By Yang Ater Yang Inadequate water points affect the population of Lakes State compelling women to travel long distances, taking many hours of their daily routine. Acinkoc Henry, a representative of Cipuou-mat Development Association, raised the plight of women, in Lakes State. “There are parts of Lakes State where[Read More…]
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Soldiers killed among six people in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang At least three security personnel and three civilians have been killed and two others injured by suspected armed raiders in Biling Boma, Yirol East County, Lakes State. The incident occurred on June 19, 2024, at around 4:30 p.m. when a group of armed raiders sneaked[Read More…]
Four killed, 21 injured in separate incidents
By Yang Ater Yang A communal fight among youth at Alual-dol cattle camp has left three people dead and two others wounded in Rumbek Central County. According to Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the incident occurred on Wednesday. He said a conflict erupted between young men[Read More…]
Eid-Al-Adha celebrations peaceful-Police
By Bida Elly David Police have reported zero security incidents with only minor accidents across the country during the recent Eid-Al-Adha celebrations. In an interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Wednesday, National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin stated that while there were concerns about potential threats from[Read More…]
One dead, 6 wounded in cattle camp clash
By Yang Ater Yang Clashes between cattle keepers in Alau cattle camp have left one person dead and six others wounded, according to the Lakes State Police. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Saturday, Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac explained that the altercation began when two young[Read More…]
25 equipped on electoral process
By Yang Ater Yang United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (UN IEAT) organized a 3-day “Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections” (BRIDGE) workshop in Lakes State. The training covered electoral principles, the legal framework for the electoral process, an overview of the electoral system, the roles and functions[Read More…]
Civil society trained on electoral process
By Yang Ater Yang At least 21 members of the Civil Society Organization Network, in Lakes State underwent a three-day training on the electoral process. The training was organized by the Community Empowerment Organization (CEPO) in partnership with the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ) and the[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners discuss water crisis
By Yang Ater Lakes State government has called on development partners to address critical water shortages in the region. This appeal was made during a coordination review meeting organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing and Public Utilities, in collaboration with the Center for Emergency Development Support (CEDS). The[Read More…]
Thunder strike kills 4 in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang At least four women were killed, and seven others survived a series of thunder strike in Nyangkot village, Rumbek Central County. The victims include two girls and two adults. The first incident occurred on Wednesday while the other on Thursday. Dut Manak Akuot, the commissioner[Read More…]
Over 300 cattle raided in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Over 300 head of cattle have been stolen in a raid carried out by armed youth in Lakes State. According to the authorities, the attack targeted livestock in Cueibet County. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, provided details on the incident. He confirmed that[Read More…]
Teenage girl commits suicide after dispute with mother
By Yang Ater Authorities in Lakes State have reported the tragic suicide of a 16-year-old girl in Cueibet County. According to the police, the incident occurred after the young girl got into a dispute with her mother over household chores. Lakes State Police Spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed[Read More…]
MPs summon local gov’t minister over tax use
By Yang Ater Revitalized Traditional Legislative Assembly in Lakes State has summoned the Minister of Local Government, Chol Kuotwel Manhom to appear before the house on Monday next week. The assembly wants the minister to answer questions about the collection and use of social services poll tax (hut-tax), as[Read More…]
Armed Youths raid recovered cattle at army barracks
By Yang Ater Yang A group of armed youths from Pakam community, Rumbek North County attacked a military base in Malek Payam, Rumbek Central County to raid cattle, on Sunday. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac while confirming the incident to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper,[Read More…]
Two people killed in Rumbek Counties
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed at two sperate cases in Rumbek Central and East Counties of Lakes state. According to the State Police Spokesman, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, in the first incident, a young man was shot dead at Abut cattle camp after[Read More…]
Over 500 patients register for eye surgery
By Yang Ater Yang A six-day eye surgery camp is ongoing at Rumbek State Hospital, targeting over 500 patients with cataracts. The initiative which commenced on Tuesday is a collaboration between the Lakes State Ministry of Health, Christian Blind Mission (CBM), Doctors with Africa CUAMM, and the Buluk Eye[Read More…]
MP accused of torture, forced marriage
By Yang Ater Yang A member of parliament, Daniel Dhieu Matuet, who representing Lakes State at national assembly, has been accused of torture and forcing his daughter, Akuchol Dhieu Matuet into marriage. Legal counsel, Kachuol Benjamin, the lawyer to the girl has filed a case at the Supreme Court.[Read More…]
Wildlife officer detained for negligence
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State are investigating a distressing incident where a 12-year-old boy allegedly shot and wounded a 6-year-old girl in Abiriu Payam. The incident, which took place in Pan-thilik village, has prompted the detention of a wildlife officer as part of the ongoing investigation.[Read More…]
Lakes State Civil Society Network elects new leaders
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Civil Society Organizations Network (CSON) in election of new leadership, entrusts Angelina Adhel Malual as chairperson and Abraham Matur as Secretary General. Rev. Elijah Magel Mahnom, chairperson of the electoral committee, confirmed a smooth election process. “We made the election, and the election[Read More…]
Lakes State Assembly reopens with focus on Security, Education, and Infrastructure
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor inaugurated the state Assembly after recess for its fourth session on April 25, 2024, highlighting achievements and challenges. Mabor emphasized the importance of maintaining security for elections and development. He reported a relatively calm in the past three months[Read More…]
Lakes State condemns cattle raids
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government condemns an attack by armed youth on Luanyjang community in Tonj East County, Warrap State. The attack on Sunday on War-liet village left three people dead, six others wounded, and over 900 cattle stolen. Lakes State Information Minister, Paul Cabiet Ayang said[Read More…]