By Deng Ghai Deng Against a backdrop of heightened tensions and recent deadly clashes, the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly has moved decisively to address the unrest in Duk and Twic East Counties by forming a dedicated committee aimed at restoring peace. Chaired by Hon. Maker Chol Adol, the 7-member[Read More…]
Jonglei State
Police rushes to quell deadly Duk, Twic East clashes
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State have dispatched police forces to quell deadly clashes between rival communities of Duk and Twic East Counties. Maj. Gen. Elia Costa, the Jonglei State police commissioner, confirmed that nine people were killed and eight others wounded during clashes between the Hol[Read More…]
Prison Director suspended after jailbreak
By Deng Ghai Deng The director of Bor Central Prison has been suspended following a daring prison break that saw at least four inmates forcefully freed by armed assailants in the Tibeek suburb on Saturday. Eyewitness Nyok Malet, reporting via a WhatsApp group, stated that members of the Hol[Read More…]
Detained Bor Photojournalist released
By Deng Ghai Deng The photojournalist who was detained in Jonglei State for nearly a month without formal charges, Abraham Aleu Anyieth Aleu, has been released following international outcry and legal intervention, his lawyer confirmed. Aleu was forcefully taken from his home in Bor on June 29 by a[Read More…]
Charge or set him free; wife of detained photojournalist demands
By Deng Ghai Deng Athieng J. Aleu, the wife of a detained photojournalist has expressed her sadness and concern over the prolonged arbitrary detention of her husband by security operatives, alleging severe mistreatment and denial of basic rights. In an emotional plea, Athieng stated that her husband was forcibly[Read More…]
Civil Society work stalls in Bor after office shutdown
By Deng Ghai Deng The Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), has raised alarm over escalating harassment and intimidation of its members by security forces. This followed a forced closure of INTREPID South Sudan’s office by the National Security Service (NSS) on July 2nd in Bor town. Peter Ajak Ayom, a[Read More…]
14 abducted children return to Akobo
By Deng Ghai Deng At least fourteen children who were abducted from Akobo County several years ago have finally returned home from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The joyous reunions, however, are accompanied by a sad challenge: some of the children struggle to remember their own identities or[Read More…]
UNICEF, Bor town in joint tree planting campaign
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has joined forces with the Bor Municipal Council to launch a tree-planting campaign across Bor town. The initiative, which kicked off on Thursday, aims to plant 5,000 trees in strategic locations, including the prominent Main Pakwau roundabout. The campaign[Read More…]
Hunger kills 12 lives in Likuangole County
By Manas James Okony At least 12 people, among them five children, have succumbed to starvation in Likuangole County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The devastating events occurred over a short span of a week, from June 28 to July 2. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper,[Read More…]
Civil Society condemns intimidation of leaders after Bor protests
By Rehan Ajuet Moun South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF) has strongly condemned the intimidation and targeting of civil society leaders and journalists by security agents in the aftermath of recent peaceful protests in Bor, Jonglei State. On June 17th and 24th, 2024, the civilians of Jonglei State took[Read More…]
Insecurity, Infrastructure Woes devastate Nyirol County
By Kidega Livingstone Insecurity, poor roads, communication and food insecurity plagues Nyirol County officials in Jonglei State. A delegation led by Nyirol County Commissioner, James Bol Makuei raise the concerns while meeting Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai in his office. In a statement to the media,[Read More…]
Twelve killed, 10 injured in Pochalla attack
By Kidega Livingstone A dozen civilians were shot dead, 10 others injured when unidentified armed youth in greater Pibor region attacked Ajwara Payam in Pochalla North County on Easter Sunday morning. Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) information minister Abraham Kelang, who confirmed the gruesome incident to No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
UNMISS, partners hand over water facility in Jonglei State
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Jonglei State government and partners have handed over a solar-powered water facility to community in the Uror County. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Jonglei State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, John Samuel Manyuon said the facility is meant to supply water to an estimated 2,000[Read More…]
Two killed in fresh attack in Akobo
By Mamer Abraham At least two people were reportedly killed and a score wounded at 8:00 a. m, on Sunday morning attack in Akobo County, Jonglei State. The commissioner of Akobo County, Puok Nyang Tutjiek, said in a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday that the[Read More…]
Jonglei slams misuse of media freedom
By Mamer Abraham A press secretary in Jonglei State governor’s office has slammed journalists over misuse of media freedom. Ruach Wanlow Kong said freedom of expression should not be exercised to allow defamation, hate speech, insults, and propaganda. “Currently, we are facing an unethical trend when it comes to freedom[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…]
Armed youth detain Bentiu-bound boat
By Yien Gattour Mead A boat transporting food and passengers from Juba to Bentiu in Unity State has been held by armed youth along River Nile in Jonglei State for the past five days. According to a crew member the boat was detained on Sunday, November 19th, without any[Read More…]
Use talent to promote peace-Minister
By Charles K Mark Jonglei State Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, urges the youth to promote a culture of peace using their talents. Mabil Makuach Dau was speaking at Peace Festival last organized by UNHCR Field Office and Jonglei State Ministry of Peace Building in Bor. A wrestling[Read More…]
Fish traders decry hefty taxes
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…]
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…]