By Gladys Kole The Royal Norwegian Embassy in South Sudan said free press is not the enemy of the people but rather the guardian of truth as South Sudan joins the world to mark 3rd May, the world press Freedom Day. In the statement seen by this outlet, Deputy Head[Read More…]
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Freedom of expression is vital in constitution making-AMDISS
By Aweye Teddy Onam As South Sudan joins the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has called on stakeholders to guarantee freedom of expression for everyone as the country gears towards making a permanent constitution. In a[Read More…]
NBGs: Parents urged to rush children for measles vaccination
By Hou Akot Hou Parents have been urged to take advantage of vaccinating their children against measles, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state before days run out for the lifesaving jab. The coordinator for Expanded Immunization Programme, (EPI) for Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Santino Ngong Chan made the appeal[Read More…]
Central Equatoria jostles measures against Nile pollution
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Central Equatoria State adhoc committee investigating the extensive waste littering in Juba along the banks of the River Nile has on Tuesday, submitted its preliminary report to Governor. Acting Chairperson of the committee for Physical Infrastructure, who is also the Deputy Mayor of Juba City[Read More…]
Six years on, U.S still demands answers on Allan’s death
By Bida Elly David The United States and United Kingdom embassies have again renewed calls for the government of South Sudan to investigate death of Christopher Allen, the American freelancing journalist who died while covering clashes in 2017. In a statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, the two[Read More…]
Archbishop Ameyu shames irresponsible men
By Emelda Siama John Lopula The Metropolitan Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has slammed men for abandoning responsibilities upon women to shoulder the burden of upbringing children, single handedly. Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla noted during a Homily at St. Mary’s Immaculate Parish-Terekeka on Sunday, that the act[Read More…]
How effective is freedom of expression and press in South Sudan
Guest Writer By Agoku Christine Taban May 3rd is the World Press Freedom Day and South Sudan is among the countries which will commemorate this important day but what is the meaning of World Press Freedom Day? Every year, on this date, the world celebrates the fundamental principles of press[Read More…]
Ghanaian Peacekeepers awarded UN peace Medals in Bentiu
By Gladys Kole The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, made a special trip to present medals of honor to 700 Ghanaian peace keepers in South Sudan, acknowledging their remarkable contribution to UNMISS’s peacekeeping objectives. Medal parade held in Bentiu honored Ghanaian peacekeepers serving[Read More…]
Judiciary must be capacitated and salary structure be improved
By Joseph Akim Gordon Every country in the world has a set of laws to govern the country to keep laws and rules that are created to be enforced by the judiciary, to regulate behavior and attitudes for peaceful coexistence, and those who break the laws will be penalized. Because[Read More…]
‘Go home, we will not fight again,’ so what?
By Chol Peter Majoh Mayen On several occasions, Kiir and Machar have been equally calling the IDPs and refugees to return to their homes. This call has always been accompanied by the promise: “We will not fight again.” During his visit to the PoCs in Juba, Dr. Machar reiterated that he[Read More…]
Nearly 3,000 Sudanese camping at Aweil North County
By Hou Akot Hou At least 2,700 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Kiir-adem area of Aweil North County of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs), fleeing the gun violence in Sudan. The Minister of Information in William Anyuon Kuol revealed to the media following weekend visit to assess the number[Read More…]
Situation of Refugees and Returnees is alarming
By Gladys Kole The Sudan conflict has placed over 20,000 refugees and returnees in dire need of humanitarian aid at Paloouch, Renk and Jodah areas, along Sudan- South Sudan border. A government delegation with partners that went to assess the situation of the refugees and returnees fleeing fighting described the[Read More…]
NBGs: Parents urged to rush children for measles vaccination
By Hou Akot Hou Parents have been urged to take advantage of vaccinating their children against measles, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state before days run out for the lifesaving jab. The coordinator for Expanded Immunization Programme, (EPI) for Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Santino Ngong Chan made the appeal[Read More…]
Lakes State demands Public accountability and transparency
By Yang Ater Yang Public voices from various institutions in Lakes State, urge the government to promote accountability and transparency. The concerns were raised during a 2- day public accountability and transparency forum organized by Amalna organization with support from Norwegian People’s aid and UNDP in Rumbek on Friday. Over[Read More…]
Cloud of ambiguity swings around 2024 election conduct
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri South Sudan’s possibility of conducting general elections by December 2024 is in dilemma with some pending key tasks in the peace roadmap still to be implemented as the clock ticks down. Activists and analysts weigh that the prospects and atmosphere of conducting free and fair[Read More…]
SPLM-IO to speak on suspension of its lawmaker
By Bida Elly David Sudan People Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) party will officially respond on the recent suspension of its lawmaker, Juol Nhomngek from the parliament. The first deputy speaker of the Reconstituted National Assembly (R-TNLA), Nathaniel Oyet, has noted in a report extended to SPLM-IO political bureau. In the[Read More…]
South Sudan Activist pleads to President Salva Kiir for Pardon
By Amelda Siama John Lopula An activist in South Sudan, who had avoided the country over an alleged security threats after criticizing President Salva Kiir, has pleaded for forgiveness, terming what happened as an error. Dr. Peter Biar attacked President Kiir in an interview aired on Kenyan broadcaster (KTN) channel[Read More…]
Sudan generals agree to 7 days ceasefire
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri The two warring parties in the Sudan’s political unrest have agreed to a seven days truce, starting on the 4the to 11th of May as well to name their representatives to the peace talks at their places of convenience. South Sudan Ministry of Foreign[Read More…]
The untold suffering of Ayod, Old Fangak residents
By William Madouk At least three or five households from Ayod and old Fangak of Jonglei state are reportedly crossing to Unity State to access treatment at SPOC medical facility in Tharjiath. According to the Sudd Petroleum Operation Company (SPOC) media focal point, Mr. Lonya Banak, families spend two days[Read More…]
Sudan’s conflict poses threat to regional democracy
By Aweye Teddy Onam The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organizations (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, is asking IGAD and the African Union to take serious steps in resolving the Sudan conflict as it poses threat to regional democracy. The war between Sudan’s army and paramilitaries entered a third[Read More…]