By Aweye Teddy Onam For three days in a row, on Monday, parts of Custom Market remained closed and under heavy police guard following a protest by street vendors. The protests that started on Friday sparked a standoff between the vendors and authorities. Three police officers were injured following[Read More…]
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Elections scheduled for December-NEC
By Bida Elly David The head of the South Sudan National Election Commission, Abednego Akok, has said the elections will take place in December as per the peace agreement. “The peace agreement clearly states that elections will be conducted two months before the transitional period ends…. Therefore, elections will[Read More…]
Making your life count
So Jotham became mighty because he prepared his ways before the Lord, his God. 2chronicles 27:6 The estimated population of people on earth today is 7.2 billion, and each and every one has been given a specific gift to serve their generation. The twenty-seventh book of the Second Chronicles, verse[Read More…]
This year, I’m not only a citizen but also a voter
This year, this particular year, I’m not merely a citizen, but also a potential voter. It is hard to get informed voters, but when you get one, hold him/her very well. So, hold me very well. I have informed you already. I should be fed well. I should be protected[Read More…]
Upper Nile warns against scammers
Office of Upper Nile State governor has warned the public not to be duped by Facebook scams. This came after the office of the governor noticed an unusual activity where some individuals opened several Facebook pages in the name of the Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyai, and begged[Read More…]
IGP arrives Aweil
Inspector General of Police, General Atem Marol Biar, in Northern Bahr El Ghazal as part of his countrywide tour to assess the work of the police force. He stated that he and his team wanted to familiarize themselves with the situation on the ground to ensure the police are performing[Read More…]
IGP warns Wau police against malpractices
Inspector General of Police, Gen Atem Marol Biar, has urged Western Bahr el Ghazal State police to avoid malpractice or face legal consequences. Addressing the force in Wau on Saturday, Gen Atem directed the police personnel to work as a team alongside other organized forces. “If I am talking about[Read More…]
Human rights commission demands justice over Duk killings
Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission in Jonglei State, Deng Aruei Yak has said the attackers in Duk County must be brought to book. Deng said in a statement seen by No.1 Citizen blamed the attacks on the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and called upon the authorities in the Greater[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to deploy Unified Forces in Jonglei
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…]
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…]