Jonglei State has urged the National Government to deploy unified forces to the borderlines to prevent more subnational violence between Jonglei and Greater Pibor. This comes after over five thousand armed youth from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPPA), allegedly carried out a deadly attack in Jonglei state, killing 28[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Budi County hands over three Ugandan suspects
Budi County authorities, Eastern Equatoria State have handed over three suspected cattle raiders from Kathile Sub-County of Kaabong district to the Ugandan government. They were arrested on November 21, 2023, by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSDF) at Himan Boma Lotukei Payam. On Feb. 5th, 2023, the three suspects,[Read More…]
At least 95 graduate in vocational training
At least 95 youth and women have graduated after completing three months of training in hairdressing, agriculture, masonry, and tailoring in Wulu County, Lakes State. The training implemented by the Disable Agency for Rehabilitation and Development (DARD) was supported by Oxfam and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), to provide[Read More…]
St. Theresa’s Arabic Choir celebrates 39th anniversary
On a beautiful Saturday morning, St. Theresa Cathedral Parish in Kator was filled with excitement as Arabic Choir celebrated its 39th anniversary. The atmosphere was electric and filled with an air of celebration as the choir members performed various songs and hymns to mark the occasion. The choir joyously sung[Read More…]
Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak
Ministry of Health has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in Gangura Payam, Yambio, Western Equatoria State, following the identification of a case. According to the health ministry, on December 21, 2023, an 18-year-old male from Kangura village experienced symptoms including general body weakness, headache, epigastric discomfort, fever, blood vomiting, and[Read More…]
Over 300 firearms collected in Gondokoro-army
By Charles K Mark A joint security force reported on Friday that it seized over 300 weapons including machine guns from unauthorized persons in Gondokoro Payam. This comes after the residents there complained of harassment by the forces deployed there to carry out the disarmament. Gen. James Thoi Chany,[Read More…]
Three soldiers wounded in Custom Market riots -Police
By Bida Elly David At least three police officers were injured in a protest by street vendors in Custom Market over the weekend. The incident occurred after Central Equatoria State government in collaboration with the city council, carried out an eviction exercise of street vendors, to improve the internal roads[Read More…]
Jonglei attack toll rises to 28 death cases
By Charles K Mark Death toll of an attack in Poktap Payam, Duk County, in Jonglei state has risen to 28 and 18 people sustained injuries. Duk county commissioner, Peter Latjor Chuol confirmed the new report, saying it rose up from 15 death cases, last week. “Now the death[Read More…]
Election Commission members take oath
By William Madouk Members of the reconstituted National Election Commission are set to be sworn into office today, Monday. The National Elections Commission is a regulatory body that holds the responsibility of managing and overseeing all aspects of the electoral process within the country. The swearing-in ceremony will take[Read More…]
Warrap pins death penalty on revenge killing, cattle raiding
By William Madouk As baffling as it seems, Warrap state cabinet has passed a law slapping firing-squad on culprits of cattle raid and revenge killing when proven in court. “Anyone who is proven by the Criminal Tribunal Court to have stolen or raided cattle shall be fire-squad and the[Read More…]
Makeny hands President Kiir Nilepet’s strides
By William Madouk Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet), managing director has handed to President Salva Kiir, a record of transforming the stature of the oil corporation. Eng. Bernard Amour Makeny on Thursday, 4th January 2024, meeting, briefed President Kiir on the conditions of the oil sector. “I also highlighted to[Read More…]
Governor Muor pursues Twic-Ngok for peace
By William Madouk Warrap State governor, Kuol Muor Muor is making a splendid move to restore elusive peace and desired security between Twic and Ngok of Abyei. The state boss, who just concluded a day peace tour to Turalei of Twic County called on the community to cease revenge[Read More…]
Mayor to crackdown on drug dealers
By Bida Elly David Juba City Council Mayor Flora Gabriel has revealed that she plans to launch a crackdown on traders selling illicit drugs to young people. Last year, she warned traders against selling drugs to young people, as most are toxic. Despite initial warnings, some traders or drug[Read More…]
MPs turn to God, on recess
By William Madouk Members from the Council of States sought divine guidance before embarking on a month-long recess to visit their constituencies. The 100 members conducted a spiritual retreat session for God’s intervention. On Thursday, the Council of States and South Sudan Council of Churches teamed up in a[Read More…]
Rumbek Central kicks off vaccination
By Yang Ater Yang Five-day vaccination program for Onchocerca Volvulus (also called Onchocerciasis) and Lymphatic Filariasis has been launched in Rumbek Center. Rumbek County health department, in collaboration with the Christian Blind Mission organization, is carrying out the program with support from the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccination targets[Read More…]
Futuyo urges unified forces to combat crimes
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State governor urges recently deployed Unified Forces to step up and take charge of the security of the state. General Alfred Futuyo Karaba on Friday visited the Unified Forces deployed at Yambio military base in Western Equatoria state. The governor explained that some criminals[Read More…]
Moro urges non-aggression to peace parties
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) urges peace partners to advocate for political space and non-aggression towards opponents as the agreement comes to an end. Chairperson of the political party, Moro Isaac Jenesio made the call in a statement issued to mark the 7th[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs puts 21 absentees on notice
By William Madouk South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation has given a one-week ultimatum to 21 of its absentee officials to report to duty. In a notice published on Newspapers, Undersecretary in Foreign Affairs, Mayen Dut Wol listed the staff members absent from duty without permission.[Read More…]
Fresh attack kills 15 in Jonglei state
By Charles K Mark At least 15 people have allegedly been killed and 17 others wounded after a fresh attack in Poktap Boma in Duk Padiet of Jonglei State. According to the County Commissioner of Duk Padiet, Peter Latjor Chuol a group of armed criminals allegedly from Gumuruk County[Read More…]
Jesus’ first public ministry
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For the first time, Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We have to understand the mind of Christ regarding how he dealt with the preaching of the gospel, which is the good news. There[Read More…]