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…]
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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…]
Lakes State swears-in new officials
By Yang Ater Ynag Lakes State Governor, Rin Tueny Mabor, on Friday, presided over swearing-in of new ministers and members of independent commissions at the state secretariat. The officials are members of the opposition SPLM-IO party, who were recently appointed by the president via a decree in a[Read More…]
Fatal car crash leaves two dead, eight injured
By Yang Ater Yang A fatal car crash left two people dead, and eight others injured on Thursday in Yirol West County, Lakes State, police said. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the unfortunate accident occurred on the Juba-Yirol road near Pircok. The incident involved a[Read More…]
Lakes State graduates 200 in vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 200 youth and women in Lakes State have graduated from vocational skilling in a three-month program. Vocational Skills Development Organization (VOSDO) trained the beneficiaries through funding from Sweden. Equipped in nine different areas, that include tailoring, animal treatment and agriculture, among others, the[Read More…]
A man dies, another survives suicide
By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old man in Yirol East County of Lakes state, committed suicide after a dispute with his stepmother over cattle ownership. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac said the victim, identified as Meen Wundit Achinran shot himself in Kuei cattle camp and the[Read More…]
Alcohol kills Boda-Boda cyclist
By Yang Ater Yang A Boda-Boda rider in Rumbek Town, Lakes State has died after consuming excessive alcohol. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac said that at least 42 people, including women, have been arrested following the incident. According to the police spokesman, the man passed away[Read More…]
Over 30 women trained on business, tailoring
By Yang Ater Yang At least 30 women have completed a comprehensive 10-day training program on empowerment through tailoring, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) for economic sustainability. The training in Rumbek North County of Lakes state, was organized by For Us All Agency, supported by Pakam Intellectuals. Lahat[Read More…]
Muslims applaud security in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Muslim Community in Lakes State has appreciated governor, Rin Tueny Mabor for stabilizing security situation in the region. The State officials on Wednesday joined the Muslim community to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Rumbek Freedom Square. Jacob Maker Majak, Secretary for the Islamic Council of Lakes[Read More…]
Police officer arrested over shooting
By Yang Ater Yang Police personnel has been arrested in Rumbek, Lakes State, after shooting and injuring three individuals on Monday night. Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, spokesperson for the Lakes State Police, stated that the incident occurred when the police personnel illegally deserted from the forces deployed in[Read More…]
Four detained in Rumbek East
By Yang Ater Yang Four people have been detained in Rumbek East County, Lakes State following a clash, resulting into death of one person while injuring11 others. The clash occurred between two sub-clans, Pan-dor and Pan Yuol, in Biling-daldiar village under Cuei-gak Payam of Rumbek East County. The confrontation[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates World Water Day
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government officials and partners commemorated belated World Water Day on Monday in Rumbek North County. The event was held under the theme “Water for Peace.” Mathiang Ater Chier, paramount chief of Rumbek North County emphasized the importance of water for both peace and[Read More…]
Man commits suicide over unpaid debt
By Bida Elly David A 35-year-old man reportedly committed suicide in Minkaman town of Lakes State, for being unable to clear a lender’s sum of three million South Sudanese pounds, which he borrowed. Lakes State police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, who confirmed the incident to the No. 1[Read More…]
Concerns rise over surging suicide cases in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) has expressed alarm over the increasing number of suicide cases in Lakes State. In the past month alone, three suicide cases have been reported, including the tragic incident involving an underage girl in Rumbek East County in Meen-Wel. Additionally, another[Read More…]
Rumbek fuel stations close over price dispute, shortage heightens
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Town, of Lakes State, is grappling with a fuel shortage after petrol station owners shut down operations due to a disagreement with the State government on fixed fuel prices. Currently, fuel is only available on the black market at a staggering price of 10,000[Read More…]
Court dismisses Kidnapping case in forced marriage
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek Central County Court dismissed an alleged kidnapping case against relatives of a young woman, who was attempted into forced marriage against her wishes. The case involved a former deputy governor of Lakes state, Akol Mathiang and a young woman, Jennifer Bil Maker. Malith Jokthiang[Read More…]