By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan’s council of ministers, in its regular meeting yesterday, approved the strategy and policy that will prompt the government and its partners to cater for needs of vulnerable groups in South Sudan. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management on had presented the “South[Read More…]
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Women raise concern over delayed land policy
By Bida Elly David South Sudan women leaders and activists have expressed concerns over delayed national land policy, saying its absence hinders understanding their rights to land ownership. The women raised their concern during a one-day workshop organized by the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSLA) on Friday. National land[Read More…]
At least 34 fistula patients treated in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least 34 patients who have been suffering from fistula complications have been treated successfully in the recent Operation Fistula campaign in Northern Bahr Ghazel state. Ten beneficiaries were women having uterus complications, and 24 were mild fistula cases, according to Reproductive Officer Ayuel Ayuel.[Read More…]
Gov’t approves land allocation for army
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) will have a designated land for military purposes, across the country. National Council of Ministers chaired by President Salva Kiir on Friday approved a proposal for demarcation and allocation of land to the army. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei disclosed to[Read More…]
Over 24 million Sudanese need assistance- UN
By Mamer Abraham United Nations has disclosed that 24.7 million Sudanese are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan,[Read More…]
We censor media to protect journalists- Makuei
By Mamer Abraham Minister of Information and Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth, has dismissed a report that the government and the National Security Service censor media work. But Makuei admitted the removal of articles from newspapers, stressing that it was a means of protecting the public from hate speech[Read More…]
Gov’t differs with peace guarantors on elections
By William Madouk South Sudan Minister of Information has disagreed with UNMISS chief and the Troika countries over doubt on the conduct of elections due to pending provisions in the peace deal. Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who is also Head of the United Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS),[Read More…]
Juba city gets 1st female Mayor, minister Moro suspended
By Kiden Stela Mandela Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has appointed first female Mayor for Juba City and restructured the Municipal council. In series of gubernatorial decrees issued of on Friday, Adil suspended a state minister, making several other changes in Juba city council. In gender positive[Read More…]
Nearly 300,000 people arrive in S. Sudan-Albino
By William Madouk At least 297,044 individuals who fled the war in Sudan have reached South Sudan since April 15 when the conflict started. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak told the media on Thursday, that majority of the arrivals are returnees. “We can say[Read More…]
Ministry receives $10 million for humanitarian intervention
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan ministry of humanitarian affairs and disaster management has received another $10 million for humanitarian interventions. Minister Albino Akol Atak disclosed on Thursday that the money would be used for transporting refugees and returnees from transit centers to resettlement areas. The minister noted that[Read More…]
Back-To-Learning campaign launched
By Hou Akot Hou The government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs) on Wednesday launched a “Back to Learning” campaign. Governor Tong Aken Ngor, with his cabinet composed of advisors, ministers, members of parliament, and United Nations organizations, among others, attended the event. He told the gathering that[Read More…]
Police probes death of unidentified woman
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state of South Sudan are probing the case of a woman who was found dead at the Ayuang residential area in Aweil town, on Tuesday afternoon. The corpse of the unidentified woman was found by residents of the[Read More…]
Anti-Corruption Bill passed for assent
By Aweye Teddy Onam Transitional National Legislative Assembly passed the South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Amended) 2023 with recommendations to the fourth and final reading stage on Wednesday. Once ascended into law by the President, it will regulate malpractices in public institutions and ensure the smooth running of[Read More…]
Deployment of forces on track, Lomuro
By Bida Elly David National minister of cabinet affairs has said that the government is ready to deploy the first batch and graduate the second batch of the necessary unified forces. Minister, Martin Elia Lomuro said that military requirements and food items for the processes have successfully been delivered[Read More…]
Businessman under investigation over abortion
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Nyamlel town in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are investigating a suspect accused of helping a young girl abort a fetus. The suspect is identified as 25-year-old Thiep Thiep, a businessman. He allegedly instructed the young lady, Angic Wei Atak,[Read More…]
Hepatitis E outbreak hits Fangak, Pibor
By Mamer Abraham National Ministry of Health has announced an outbreak of Hepatitis E virus in Fangak of Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The report seen by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper indicates 12 deaths from Fangak accounting for 19 percent fatality rate. “It is worth noting[Read More…]
MPs poised for SSP 100m recess money
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State transitional legislators are preparing to receive a lump sum paycheck as a portion of their recess allowances. The state minister of parliamentary and legal affairs presented a request before the State Cabinet to approve the cash. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has seen a[Read More…]
National Security Bill requires time-Agany
By Bida Elly David Parliament has paused deliberations on the contentious National Security Bill, pending further review and scrutiny. The bill, initially presented by Justice Minister Ruben Madol in August, was passed by parliament in its second and third readings but is still hanging in the August House. Parliament spokesperson[Read More…]
End media censorship-UN tells gov’t
By Mamer Abraham United Nations Commission on Human Rights has urged South Sudan government to end media censorship, open up civic and political space to create a conducive atmosphere for December 2024 elections. Yasmin Sooka, the commission’s chairperson criticized the government for the way it’s treating journalists and civil[Read More…]
Guarantors disappointed over lack of political will
By Charles K. Mark and Gladys Fred Kole Guarantors of South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement have expressed concerns over “persistent lack of political will” manifested by principles to the deal. Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Nicolas Haysom, noted delays[Read More…]