]
Police warns fake army number plate users
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal are set to crack down on motorbikes and other vehicles using South Sudan People Defense Force (SSPDF) number plates in disguise. Traffic Officer Deng Dut Achiul said on Thursday that some motorists get these plates, ride recklessly, causing accidents, and[Read More…]
Butchers protest price control
By Hou Akot Hou Butchers in Aweil town in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state of South Sudan are protesting a directive from the municipal authorities asking them to reduce meat prices. On Tuesday, the town council issued an Order for butchers to reduce the prices of beef and mutton. Mr.[Read More…]
Trader nabbed over prohibited goods
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) of South Sudan, are holding a trader of selling banned alcoholic drink, known as Star-Gin. NBGs police commissioner, Philip Madut Tong, said the trader hired a truck loaded with goods from Juba, which was seized when[Read More…]
Murder suspect arrested in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A suspected serial killer who has been on the run for months has been apprehended. The alleged murderer was nabbed on Sunday morning in highland areas in Marial-Diing Village of Madhol Payam in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The suspect, identified as[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan Civil Affairs Division held a one-day workshop on peacebuilding and reconciliation for residents of Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, on Friday. The meeting was attended by chiefs, women, youth, and residents as a whole at Gok-Machar, the[Read More…]
Bakers given ultimatum to increase bread size
By Hou Akot Hou Bakers in Aweil town of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan, have been told to increase the size of loaf of bread or be forced to shut down business. The ultimatum to the bread makers came following a meeting that was held between the traders[Read More…]
Government announces scholarship opportunity
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state announces scholarships to students to study in Ethiopia. The state director for quality assurance, Gabriel Ater Ather notified that those who completed ordinary school certificate in 2022, qualify for the scholarship. According to the director, the state ministry of general education[Read More…]
Governor fulfills SSP 10 million pledge
By Hou Akot Hou Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Tong Aken Ngor, has fulfilled his 10 million South Sudanese pound pledge to build Aweil East football pitch. He handed over the money on Tuesday, as he promised during the laying of the foundation stone at Mabil Playground in[Read More…]
Missing man found dead
By Hou Akot Hou A 53-year-old man who had gone missing for about four days at Malek-alel in Aweil South County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) has been found dead. The deceased man was found in the bush on the outskirts of Malek-Alel town, which is the Aweil[Read More…]
Aweil East returnees receive aid
By Hou Akot Hou Returnees who fled Sudan’s conflict and returned to South Sudan received non-food items, on Tuesday, at Wanyjok in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Christian Initiative for Restoration Development Agency (CIRDA)and Samaritan’s Purse both faith-based organizations donated the non-food items. Speaking to this[Read More…]
Mothers urged not to ignore immunization
By Hou Akot Hou Director of the Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI) in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Mr. Santino Ngong Chan, is encouraging lactating mothers of children under five to complete their children’s immunization course. In a live talk show on Akol Yam FM in Aweil Town on Monday,[Read More…]
Woman dies of snake bite
By Hou Akot Hou A 42-year-old woman in Gak-rol Payam, Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, succumbed to a snake bite over the weekend. The victim, identified as Amiir Akol, was walking to the market when she met her tragic end. Gabriel Deng Garang, a relative of the[Read More…]
Aweil North receives motorboat
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North County commissioner in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) received a motorboat that will help civilians cross the Nyamel River and save lives. Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol, who received the boat at Nyamlel River on Saturday, said the motorboat delivered to them will serve[Read More…]
A man dies after killing three
By Yang Ater Yang Unclassified Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) staff succumbed to bullet injuries after killing three others and wounding one person, in Lakes state. The deceased include RRC chairperson, Dut Malual Chahoch, a senior staff, Joseph Maker Amuom, a captain in prison service, Maker Koc-jook and another person[Read More…]
Residents urged to report crimes
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Gazal state is urging local residents to cooperate and report crimes. In the last week, the state, especially Aweil town has witnessed a series of thefts, looting at gunpoint and other crimes. Captain Guot Guot Akol, the police spokesperson, stated that[Read More…]
SPLM councilors, advisors take oath
By Hou Akot Hou Members of Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) Council in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State and technical advisors took oath of allegiance, on Friday. SPLM diehards, who gave allegiance to the party, include assistant secretaries and directors. The state governor, Tong Aken Ngor, an SPLM party super[Read More…]
Community contributions impress county commissioner
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North County commissioner urges the community to continue contributing to support development of Malual Centre Payam. Kiir Chan Wol made the appeal on Wednesday during his tour of the payam He acknowledges the cooperation of Pamat community building in Malual Centre Payam premise through their[Read More…]