By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor, in a ceremony held at the State Secretariat, presided over the swearing-in of His Lordship Akol Manyang Magom as the new Mayor of Rumbek Municipal Council. The appointment, which bypassed democratic elections, has sparked both congratulatory messages and concerns[Read More…]
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Activist tells CES lawmakers to revisit land laws
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Land Alliance (SSuLA) urges legislators in Central Equatoria State to revise land laws for better interpretation and understanding. This follows the rejection of a clause in the South Sudan Land Policy by CES lawmakers, which stipulates that the land belongs to the people.[Read More…]
Salary for 200 teachers frozen
By Gladys Fred Kole Lakes State government has frozen the salaries of over 200 teachers who failed to participate in the teacher’s evaluation examination. The examination is a screening process aimed at assessing the quality of teachers in government schools across the state and has been ongoing since 2023.[Read More…]
Armed men kill police officer in Rumbek
By Yang Ater A police officer identified as Santino Meen Manyuat has been tragically killed in Apet village, Malek Payam, Rumbek Central County. According to police, the perpetrator responsible for the heinous act was a suspended armed criminal from Cueibet County. Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the spokesperson for Lakes[Read More…]
Students give ultimatum for lecturers’ payment
By Yang Ater Student Union of Rumbek University of Science and Technology demands immediate payment of salary arrears and allowances to the university’s lecturers. The student’s Union has issued a three-day ultimatum to the National Ministry of Finance. Guild President of the University, Mayay Makur Mayay expressed concern regarding[Read More…]
Girl, 17-year-old commits suicide
By Yang Ater A 17-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging in War-cuei village, Mathiang-kok Payam, Rumbek East County, Lakes State after physical abuse by her brother. According to Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor, the incident took place at approximately 8:30 PM, The police are currently conducting an investigation to ascertain the[Read More…]
Ugandan arrested over wife’s tragic death
By Yang Ater Yang The local authorities in Lakes State have taken a Ugandan man into custody for questioning after the death of his wife, identified as 30-year-old Veronica Acheng, in their home in Guolyar Town. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Mabor, confirmed the incident and stated[Read More…]
Fierce clash leaves one dead, eight Injured
By Yang Ater Yang A clash between armed youth from Tonj East in Warrap and Cueibet County of Lakes State has resulted in one fatality and eight individuals sustaining injuries. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Elijah Mabor Makuac said while the general security situation in most parts of Lakes State[Read More…]
Rumbek Town road rehabilitation to be improved
By Yang Ater Yang United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has considered improving the recent rehabilitated Rumbek town road to address public outcry over dust. Rumbek Town Mayor, Peter Maliap Chieny and representatives from Lakes State Ministry of Roads and Bridges reached an understanding with UNMISS officials, over[Read More…]
Shoe shiner’s death shocks Rumbek
Yang Ater Yang A 55-year-old shoe shiner in Rumbek town was found dead at his workplace, on Tuesday. Lakes State police spokesperson Elijah Mabor Makuac said the sudden death of the shoe shiner, identified as Maluac Magut-thon, shocks residents. Late Magut-thon was regularly seen shining shoes under a[Read More…]
Residents fume over dusty road
By Yang Ater Yang Residents of Lakes State capital, Rumbek Town are expressing outrage over the poor quality of road rehabilitation around the main roundabout. They accused the UN mission in the country (UNMISS) and the government of using substandard materials that create excessive dust, causing health problems and[Read More…]
UNMISS empowers Lakes State on responsive governance
Yang Ater Yang A two-day workshop organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to empower Lakes State stakeholders on responsive governance and women’s Rights concluded in Rumbek on Wednesday. The workshop brought together 50 participants, including lawmakers, executives, women, youth, and civil society representatives, to discuss[Read More…]
Central Bank governor inspects Rumbek Branch
By Yang Ater Yang Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) governor, Dr. James Alic Garang, visited the Rumbek branch on Friday to assess its operations and address concerns about the stalled construction of the branch building and concerns about delayed salary payments. He was accompanied by a delegation of the[Read More…]
Governor Rin eulogizes predecessor
By Mamer Abraham Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor paid tribute to his predecessor, who passed on, due to natural cause. Matur Chut Dhuol breathed his last on January 23, 2024, in Juba. Governor Rin described late Dhuol as a staunch liberator and a leader, who served the people[Read More…]
SPLM rolls out Youth training in Lakes
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor, also the chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party in Lakes State, officially inaugurated a Youth to Youth Engagement training. Speaking at the event, Governor Rin Tueny Mabor, said the achievements of the SPLM party since 2005 and highlighted the need[Read More…]
Driver arrested over fatal accident
By Yang Ater Yang An ARC Road Construction Company driver has been apprehended by authorities in Lakes State, following a tragic road accident resulting in the death of an elderly man in Awerial county. The Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the incident, stating that it[Read More…]
Fear grips Rumbek East as armed gangs hit again
By Yang Ater Yang Communities in Paloch Payam, Rumbek East County of Lakes State are living in fear of further attacks and looting following recent incidents by suspected armed criminals from neighbouring Unity State’s Panyijar County. Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor confirmed the escalating tensions. On 13th[Read More…]
Seven injured in cattle camp clash
By Yang Ater Yang At least seven people were injured in clashes between sub-clans of the Lith section of the Pakam community in Rumbek North County, Lakes State yesterday. The clashes reportedly occurred at a cattle camp in Meen Payam, according to Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the Lakes State[Read More…]
Police holds 6-year-old boy, father
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State are holding a 6-year-old boy and his father over the shooting and wounding of a 24-year-old man in the Tit-Ruoc Village of Rumbek Central County. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, told this outlet that the incident occurred in[Read More…]
Two killed in road ambush
By Yang Ater Yang Tragedy struck Lakes State on Monday morning when at least two people were killed and two others injured in a road ambush. The incident occurred between Amonyping and Paloc Payam, near Kuel-Malony. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the incident to No.1[Read More…]