By Gladys Fred Kole One year after signing four key human rights treaties, South Sudan has yet to take concrete steps to implement them, raising concerns from civil society. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) says government inactive in implementing the four key human rights treaties signed a year[Read More…]
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High prices pinch Rumbek residents
By Yang Ater Yang Residents of Rumbek Town, Lakes State, are grappling with soaring commodity prices, amid runaway inflation across the country. Food and other essential items have become significantly more expensive in Rumbek market causing hardship for residents. This has raised concerns among authorities. Over the weekend, Lakes[Read More…]
SPLM members advocate for unity
By Charles K Mark Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Cadres in Yei River County are preparing for a unity among members. The party cadres consider starting their togetherness by endorsing President Salva Kiir as flag bearer for 2024 December election. During a reflection retreat last week, the SPLM members[Read More…]
Awut vows swift action on teachers’ pay
By Hou Akot Hou Concerned about the plight of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, National Minister of Education, Awut Deng Achuil vows to address their grievances. The minister’s Thursday visit to Aweil Town follows reports of unpaid salaries for over six months and salary deduction that threatens[Read More…]
IGP warns Nimule officers against extortion
By William Madouk Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen. Atem Marol Biar, has warned police officers at the Nimule border point against extortion. According to the police press unit, Gen. Marol was accompanied to Nimule by Assistant IGP for Traffic, Assistant IGP for Border Police, Director of Professional and[Read More…]
No clear roadmap for refugees’ voting participation-UN
By Kidega Livingstone UN has remained puzzled and expressed concerns about lack of clear arrangements for the South Sudanese refugees to vote in the December elections. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, said no provision has[Read More…]
EXPLOSION Mystery of Giada nightmare
By William Madouk Over the weekend, an intense fire erupted at an ammunition depot located within the Giada military barracks, causing a deafening explosion. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the safety of residents residing both within and near the area. According to the army, at least eight people[Read More…]
Japan-funded Albino Bridge opens for traffic
By Kidega Livingstone Completion of the Albino Bridge that connects Juba’s Kator and Malakia neighbourhoods has brought joy to the residents of the two suburbs. The residents will now maneuver across the areas separated by the Lobulet stream with ease. Constructed of the vital bridge by the Japan International[Read More…]
Student teachers demand exams, certificates amid delays
By Hou Akot Hou Teachers Training Institute (TTI) students at Maper Akot Center urge administration to offer final semester exams and issue certificates. The students express concerns over excessive delay of their studies beyond the expected timeframe. Grievances of the students stem from a three-year program that has extended[Read More…]
Magwi County receives office supplies
By Ijoo Bosco The German development agency GIZ provided nearly 10 assorted office supplies to Magwi County headquarters on Thursday, February 22nd. The donation, aimed at supporting various departments like Agriculture, will enhance service delivery and coordination efforts. Marus Ladu Wani, Magwi County Executive Director, presided over the handover[Read More…]
MTN boost Basketball Federation with SSP 149.8 Million
By Kidega Livingstone MTN South Sudan has dashed a cheque worth one hundred and forty-nine million, eight hundred and twenty thousand pounds (SSP 149,820,000) to support the South Sudan Basketball Federation (national team) in the forthcoming Olympic Games. The support is described as sponsorship of the national team for[Read More…]
Aweil youth convene for peace, security ahead of elections
By Hou Akot Hou At least sixty young people from five counties of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, gathered for a two-day workshop on peace and security ahead of elections. The youth are joined by women and government representatives for the event at Aweil Town. Empower Youth Africa Organization[Read More…]
One dead, seven injured in road accident
By Yang Ater Yang One person was killed, and seven others were injured in a road accident on Thursday evening in Awerial County, Lakes State. Lakes State Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the incident to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday. He said that a commercial vehicle travelling[Read More…]
Police officer killed in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang A police officer was killed on Thursday in an attack on a police post in Cueibet County, Lakes State. The victim, identified as Sergeant Major Bol Marual Gum, was stationed at the Malou-pech Payam police post. According to Lakes State Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac[Read More…]
Activist denounces Warrap Green Book as ‘Jungle law’
By Charles K Mark A civil society activist has branded the harsh law recently assented to by the Governor of Warrap State of South Sudan that allows authorities to execute perpetrators of major crimes by firing squad. chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network, Bol Deng Bol referred to the[Read More…]
Kiir on tour promoting regional peace
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the chair of the East African Community Heads of States Summit has embarked on a regional peace tour. Kiir is meeting with leaders of three member states to foster peace amid escalating tensions in the region. Leaving Juba for Kigali on[Read More…]
SPLM-IO alleges assassination attempt on Col. Lam
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has alleged an assassination attempt on Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, the military spokesman by South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). First deputy speaker of the national Assembly, Nathaniel Oyet reported the matter in a formal complaint letter addressed to[Read More…]
Missionary priests under probe over sex Scandal
By William Madouk At least three Catholic Missionary priests are undergoing investigation in South Sudan on an allegation of sexual misconduct against male minors. The three priests of Mary Immaculate (MMI) were attached to Nyamlel Parish Catholic Church in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Disgruntled residents[Read More…]
Woman succumbs to self-inflicted burns
By Ijoo Bosco A 30-year-old woman, identified only as Scovia, has died from severe burns sustained after setting herself on fire near Aru Junction along the Juba-Nimule highway last week. The deceased was receiving treatment at the Magwi Primary Health Care Centre at the time of her passing. Initial[Read More…]
Wildfire robs Ikwotos of critical health services
By Ijoo Bosco The only Primary Healthcare Unit (PHCC) in Ngaluma village, Ikwoto County, Eastern Equatoria State has been destroyed by fire. Over 7,550 residents are left at risk of facing a critical shortage of medication and healthcare services. According to local authorities, a 70-year-old resident, Oreste Lobalu, accidentally[Read More…]