By Charles K Mark Government has set benchmarks to renew the mandate of United Nations Human Rights Commission on South Sudan. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol Arol said the government demands that the Commission shares evidence and names of the individuals and entities accused of[Read More…]
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Court jails 13 for land grabbing
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto At least thirteen individuals, including SSPDF officers, have been sentenced to two months in prison and fined 250,000 SSP each for land grabbing and malicious damage. The convicts were among forty-five people arrested last week, at Jebel Lado, Juba County. Local Government Administrative officer at[Read More…]
Over 100 trucks of Subsidized food en route Juba
By Bida Elly David Government in partnership with Prosperity Limited Company, announces over one hundred trucks of assorted food items on transit to Juba to alleviate ongoing economic crisis. The joint initiative aims at ensuring essential commodities are available to citizens at subsidized prices. First undersecretary at the Ministry[Read More…]
Police arrests gang members in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State capital Rumbek have arrested several individuals following gang violence in the town, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, the state police spokesperson confirmed. He explained that on March 3rd, a young man was attacked with a panga (machete) in the town market. “Police[Read More…]
UN staff killed in Ruweng
By Yien Gattour Mead A staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan was killed and another woman injured in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area on Tuesday. According to local authorities, Mr. Charles Kiir Gone was killed by raiders, believed to have come from the neighbouring Mayom County[Read More…]
Nightclubs in refugee camps face closure
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Local council chairperson has threatened to shut down nightclubs in refugee camps, if owners continue allowing teenagers to enter. Itula Sub County Chairperson in Obongi District of Uganda, Siraji Karala-Karala considers the measure following high rate of school dropouts. He issued the threat during a[Read More…]
Police probes four over shooting of girls
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested four individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl and the wounding of another 13-year-old girl in a cattle camp last week. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the further arrest of three[Read More…]
Union urges women to amplify their voices
By Gladys Fred Kole On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Central Equatoria Women’s Union (CEWU) is spearheading an awareness campaign urging women to courageously share their struggles and demand their rights. Scheduled for March 7th, the event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to ratify African Disability Protocol
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan Union of Persons with Disabilities (SSUPD) is calling on the government to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP). The ADP, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2018, aims to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities throughout Africa. “As an instrument[Read More…]
Pitia cautions against excessive pressure on traders
By Bida Elly David Trade Chamber cautions government against putting undue pressure on traders following a negotiated recent drop in fuel prices. Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce chairperson, Robert Pitia raised concern after the Somali Community agreed to reduce fuel prices for a week. In the Wednesday meeting[Read More…]
Youth delegates prepare for UN General Assembly
By William Maduok South Sudan UN youth fellows have begun preparations for participation at the anticipated September 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Eighteen fellows are receiving a five-day capacity training for the South Sudan UN Youth Delegate’s participation, where two fellows will present the youth’s[Read More…]
Over 300 benefit from free eye surgery
By Yien Gattour Mead A total of 397 cataract patients in Mayom County, Unity State, have successfully undergone free eye surgeries funded by Samaritan’s Purse (SP). The eye operations campaign began on February 22 and ended on Friday last week. Organized by the County Health Director (CHD) in collaboration[Read More…]
Aweil destroys prohibited alcohol
By William Madouk Local authority in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has destroyed about 160,015 sacks worth of different spirits of alcohol. The types of gin brands banned include Star Gin, Disco Gin, X5 Gin, Boss Gin, Zebra Gin, Royal Life Gin, Royal Special Gin, Royal Gin, Master Gin, Fun[Read More…]
A glimpse into Wadwiel settlement nutrition centre
By William Madouk At the heart of Wadwiel Refugee Settlement, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, the cries of babies resonate through the air as their mothers patiently await their turn in line, to receive much-needed nutritional supplements. The surge in malnutrition cases has prompted urgent action, with the UN[Read More…]
Dr. Peter Biar’s political ambitions in jeopardy-Analyst
By Charles K Mark Arrest of Dr. Peter Biar Ajak in the US, on allegations of conspiracy to purchase and illegally export weapons to South Sudan hampers his political ambitions. Political analyst, James Boboya Edmond asserts that Biar’s actions, leading to his arrest in the US could discredit him[Read More…]
Legislators redundant till April
By Bida Elly David Amidst the worsening economic crisis, the resumption of Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly sittings has been delayed until first week of April. House Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba announced the April 2024 resumption of the Parliament, after a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Dinka Malual, Rezigat Pastoralists review peace pact
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]
Gov’t introduces Cargo tracking device
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of Finance and Planning has issued an order for the operationalization of Electronic Cargo tracking notes at the border points. According to Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol, the sole purpose of the device is to help the government of South Sudan maximize its revenue[Read More…]
Currency change won’t solve hyperinflation-Economists
By Bida Elly David Despite South Sudanese Pound (SSP) drowning against the US dollar, economic analysts note that changing the currency won’t solve the nation’s economic plague. According to the Vice Chancellor of Dr. John Garang University, Abraham Matoch, an economist, change of currency was an old strategy, not[Read More…]
Refugees urge parties to resolve differences peacefully
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Refugee leaders are urging the parties in South Sudan to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences. This appeal comes in response to a statement by the main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riak Machar, who proposed a two-year extension of the agreement. Duku Morris,[Read More…]