By Mary Poni South Sudanese youth have called on their government, UN agencies and the diplomatic community to honour their commitment to resolutions 2250. The Youth peace and security agenda to accelerate the implementation of resolutions 2250 urges the government to form the Youth Peace and Security Commission. Young people[Read More…]
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SSPDF mission to Upper Nile restive areas on high gear
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said preparation is now in top gear to dispatch the SSPDF unified forces on a mission to quell conflict in the restive Western Bank of Upper Nile State that’s witnessing violence which has[Read More…]
Low pay fueling corruption in gov’t – says Christina
By William Madouk Garang Commissioner of the South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission, Christina Henry Jada has lamented that low civil servants’ wages are one of the triggers of corruption in the government. Speaking during the commemoration of global anti-corruption Day on Friday, Ms. Jada stated that to accelerate the battle against[Read More…]
Court dismisses Kuel Aguer’s case, frees him
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Special High Court in Juba has dismissed all the charges brought against the former Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal Kuel Aguer Kuel. Passing the final court verdict yesterday, the presiding Judge Sumiya Sallah said the court decided to acquit Kuel of all charges levied[Read More…]
South Sudanese in Uganda plea for total peace
By Abraham Garang South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda are strongly urging all leaders across the political spectrum in South Sudan, to work hard to ensure that total peace and stability take roots in the country, so that they could return home to restart their livelihood activities and to participate in[Read More…]
Water Corporation warned against poor inspection
By Bida Elly David The national minister of water resources and Irrigation has cautioned South Sudan urban water Corporation against passive inspection of dirty commercial water to the citizens calling them to seriously ensure consumption of sufficient and clean water to set the locals free from diseases. He said this[Read More…]
Chamber slams city council over poor waste management
By Bida Elly David The chairperson of Central Equatoria State chamber of commerce has slammed the authority of Juba city Council over poor waste management pointing out that the city has become so dirty as garbage has taken lead in surrounding most parts of Juba with bad smell. Last year[Read More…]
Abraham Chol charged, awaits sentence
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Special High Court in Juba has charged the self-proclaimed prophet Abraham Chol Maketh of Contempt of Authority of the President and undermining the Authority of the President and the other, using the religion in political purpose. The preliminary court ruling was made yesterday by the[Read More…]
Legislator blasts parliament over salary delays
By Bida Elly David A vocal legislator at the transitional national legislative assembly has revealed that continuous delays of civil servants’ salaries by the government had been happening due to the fact that the parliament has been muted and compromised making it difficult to stand for the citizens. In a[Read More…]
Awet tells SPLM to repay citizens’ debt
By William Madouk Garang The second deputy chairman of the SPLM party, Daniel Awet Akot has appealed to party’s bigwigs and members to deliver services to the people as a payback for their substantial support to SPLM/A movement during the struggle. Awet said the party has restructured itself therefore[Read More…]
Stop targeting civilians, SSPDF warns rebels
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has yesterday hit back at the Gatwech Kitgwang faction warning them to cease fighting civilians or prepare to face them (SSPDF). This reaction comes as a response to SPLA-IO Kitwang warning and condemning the SSPDF against involvement in the[Read More…]
Kush Bank unveils free deposits and withdrawals
By Bida Elly David Kush commercial bank has gloriously initiated and introduced fee-free deposits and withdrawals in all their branches across the Country aimed at breaking down financial defies as well as showing commitment to boost credit facilities inform of offering cash to women traders aimed at strengthening their financial[Read More…]
Bring it on, Dr. Machar ready for SPLM court battle
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The main opposition party, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) under Dr. Riek Machar has dared SPLM led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to proceed with a legal suit threat. This reaction came a day after the SPLM threatened that anyone who uses the name[Read More…]
Balanda Community urges demilitarization of local populations
By Mary Poni The newly elected chairman for the Balanda Community Association (BCA) has promised to work hand in hand with the government to disarm the local populations especially targeting the youth in the country. The newly elected head of the association, Mr. Andera Dominic made his vow to the[Read More…]
Episcopal bishop of Kajo-Keji diocese dies in Nairobi
By Mary Poni The Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Kajo-Keji, Emmanuel Murye Modi died in Nairobi hospital at around 5am yesterday (Wednesday). Bishop Murye was flown to Nairobi on Tuesday night and admitted at the Nairobi Hospital in Kenya when he collapsed in Kajo-Keji where he served. The[Read More…]
Kiir clarifies ‘I can’t stop fighting in Upper Nile’ remark
By William Madouk Garang The Office of the President has swiftly extinguished President Salva Kiir’s remark that punches a hole sparking public debate, citing that he does not imply his administrative inability but rather means he can’t solve it alone. This comes barely a day after President Kiir said during[Read More…]
Gov’t warns of maps that omit its territorial parts
By William Madouk Garang South Sudan Government has urged the public, and government officials to stop using unauthorized South Sudan maps that omit some of its territorial parts. Chairman of the South Sudan Joint Border Commission with Sudan, Michael Makuei Lueth said vast majority are using non-governmental organizations’ relief maps[Read More…]
Four children died of measles in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Health authorities in Lakes States have reported four measles deaths and nine (9) cases that tested positive for measles amid outbreak in 3 counties of Yirol West, Wulu and Cueibet respectively. Four children have reportedly died of measles disease in Cueibet County of Lakes State. The acting[Read More…]
Teachers discouraged as government releases one month’s salary
By Bida Elly David Some teachers yesterday demonstrated indirect distorting moods against the Ministry of General Education and Instructions following release of only one month’s salary with the complex family needs amid the upcoming festive season saying that they had high expectations. The Ministry yesterday commenced payment of one month’s[Read More…]
Global community, UN tasks CTSAM-VM to assess Upper Nile conflict
By Bida Elly David The international Community has made a call for CTSAM-VM to make serious investigation of the deadly conflicts that claimed many lives and left many more displaced in Upper Nile region saying that there was need to restore peace and hold the perpetrators accountable for the act[Read More…]