Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper

Gov’t moves to address pension arrears

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Senior government officials have met to discuss efforts aimed at clearing pension fund arrears owed to civil servants, many of whom have gone unpaid for years. The discussion involved the Vice President and chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, and the Minister[Read More…]

More SPLM-IO soldiers defect to SSPDF

By Nakwam Rose   At least 132 soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – In Opposition (SPLM-IO) have emerged from hiding to embrace peace and pledge their loyalty to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Lobonok Payam, Central Equatoria. Major General Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesperson, welcomed[Read More…]

Reshuffle hits three States

By Nakwam Rose   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued series of decrees relieving officials in three states: Upper Nile, Warrap, and Central Equatoria State. The decrees, read over the state-owned TV, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation on Monday evening, primarily affected officials hailing from Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO). In[Read More…]

Potential War crime

By Philip Buda Ladu   The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has strongly condemned the aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, labeling it a potential war crime and a grave breach of international humanitarian law. The airstrike, which[Read More…]

Nation Talks

These are tough times for the citizens, who are crying for peace. The insecurity in the country has terrified every citizen because no one knows what might happen anywhere within South Sudan. Civilians are dying everywhere across the country. Government, where are you? Why are citizens not protected from such[Read More…]

South Sudan honors midwives on International Day

By Nakwam Rose South Sudan joined the global community in celebrating International Midwife’s Day under the theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.” Despite the country’s instability, South Sudan took the opportunity to honor the vital healthcare professionals and appreciate their significant contributions to the health sector. In a country grappling[Read More…]

Drugs shortage hits Northern Bahr el Ghazal State

By Hou Akot Hou   Several health facilities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, including Aweil Civil Hospital, which serves the largest population, lack essential drugs. Patients visiting health facilities are being diagnosed but directed to private pharmacies to purchase medications, which many find difficult to afford. Adut Aleu, a[Read More…]

Cultivating Prosperity: How Investing in Agriculture Builds a Stronger, Stable Nation

By Garang Garang Adim South Sudan, our young and hopeful nation, stands at a crucial crossroads. We are blessed with vast lands, fertile soils, and abundant water resources, yet, despite these natural gifts, many of our people still face hunger, poverty, and instability. The key to changing this reality lies[Read More…]

Press is still not free

As 3rd of May marked the World Press Freedom Day, ladies and gentlemen of the press should unite. Gentlemen and Ladies of the press must entangle themselves to become much stronger to liberate themselves from the chain of brutality, arbitrary arrest, harassment, and assassination. I know it takes as many[Read More…]

Three-day dialogue strengthens peaceful coexistence in Lainya

By James Juma Santino Lainya County has taken a crucial step towards fostering harmony between agrarians and pastoralists through a three-day dialogue. Lainya County Commissioner, Robert Lasu John, while opening the forum, emphasized the county’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. The commissioner underscored the importance of structured dialogue as a[Read More…]

UN condemns airstrike on Old Fangak Hospital

By Staff Writer The United Nations has strongly condemned a deadly airstrike on a hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, which occurred early Saturday morning, May 3rd. Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator demanded immediate protection for civilians and humanitarian facilities from all parties to the conflict. The attack struck a hospital[Read More…]