By Yiep Joseph Several stakeholders have called upon South Sudanese leaders to remember Pope Francis’s message of peace by implementing the pending tasks outlined in the peace agreement. On Monday, the Vatican announced his passing at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,[Read More…]
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Activist demands investigation into alleged Rights violations in Nasir
By Nakwam Rose Civil society activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has urgently called for a thorough investigation into alleged widespread human rights violations in Nasir. His demand follows the circulation of disturbing images and videos online purportedly depicting the aftermath of the[Read More…]
Five chiefs arrested over cattle theft in Warrap
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Warrap State governor, Magok Magok Deng, has ordered arrest of five chiefs from Pagakdit in Tonj North County for failing to recover 300 cattle raided from Leer community of Kirik Payam. In an interview on phone, the state minister of information, James Ayiek Bath confirmed the[Read More…]
Akobo County Commissioner suspended
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has issued a gubernatorial order suspending Akobo Commissioner, Puot Nyang on Thursday, reportedly due to security and administrative issues. According to a suspension letter obtained by this publication, Commissioner Nyang is accused of inconsistency in his duty station[Read More…]
Two killed in Duk County, violence rising
By Manas James At least two people, including a woman, were killed during a raid by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, in a tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon. According to John Chatim Ruei, the Duk County commissioner, the attack also resulted in the theft of an unspecified[Read More…]
South Sudan mends ties with U.S
By Philip Buda Ladu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan announced, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, that it is actively working to strengthen its relationship with the United States amidst recent tensions. In a press statement, the Ministry revealed that the Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, Minister[Read More…]
Two killed in Duk County, violence rising
By Manas James At least two people, including a woman, were killed during a raid by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, in a tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon. According to John Chatim Ruei, the Duk County commissioner, the attack also resulted in the theft of an unspecified number[Read More…]
Transferred knowledge gone; understood knowledge comes
In many traditional classrooms, education has been defined as transfer of knowledge from a teacher to a learner. A teacher functions as a transmitter of knowledge. In such classrooms, the most important person is a teacher. He/she is the reason for learning. This mind-set has entered into the veins of[Read More…]
Juba-Nimule Highway, in sorrow state- Activist
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has called on the national government to repair Juba-Nimule highway, citing that it continues to worsened due to rain. Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Said that Juba-Nimule highway that connects South Sudan to other part of[Read More…]
Police detains four suspects over re-opening closed Church
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, have detained four suspects for re-opening a disputed Church which was closed by government, two years ago. A Church belonging to Episcopal Church of South Sudan ECSS was in 2023, closed over a Church wrangle among ECSS top Bishops. However,[Read More…]
South Sudan mourns Pope Francis
By Yiep Joseph South Sudanese joins rest of the world to mourn Pop Francis who was declared dead on Easter Monday, after battling double pneumonia. Francis had been hospitalized in February with bronchitis, which later developed into bilateral pneumonia. After 38 days at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, he returned[Read More…]
Church, State gov’t embroils in land row
By Yiep Joseph The leadership of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Munuki has named Central Equatoria State government in Church land grabbing. According to a statement extended to the media, the church claimed that CES officials have started allocating church land to individuals. “Under the guard of the National Security,[Read More…]
An open letter to the President
By Hon Deng Nyiwel Dhieu Your Excellence, Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, forgive your brother, Dr Riek Machar Teny, First vice president of the republic. Happy Easter, My President, I come before you with my knees down, asking for your kindness to listen to[Read More…]
Peace must begin within us
Growing up in South Sudan, many of us have known conflict more than calm. Our lives have been shaped by struggle—first for liberation, then for survival. Independence in 2011 brought hope, but not the peace we had long imagined. More than a decade later, we are still searching, not just[Read More…]
Security situation remains tense after clashes in Pigi County
By Manas James Okony The security situation in Pigi County, in Jonglei State, remains highly volatile following clashes that occurred on Saturday. The entire county is currently deserted by civilians, who have fled in fear of renewed violence. These clashes involved the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and a[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to repatriate over 2,000 stranded returnees in Abyei
By Yiep Joseph Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) has announced plans to facilitate the movement of its citizens returning from Sudan due to the ongoing conflict there. In a statement to the media, state authorities acknowledged that some of their citizens returning from Sudan due to the conflict became[Read More…]
Gov’t dispatches delegation to defuse Visa saga
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan government has announced plans to dispatch a high-level delegation to the United States of America (USA) to resolve the complete repatriation of its citizens who were removed from the US. Earlier this month, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of visas for[Read More…]
Council of Churches urges leaders to renew commitment to peace
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has called on South Sudanese leaders to renew their commitment to peace through sincere dialogue to resolve any misunderstandings. In their Easter Pastoral message of hope, extended to the media, the Council and leaders from various churches urged the nation’s leaders[Read More…]
SSPDF recaptures Nasir
By Staff Writer South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has announced the recapture of Nasir County of Upper Nile State from the “White Army” after months of battle. In a statement issued yesterday, Army spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang stated, “on behalf of SSPDF command, the National Army Spokesman[Read More…]
Police deployed to curb crimes during Easter
By Yiep Joseph With the hope of cracking down on criminal activities as Christians celebrate the Easter season, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has laid out strong security plans, including the deployment of police forces. Speaking to journalists on Friday during the deployment of police personnel to strategic areas,[Read More…]