By Mamer Abraham   Time seems to run out with the approaching elections and the smooth ending of the transitional period for the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In spite of this impending milestone for the country to witness its first democratically elected[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Transitional National Assembly rebuked the Director General of Traffic Police for referring to the parliament as “illegal and illegitimate” in overseeing matters of the force. On October 13th, 2023, the Director General of Traffic Police, Maj. Gen. Kon John was quoted by Eye Radio describing the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Rising indiscipline cases among police officers are attributed to promotion irregularities in the department. Assistant Inspector General of Police for Administration and Finance, Lt. Gen. Abraham Manyuat, revealed on Monday. Lt. Gen. Manyuat laid out factors hindering police performance as expected by the general public, with[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A journey to end statelessness and limit its risks has commenced as members of the transitional national legislative assembly, strike a heated debate on the convention. A stateless person is defined by international law as someone who is “not considered a national by any state under[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   South Sudan faces difficulties in seeking international community attention and help due to conflicts in the regions and the world, Norwegian special envoy said. Ambassador Jon Anton Johnson, the Norwegian special envoy to South Sudan, made the statement on Friday, at the conclusion of his[Read More…]

By William Madouk   At least seven people died on spot while several others sustained injuries in fatal accident that occurred over the weekend in Juba City, police said. The serial accidents involving a V8 car are blamed on reckless driving. According to the police statement, a Toyota V8 hit[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   National Police Service (SSNPS) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of activist, Biar Ajak Marol. Biar, the Executive Director of Junubin Chronicles, a civil society organization, is reported to have last been seen on 4th October. He reportedly left his house in[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has downplayed an alleged joint planned attack on the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition bases in Leer County, Unity State. SSPDF Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the allegation is false and unfounded fears. He said the SPLM-IO[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) have refuted as fabrication, a claim from infamous group, on social media, warning civilians to vacate Nimule town. The state authorities assured residents and travelers that there is no such thing as a planned mutiny, saying the area is safe,[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Transitional national assembly rebukes the director general of traffic police for terming the parliament “illegal and illegitimate to oversee matters of the force.” Spokesperson of the Assembly, John Agany Deng condemned the director general of traffic police for making outrageous sentiments. “The national parliament is[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called for the quick reconstitution of political transitional institutions. CEPO’s executive Director, Edmund Yakani said Political Parties Council, National Election Commission, and National Constitutional Review Commission, needed to be constituted by 15th October. Yakani’s statement came after the[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has given survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), especially girls and women, a safe haven at the newly constructed center, or ‘Safe House’ for the GBV survivors, opened in Wau yesterday. Joy and excitement overwhelmed Wau residents when UNMISS[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and UN Women, call for empowerment of women at the grassroots. In a joint campaign, running from October 9 to October 15, 2023, on social media, the UN agencies stated that the empowerment of women would enable them to[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Council of ministers, on Friday approved over $ 1.7 million for 2024 World Veterans Federation conference to be hosted by South Sudan. Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok, had presented a resolution for the country to host the 2024 veteran’s conference. The[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Norwegian special envoy to South Sudan and Sudan has expressed worry regarding the conduct of elections in the country as days pass by without meaningful progress in implementing the roadmap. Ambassador Jon Anton Johnson raised the concerns yesterday, during a press conference to wrap up[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   South Sudan Media Authority has branded the United Nations Commission on Human Rights ‘bias’ over its recent report on the breach of freedom of expression in the country. Elijah Alier Kwai, the Managing Director of Media Authority, said in a statement that the report lacked adequate[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Government of South Sudan ponders to deploy unified forces (NUF) with sticks after all pleas to UN Security Council to lift arms embargo seems fruitless. Minister of Information, Micheal Makuei told the press after council of ministers meeting, on Friday. He said that the uniforms donated[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Deputy Minister of interior, David Marial Gumke has promised that his office will fund December 2023 National Youth Convention. Gumke also promised to advocate for more funding for the youth in parliament, urging them to shun violence and unite across the country. “The ministry of interior,[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   South Sudanese students studying in Moyo district of Uganda have decried lack of government support towards their accomplishment of studies. The president of the Moyo District South Sudanese Students Association (MOSSUSA) said there are no stakeholders who give them advice or guidance, and they lack[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A girl temporarily assumed office of the vice president for the service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi, on Thursday under girls’ mentorship in the leadership role. The mentorship initiative, dubbed “Girls Take over Offices” programmes is held under the theme “Invest in Girl’s Rights: Our Leadership, Our well-Being.”[Read More…]