By Manas James Okony Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk has invited self-exiled activist Bol Deng Bol to return to his hometown of Bor, a notable development for civil society in the country. Bol fled Bor after facing an attempted arbitrary arrest by security operatives in June, following his[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Twic East County needs swift flood mitigation measures-residents
By Yiep Joseph As floods continue to submerge most areas in Jonglei State, residents of Twic East County are appealing to the newly appointed commissioner to initiate projects that can help alleviate the situation. During the welcoming ceremony of the commissioner, Juach Arok, at the county headquarters, the people[Read More…]
Youth leaders call for financial accountability, reforms in Jonglei
By Dogga Luwo The third Youth-Led Public Discourse on Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Institutional Reforms concluded last week in Bor, Jonglei State, marking a significant milestone in youth engagement in governance. Organized by the Christian Agency for Peace and Development, with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), the event[Read More…]
Humanitarian crisis looms as floods ravage Pochalla
By Manas James Okony Severe flooding has devastated Pochalla North and South counties in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPA), rendering several villages uninhabitable and exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over the weekend, Munira Abdel-Wuhab Suleiman, a Member of Parliament (MP)[Read More…]
Bor Hospital workers resume duties after strike
By Deng Ghai Deng Health workers at Bor State Hospital have resumed their duties after a prolonged strike that severely impacted patient care. Last month, operations at the hospital came to a standstill when 234 healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, and lab technicians, halted work and locked the hospital’s[Read More…]
UNDP boosts Jonglei High Court
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State High Court President , John Yel Aleu, praised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its continued commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights. The commendation followed a donation on Thursday in Bor, which included essential logistical materials such[Read More…]
Jonglei esteems former Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Elia Costa
By Deng Ghai Deng Residents and police officers in Jonglei State, in a heartfelt farewell ceremony, honoured Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, who has been relocated following a three-year tenure as police commissioner. Lauded for his exceptional leadership, Gen. Costa’s tenure was marked by a significant reduction in insecurity[Read More…]
Tensions high in Ayod after deadly cattle raid
By Deng Ghai Deng A violent cattle raid in Jonglei State’s Ayod County has resulted in one fatality and the theft of over 4,000 heads of cattle. The attack, allegedly carried out by thieves from the neighbouring Uror County last week, has raised tensions and calls for intervention. Mary[Read More…]
Flood devastates Fangak County
By Deng Ghai Deng Floodwaters have overrun Fangak County’s headquarters in Jonglei state, displacing over 6,000 residents and causing widespread devastation. Boutrus Biel, the county commissioner, reported that essential infrastructure had been destroyed, leaving displaced individuals without shelter, food, and other necessities. Biel has begun mobilizing boats to relocate[Read More…]
Strike over unpaid incentives paralyzes Bor Hospital
By Deng Ghai Deng Bor Hospital, Jonglei State has come to a standstill as medical staff began a strike on Monday, due to unpaid incentives and delayed salaries leaving patients without care. The walkout follows a formal strike threat issued by the hospital’s medical staff two weeks ago, amid[Read More…]
Bor open water channels amid rising Nile floodwater
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State capital Bor have initiated an operation to clear water channels in response to the increasing floodwaters threatening the town. Mayor John Tiopic Achiek reported that the Nile River has surged to dangerous levels, closing the town’s main dyke and prompting immediate[Read More…]
MSF resumes operation in Ulang
By Deng Ghai Deng Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has fully resumed medical services in Ulang after a temporary suspension due to security concerns. The MSF team has returned to Ulang and reinstated all medical activities, reaffirming their commitment to delivering essential care to the local community. The suspension, which[Read More…]
Armed robbers attack senior SPLM official in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng A senior member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party, in Jonglei state was on Monday evening attacked and robbed by armed assailants. Mr. Tuong Majok Deng, is the deputy chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Jonglei State. He is also[Read More…]
Security reopens Bor-based civil society office
By Deng Ghai Deng National Security Service (NSS) has reopened the office of INTREPID South Sudan (ISS) in Bor, a significant development following on 2nd July’s abrupt closure of the organization. The shutdown, which was widely condemned as an act of intimidation, had disrupted critical advocacy and humanitarian projects[Read More…]
Alarm over rising snakebites in Twic East
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State’s Twic East County have issued a grave warning about the escalating number of snakebite cases as flooding in the region reaches alarming levels. Authorities in Twic East County, Jonglei State, have issued a grave warning about the increasing number of snakebite[Read More…]
Health workers threaten strike over unpaid incentives
By Deng Ghai Deng Bor Hospital Staff in Jonglei State have issued a formal threat to strike, due to unpaid incentives. In a letter addressed to the Jonglei State Ministry of Health, Crisis Management Committee of the hospital staff expressed deep frustration over lack of resolution from the Ministry[Read More…]
Motorboat fire injures 19 in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng At least 19 people are receiving medical treatment following a catastrophic fire that gutted a motorboat carrying diesel and petrol on Sunday. The boat, which was loaded in Juba and enroute Unity State, caught fire under unclear circumstances. Elijah Thongbor, Secretary General of the Boat[Read More…]
HUNGER: Over 40 die in Greater Pibor Administrative Area
By Deng Ghai Deng Greater Pibor Administrative Area has been gripped by a devastating hunger crisis, with over 40 reported deaths due to starvation. The dire situation has captured the attention of national and international bodies as the local government and humanitarian agencies scramble to address the escalating emergency.[Read More…]
Day Star Academy tops Maths contest in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng Day Star Academy triumphed in a recent Mathematics contest held in Bor, outperforming three other secondary schools in both junior and senior categories. The competition, which took place at Alliance High School on Friday, aimed to bolster students’ mathematical skills in preparation for university entrance.[Read More…]
Duk, Twic East communities agree to end hostilities
By Deng Ghai Deng Ayual community of Twic East County and Hol community of Duk County have agreed to end a deadly conflict that has left more than 15 people dead over the past few months, officials announced on Sunday. The agreement was reached during a consultative peace conference[Read More…]