By Charles K Mark Fish traders operating in Jonglei State’s capital, Bor, have voiced their grievances about the high taxes imposed on them by the local government. The taxes, according to the traders, are having a detrimental impact on their ability to grow their businesses and succeed as[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Two killed, 10 wounded in Twic East
By Mamer Abraham At least two people have been reported killed and 10 others wounded in a cattle raid in Twic East County, Jonglei State. Chol Tor Gak, the commissioner of Twic East County, confirmed the attack yesterday, saying that at least 1,000 herds of cattle had been driven[Read More…]
Activist slams Jonglei governor for sacking labor minister
By Mamer Abraham Civil rights activists in Jonglei State have criticized the recent gubernatorial decree for the indefinite suspension of the state minister for labor, public service, and human resource development, John Bany Kuek. Bol Deng Bol, the chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network, claimed that the governor’s decree[Read More…]
UJOSS condemns breach of media freedom
By Mamer Abraham Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in Jonglei State has slammed the state Ministry of Information and Communication over its directive on the use of one language in radio broadcasts. The union stated in a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the[Read More…]
State warns media over single local language broadcast
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State Ministry of Information and Communication has warned radio stations and public announcers in Bor to refrain from using a single language to disseminate messages. Director-General at the Ministry of Information and Communication in Jonglei State, Mohamad Chuol said the use of one community language[Read More…]
Foiled cattle raid leaves 3 dead, 4 injured in Baidit
By Mamer Abraham At least three people have been killed and four wounded in an attack in Baidit Payam of Bor County, Jonglei State of South Sudan. Jonglei State police commissioner, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta said the Friday attack was orchestrated by suspects from Pibor. He added that perpetrators[Read More…]
Soldier, boy arrested for gun misuse
By Gladys Fred Kole A 25-year-old soldier is being held in police custody together with a 13-year-old boy who shot his cousin brother dead in Bor County, Jonglei State. The soldier is remanded for investigation over neglect of a gun, which was used by the teenage to kill his[Read More…]
Jonglei gov’t commended for tackling Women’s land dispute
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei Civil Society Network praises the move by the state government to resolve a land dispute involving women group vegetable garden, in Bor town. Bol Deng Bol, the chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), hails the state government for transparent and accountable resource management. “This[Read More…]
Jonglei leaders differ on land row
By William Madouk Jonglei State governor and his deputy have disagreed over formation of an investigation committee to probe the ex-Bor mayor for unlawful land allotment to firms and individuals in the town. Mr. Denay Jock Chagor wanted a committee to probe the alleged land disputes, but his deputy,[Read More…]
Three killed, 3 wounded over fish net
By Mamer Abraham Three people were killed, and three others wounded in a clash between Duk County and Twic East County youths on the “bioth-agany” island in Jonglei State of South Sudan. Jacob Chol, the commissioner of Twic East County, said the fighting ensued between some youths from the[Read More…]
Pochalla unrest: Anyuak King demands investigation
By Manas James King of Anyuak people, Akwai Nyiguo Akwai, has voiced frustration over the government’s lack of intervention to address the root causes of the ongoing conflict in Pochalla County. Clashes between SSPDF soldiers and armed Anyuak civilians, which began on 18 September, have resulted in numerous casualties[Read More…]
Jonglei students in Ethiopia install new leadership
By William Madouk Jonglei State Students Union in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Saturday sworn-in to office Mr. Kwach Gatluak as the new chairperson for the body. The newly elected students’ union executives took oath in the presence of a guest of honor, Dr. Ter Majiok, South[Read More…]
Hepatitis E outbreak hits Fangak, Pibor
By Mamer Abraham National Ministry of Health has announced an outbreak of Hepatitis E virus in Fangak of Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The report seen by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper indicates 12 deaths from Fangak accounting for 19 percent fatality rate. “It is worth noting[Read More…]
Jonglei, Lakes states to create buffer zone
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei and Lakes States governments of South Sudan have resolved to cling together far beyond their geographical boundaries. This was after Lakes’ state government handed over a Jonglei native who was wounded in a brawl in Toch on Awerial County on September 30, 2023. Jonglei State’s Minister[Read More…]
Teachers maintain protest over salary
By Manas James Over 200 teachers in the Jonglei State capital, Bor town, have vowed continued sit-down strike against transfer salaries to the state ministry of finance. Since early 2022, teachers have been receiving their salaries directly from the state education ministry due to concerns of misappropriation of allowances. On[Read More…]
Over 200 returnees still in dire situation
By Manas James Around 200 returnees in Bor town, Jonglei State, are facing a desperate situation, lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter. The individuals fled Sudan to escape the ongoing war and have been struggling since their arrival on July 4, according to Stephen Kuel, the representative of[Read More…]
Community Radio shuts over insecurity
By Manas James Radio Pochalla 88.0 FM, a community radio station operating in the Pochalla County headquarters, Pochalla town, has temporarily gone off air over ongoing conflict. Since Monday, Pochalla town in Jonglei state of South Sudan has witnessed sporadic clashes between local Anyuak youth and members of the SSPDF,[Read More…]
Two abductees escape captivity
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State authorities have confirmed that two women who were recently abducted by cattle raiders escaped from captivity and returned to the state. Elizabeth Nyadak John, the state minister for information and communication, said the women, identified as Nyareat Buom Tuong and Nyakueka Rial, reached Pajut town[Read More…]
Pochalla clashes leave 10 dead, 8 injured
By Charles K. Mark Acting Commissioner of Pochalla South County, Owiti Olung, said relative calm has returned to the area after the fierce fighting between the army and armed youth. Intensified clashes ensued on September 17, resulting in the killing of a former area South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF)[Read More…]
Jonglei fumes over killing, abduction of returnees
By William Madouk South Sudan’s Jonglei State has condemned attacks on returnees between Akobo East and West that led to death of 12 people and abduction of 5 children. The State Minister of Information, Elizabeth Nyadak said the victims were returnees from Ethiopia. “The perpetrators went away with five children—three[Read More…]