By Bida Elly David United Nations Commission for Human Rights urges South Sudan to respect rights of the people and expedite implementation of peace agreement. Chairperson of United Nations Commission for Human Rights Commission on South Sudan, Mrs. Yasmin Sooka made the call, on Tuesday. Mrs. Sooka was meeting[Read More…]
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SSANU declares readiness for elections
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan African National Union (SSANU) has declared their readiness to participate in the forthcoming election scheduled for December 2024. The Acting President of SSANU Party Bol Toby Maduot affirmed that the party members are now not only in all parts of the nation but also[Read More…]
AMDISS emphasizes media professionalism during elections
By Gladys Fred Kole Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has urged media houses to exercise professionalism, especially at this critical time of election era. AMDISS Executive Director, Irene Ayaa said media houses need to be able to give people the kind of factual information that citizens[Read More…]
Court orders Ayii to pay $400,000 for deceased pilots
By William Madouk Juba high court has passed verdict for South Supreme Airline to pay $350,000 as compensation for two pilots who died in plane crash in Pieri, three years ago. Presiding over the court, on Tuesday, Justice Barnaba Nykang ruled that Ayii’s airline company must pay to families[Read More…]
Dr. Lam, Nunu discuss elections
By Bida Elly David National Democratic Movement (NDM) Chairman Dr. Lam Akol and Speaker of the National Assembly (R-TNLA) Rt Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba call for political consensus to pave way for democratic elections The two leaders emphasized an urgent need for all parties to come together and establish[Read More…]
Violence could derail elections-UN
By William Madouk United Nations urges South Sudan to take measures to end subnational violence to pave way for democratic elections. Head of UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, who is also the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General made the call after recent series of[Read More…]
Adil calls for increased resource mobilization
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Governor has directed institutions in charge of the state finances to increase efforts to mobilize funding for development activities. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive after signing three bills passed by the State Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly, into law. In a statement from[Read More…]
Sudan parties, civil society push for truce
By Gladys Fred Kole Sudanese peace stakeholders convened in Juba on Monday at the invitation of President Salva Kiir, seeking to revive dialogue amidst ongoing conflict. The Sudanese-to-Sudanese dialogue consultative meeting brings in Political parties and civil society organizations from the warring country. Eltigani Seisi Mohamed, chair of Forces[Read More…]
Army blames child recruitment on conflict
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) attributes recruitment of children into the army, to prevailing insecurity and conflict situation in the country. But recruitment of child soldiers represents a severe violation of international human rights standards. Speaking at Red Hand Day Celebration, Maj. Gen. Chaplain Khemis[Read More…]
Germany funding catalyzes success for 64,000 people
By Charles K Mark Germany support worth €4.5 million is benefiting at least 64,000 through a Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus Project in Greater Bahr el Ghazal. It was designed to benefit mainly internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, children, and women by equipping them with technical and vocational education and training[Read More…]
Rumbek University lecturers on strike
By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at Rumbek University of Science and Technology (RUST) have announced indefinite sit-down strike, starting Tuesday. The strike, in response to the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s failure to address demands for unpaid salary arrears and 2019 to 2023, air ticket allowances. The lecturers run[Read More…]
Fuel stations in residential areas put on radar
By William Madouk Juba City Council Deputy Mayor for Social Services announced plans to take action against fuel stations located near residential areas. As fuel trade has become a lucrative, several investors vastly embraced the sector, scattering stations all over Juba, with some located next to residences. Mr. Thiik[Read More…]
Ruto sends letter on mediation stand
By Bida Elly David Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto expresses his readiness to kickstart peace talks between the South Sudanese government and the holdout groups. On Monday, Kenyan Envoy Charles Keter presented a letter to president Kiir containing a framework to bridge Juba with the holdout groups. According to[Read More…]
Tensions remain high in Nasir
By Charles K Mark Security situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State remains tense following clashes between the youth and the SSPDF, last weekend. Nasir County Commissioner, Mr. Duol Kun Thian, said about 5 youths who went fishing, clashed with SSPDF from Wechyar-Adiw Barracks. The incident happened on Saturday,[Read More…]
Human rights experts to visit South Sudan this week
By Kidega Livingstone The independent experts of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will make a five-day visit to the nation this week, the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has said. The visiting mission, which will be led by Chairperson Yasmin[Read More…]
Troika, UN condemn humanitarian convoy attack in Bor
By Gladys Fred Kole Troika countries and the UN peace mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) denounce an attack on humanitarian convoy that occurred near Bor town, Jonglei State. In a statement seen by this outlet, Troika called for the protection of aid workers amidst the ambush. The embassies of[Read More…]
AfDB injects USD 46.7 million for agriculture in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone African Development Bank (AfDB) has injected about 46.7 million dollars to support agriculture value chain development in South Sudan. The institution’s Vice President for Regional Development Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade announced the grant after visiting South Sudan, last week. “The Bank has allocated forty-six[Read More…]
Army slams attack allegation
By Charles K Mark South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson has lushed at activist for making outrageous allegations that the army attacked civilians in Nasir. Talking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Sunday, SSPDF spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said he would only respond to such[Read More…]
Central Bank highlights role in economic growth
By Deng Athian Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) in a one-day public conference, on Friday, 9th February, 2024, sensitized citizens on its role in promoting economic growth. Central bank governor, Dr. James Alic Garang emphasized the institution’s commitment to transparency and engagement. “We are holding this conference because it[Read More…]
Raiders part with 49 cows, SSP 500,000 in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang At least 49 head of cattle were stolen and SSP 500,000 robbed from a man in Tonj County, Warrap State, on Thursday evening. According to Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the incident occurred at around 5:00 PM in the Malou-pech area of[Read More…]