By William Madouk Central Equatoria State minister of Education shakes off accusations on a controversial sale of public-school land. Mr. Cirisio Zakaria Lado in defence said that he has not sold out an inch of Supiri land but part of it was leased. Cirisio, who was pinned by National[Read More…]
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Land Disputes a major cause of Insecurity, says CES Speaker
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Speaker of Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly attributes the rampant insecurity in the state to cases of land grabbing. Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Elia Kulang said that the issue consequently hinders the state from attain peace. “Land issues have become a major challenge in[Read More…]
CES launches trauma healing program
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria state launches trauma healing in Central following rampant cases of distress and disorder (mental illness) among the people of South Sudan. Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative under takes the program with other stakeholders. Speaking during the launch, Provincial Secretary for the Episcopal Church of[Read More…]
Soldier detained over shooting of minor
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An army officer is in police custody on suspicion of shooting of a 12-year-old boy at Midan Jamus playground in Munuki residential area on Wednesday. South Sudan Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, detailed the incident, saying a soldier, who was guarding a nearby house,[Read More…]
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…]
NEC to declare elections date next month
By Philip Buda Ladu National Election Commission (NEC) reiterates to declare definite election calendar by July 2024, as dictated by the law. Professor Abednego Akok Hachuol told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that despite uncertainties, NEC is supposed to announce a date at least six months before holding elections. He[Read More…]
Spat of attacks jeopardize peace deal
By William Madouk A rising wave of attacks by unknown armed groups on individuals in communities worries peace monitors. According to the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), attacks could put 2018 revitalized peace agreement in jeopardy. Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Maj. Gen. Yitayal Bitew expressed the[Read More…]
President Kiir briefed on Tumaini Initiative Progress
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been briefed on progress of Nairobi peace process known as the Tumaini Initiative. Ambassador Albino Mathem and Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth reported a “detailed progress report” to the President in the State House, J1. In a statement obtained by[Read More…]
A call for clear data on deployed forces deepens
By William Madouk The Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) wades into calling for the government to show clear data on deployment of Necessary Unified forces. CTSAMVM chairperson, Maj. Gen. Yitayal Bitew noted that ceasefire monitoring body has not yet receive any update on deployed forces,[Read More…]
PRICKY: Dr. Machar wary of Tumaini Initiative
By Bosco Bush First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar Teny contests dimensions of Tumani Initiative, viewing that it intends to swap the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. Office of the First Vice President on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, issued a statement highlighting 7 points on a draft document that the[Read More…]
CES lawmakers trained on conflict resolution
By Charles K Mark Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) has commenced a four-day training program for approximately 50 members of the Central Equatoria State (CES) Parliament. The training is focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and good governance. It is expected to equip the CES parliamentarians with the necessary[Read More…]
Moderate rainfall forecasted in the region
By Kei Emmanuel Duku IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) has forecasted moderate rainfall across parts of Eastern Africa between June 19th and 26th, 2024. Central to northwestern South Sudan, western Ethiopia, southern to southwestern Sudan, southern coastal Somalia, and most of Kenya’s Lake Victoria Basin can expect[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…]
Sudan war worsens humanitarian needs in South Sudan
By Charles K Mark An immediate scale-up lifesaving aid is required as the ongoing war in Sudan increases the needs of people across the border in South Sudan. In a statement, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) noted that refugees and returnees fleeing the war, as well as for the host[Read More…]
One killed, 2 injured in cattle raid
By Rehan Ajuet Moun A deadly cattle raid in Twic County, Warrap state has left one person dead, and two others wounded, according to the Twic County Commissioner’s office. Mr. Santo Ngong Deng, the Office Manager of the Twic County Commissioner, reported that the incident occurred on Tuesday at[Read More…]
Aweil Hospital lacks rabies vaccines
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have raised concerns over the lack of vaccines to tackle the rising cases of people bitten by rabid dogs. According to Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the health education focal point, Aweil Civil Hospital has recorded 29 confirmed[Read More…]
World refugee day witnesses over 120 million forcibly displaced
By Kidega Livingstone United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has revealed that the global number of forcibly displaced people has surpassed 120 million, including 43.5 million refugees. “From Sudan to Ukraine, from the Middle East to Myanmar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and beyond, conflict, climate chaos, and[Read More…]
South Sudan-Ethiopia road project faces setback
By Philip Buda Ladu A multi-million-dollar road financing agreement between the governments of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and South Sudan is facing setbacks. Yesterday, a parliamentary session meant to discuss and ratify the agreement was postponed for the second time as the minister of Finance failed to[Read More…]
PROGRESS: NEC forms state-level committees
By Bida Elly David National Election Commission (NEC) has established high-level committees at the state level to kick-start voter registration process, as the country gears for elections. In an interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Professor Abednego Akok, the Chairperson of the NEC, stated that the task force committees[Read More…]
Let’s work for peace, unity- Jadalla
By Bida Elly David In a message to Muslim community during Eid-Al-Adha celebrations, governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla calls on citizens to work towards peace and unity as the country grapples with an economic crisis. The governor acknowledged the difficulties faced by South Sudanese but expressed optimism[Read More…]