By Yang Ater Yang Three people have been killed and two others wounded in clashes involving armed youths in Malueth Payam of Rumbek North County, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred at around 5 p.m. on Monday at Malueth Payam headquarters, where community members had gathered for a peace dialogue[Read More…]
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Rumbek Central hands over 30 recovered livestock to owners
By Yang Ater Yang The caretaker commissioner of Rumbek Central County, Manyiel Riak Manyiel, has handed over 30 recovered livestock to their rightful owners following the October 9 violence in Rumbek Town. The animals, comprising two cows and 28 goats, were looted during clashes involving armed youth from the Nyang[Read More…]
Rumbek Central County paramount chief passes away in Juba
By Yang Ater Yang Paramount Chief Sultan, Madol Mathok Agolder, has passed away at the age of 87 in Juba following a prolonged illness. The respected traditional leader died while battling sickness. His passing marks a significant loss to the Agaar community and South Sudan at large; he served for[Read More…]
Peace Canal condemns fighting between Kuei and Pakam communities in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal has condemned fighting between the Kuei community of Rumbek Central County and the Pakam community of Rumbek North County, describing the violence as a painful setback to peace and unity among the Dinka Agar community. Mary Arun Gol, Area Coordinator and Acting Peacebuilding Manager[Read More…]
Lakes State mourns wrestler Alijou Nhial
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State is mourning the death of renowned wrestler Alijou Nhial, popularly known as “Coronavirus,” who died at Nile King Specialised Hospital in Juba on Monday at approximately 3:30 a.m. following reported complications from hepatitis B and meningitis. Nhial, a celebrated wrestler from Yirol West County,[Read More…]
ATTACK: Rumbek clashes force residents to flee
By Lodu William Odiya Armed clashes between youths from the Nyang and Pakam communities have spread into Rumbek town, the capital of Lakes State, forcing residents to flee their homes as security forces move to contain the violence. The fighting began on Thursday in Nyangkot village, on the outskirts of[Read More…]
Clashes over 70 people killed in Rumbek town of Lakes State
By Lodu William Odiya At least 71 people have reportedly been killed in armed clashes in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, according to a government statement. In a statement that was released by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, the violence erupted at approximately 4:00 a.m. when armed[Read More…]
Lakes stakeholders trained on Quick Impact Projects in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang At least 60 government officials, implementing partners, civil society representatives, women’s groups, and youth representatives have been trained on the implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) in Rumbek, Lakes State. The two-day training was organised by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to strengthen[Read More…]
Two brothers kill each other over a goat dispute in Rumbek North
By Yang Ater Yang Two brothers, who were sons of the Executive Chief of Meen Payam in Rumbek North County, Lakes State, were killed in a gunfight last Wednesday following a dispute over a goat, according to a family member. Santino Adong Keloktuol, a family elder, confirmed the incident, saying[Read More…]
Over 50 fistula patients discharged in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang At least 51 women have successfully undergone surgery for obstetric fistula and have been discharged from Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek, Lakes State, following treatment and recovery guidance from health workers. The fistula treatment was conducted by the Lakes State Ministry of Health in partnership[Read More…]
INCIDENT: Health worker killed in Rumbek North ambush
By Yang Ater Yang A nutrition health worker has been killed in an alleged road ambush while travelling from Rumbek North County to Rumbek; authorities in Lakes State have confirmed. The incident reportedly occurred in Amok Village along the road connecting Rumbek North County and Rumbek, as the health worker[Read More…]
Civil Society urges Lakes government to reopen state parliament
By Yang Ater Yang The Civil Society Organisations Network (CiSON) in Lakes State has called on the state government to urgently reopen the Transitional Lakes State Legislative Assembly, which has reportedly been inactive for about 11 months. The Assembly has not held regular sittings since November 2025, with the continued[Read More…]
Lakes State launches fistula treatment campaign
By Yang Ater Yang The Lakes State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with CUAMM and other partners, has launched a week-long fistula treatment campaign at Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek, targeting women affected by fistula across the state’s eight counties. The campaign is being conducted under the theme “Close[Read More…]
7 killed in attempted cattle raid in Rumbek North County
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Rumbek North County confirmed that 7 people, including 3 soldiers from SSPDF, police, 2 children, and 2 women, were killed, and 6 others were wounded in an attempted cattle raid by suspected armed youths from the SPLM-IO rebels’ group from Panyijar County. An SPLM-IO[Read More…]
Police hunting unknown gunman over shooting dead of civil defense officer in Rumbek town
By Yang Ater Yang The police authorities in the Lakes State’s capital, Rumbek, have been hunting and investigating an unknown gunman who shot and killed a civil defense officer identified as Manyiel Achut on duty at Boh 2 Petrol Station. The police spokesperson, Lt. Col. Elijah Mabor Makuac, said there[Read More…]
University Graduates and an Infant Killed in Brutal Highway Attack
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A horrific highway ambush has claimed the lives of two university graduates and an infant, sparking a wave of grief and outrage across Mayiandit County. The victims were traveling along the Rumbek-Mayiandit highway when they came under attack by a suspected group of youth from Maper.[Read More…]