By Yang Ater Yang Four-day interstate dialogue between the Lauc-jang community of Warrap State and the Pakam community of Rumbek North County in Lakes State began on Monday. Organized by Peace Canal, the dialogue aims to address ongoing conflicts and issues affecting the bordering counties of Rumbek North, Cueibet, and[Read More…]
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Rumbek Hospital staff strike over unpaid incentives
By Yang Ater Yang Staff at Rumbek State Hospital have laid down their tools, demanding payment of four months’ worth of incentives owed by UNICEF, a health partner. Monica Yar, a registered midwife at the hospital said “we have gone on strike because we have not received our incentives for[Read More…]
A 21-year-old drowns in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang A 21-year-old man, Laat Dut Theem, drowned in a large pit left behind by a road construction company. According to Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, Lakes State Police Spokesperson, the incident took place in the Cuei-adukan area. The pit, once used to extract marram for road[Read More…]
Governor Rin pleads for salary solution amidst dilemma
By William Madouk Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny has expressed deep concern over the ongoing delay in salary payments for the state’s 13,000 civil servants. Speaking at the Governors’ Forum, governor Rin stated that salary delays are a serious issue contributing to poor performance and exacerbating the rise in crime[Read More…]
Three girls jailed over livestock theft
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Town Court B has sentenced three girls to one year each in prison for stealing 18 goats. The court’s decision, delivered on Tuesday, also included a fine of 85,000 SSP for each girl, alongside the requirement to return six goats to their rightful owners. The[Read More…]
Empowering local cooperatives: Milk processing facility opens in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Akon Buoi Cooperative Society Group in Rumbek, Lakes State has received a new milk handling facility, thanks to a resilience project funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by the AVSI Foundation. The facility, constructed by AVSI, will improve the quality and safety[Read More…]
South Sudan seeks regional body to address challenges of customs operations
By Bosco Bush South Sudan Revenue Authority [SSRA] requests East African region to help in addressing challenges hindering smooth customs operations and digital market taxation. Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority, Africano Mande made the request during the 52nd East Africa Revenue Authority Commissioner General [EARACG] meeting held on[Read More…]
Young man dies in Lakes State road accident
By Yang Ater Yang A young man has lost his life in a road accident that occurred between Kuelkuac and Wulu County. According to Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes State Police, the overall security situation in the state is currently calm and stable. “A young boy was[Read More…]
Drunkard kills sister, injures 10 others in Yirol
By Yang Ater Yang A 21-year-old man, under the influence of alcohol, killed his younger sister and injured ten others by detonating a hand grenade at home. The incident occurred in Kadula village, Yirol West County, on Wednesday, according to police officials. Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes[Read More…]
Nyirol peace dialogues commit reconciliation
By Deng Ghai Deng A high-level peace committee established by the Jonglei state governor has successfully concluded a series of peace dialogues aimed at resolving a deadly conflict between the Chie Puol and Chie Dumien communities in Nyirol County. The conflict, which resulted in nine fatalities and 24 injuries, has[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates Global Hand Washing Day
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State commemorated Global Hand Washing Day on November 8 at Akot Primary School in Rumbek East County. The event was organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Public Utilities in collaboration with WASH partners. Sultan Mathiang Dut Malual, the paramount chief of Akot Payam,[Read More…]
Wulu women ace male-dominated traditional courts, governance
By William Madouk Traditional power structures of Wulu County, are transforming. Women, once relegated to the sidelines of governance, are now stepping into leadership roles, challenging age-old norms and stereotypes. The 2018 peace agreement, which mandates a 35% women’s quota in government positions, has provided a framework for this[Read More…]
Rumbek University Students join lecturers’ protest over salary
By Yang Ater Yang Students at Rumbek University of Science and Technology staged a demonstration on Monday, demanding the payment of ten months’ salary arrears owed to lecturers and academic staff. The Student Union is calling for payment of lecturers to be made within seven days. Sabit Job Reec,[Read More…]
Lawyer assaulted for defending a minor in marriage case
By Yang Ater Yang A lawyer in Rumbek, James Mourwel, was brutally assaulted on Friday evening after defending a case against forced marriage of a minor. The attack, which left the lawyer injured, has sparked widespread condemnation. According to Mourwel, the assault took place near his office around 6:25 PM.[Read More…]
Lakes State approves SSP 21.9 billion budget
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Council of Ministers has approved 21.9 billion South Sudan Pounds (SSP), 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (FY) budget. The state Finance and Planning Minister Majok Anhiem Dhal had presented the budget for its first reading in Cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Rin Tueny, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Minister Makuei, Jonglei governor discuss home-state affairs
By Bosco Bush National Minister of Information, Michael Makuei met with Jonglei State governor and discussed “critical” challenges affecting the people in the state. On Wednesday, Governor Biel discussed several issues arising from floods, telecommunication networks, insecurity and prison facilities, calling for urgent intervention from the national government. The[Read More…]
Golden nuts: Wulu women making fortunes from Shea butter
By William Madouk For generations, the women of Wulu County in Lakes State have relied on a simple Shea nut tree, known locally as “Lulu,” to sustain their livelihoods. Traditionally, the process of extracting oil from the nuts was a labor-intensive affair, involving manual collection, roasting, pounding, and sieving.[Read More…]
Girl, 16-year-old, commits suicide in Rumbek East County
By Yang Ater A 16-year-old girl, identified as Anok Makuer, tragically committed suicide in Makuac village, Malekagok Payam, Rumbek East County, Lakes State, on Sunday. According to Lakes State police spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the girl was discovered hanging from a tree in her family’s garden. The police[Read More…]
Lakes State women receive peacebuilding training
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal organization, in collaboration with Ministry of Peacebuilding, organized a training focused on three counties of Rumbek East, Rumbek North, and Rumbek Central in Lakes State. The three-day training held in Rumbek East County in Pacong Payam aimed to empower women to actively participate[Read More…]
Lumpy Skin Disease kills over 270 cattle in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has resulted in the deaths of at least 273 cattle in Lakes State over the last two months (August and September 2024). The state’s Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism, Samuel Gai Magok, confirmed that a total[Read More…]