By William Madouk The organizing committee has revealed that $1.2 Million and over 200 million South Sudanese Pounds have been raised in a fundraising drive held over the weekend to support Warrap State’s agricultural initiatives. The fundraising function was graced by the vice president for the service cluster, Hussein[Read More…]
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Abducted Twic women freed
By Deng Athian Three women from Twic County, Warrap State, abducted by armed youth from neighboring Abyei have been released by their captives. On January 14, 2024, three women were abducted in the Anyiel Kuac area of Twic County, Warrap State, by suspected Abyei armed youth, and a young[Read More…]
Governor Muor pursues Twic-Ngok for peace
By William Madouk Warrap State governor, Kuol Muor Muor is making a splendid move to restore elusive peace and desired security between Twic and Ngok of Abyei. The state boss, who just concluded a day peace tour to Turalei of Twic County called on the community to cease revenge[Read More…]
Kuajok, Wau to deploy deterrence force
By Hou Akot Hou Governments of Warrap and Western Bahr El Ghazal states have resolved to deploy security forces in their contested border areas at Thar-kueng and Marial-baai. Forces deployment is meant to deter further inter-communal attacks between the two antagonistic neighboring communities living along the highly contested border[Read More…]
Trail of deaths in fresh attack shocks Warrap
By William Madouk At least 38 people have been reported killed and 35 others injured in the latest attack in Warrap State. Warrap State Minister of Information, William Wol Mayom, said the fresh attack ensued early in the morning in Mayen-Abun of the Ayuok area at the SSPDF military[Read More…]
Two ARC staff dead in crash
By Hou Akot Hou A Land Cruiser pickup vehicle belonging to the Africa Resource Corporation (ARC) Company crashed dead two of the company’s employees at Akon in Gogrial West County, Warrap State. The incident occurred on Monday, October 30, 2023. According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle collided with a[Read More…]
Former Warrap governor urges leaders to seek divine guidance
By Santino Koor Mayen Aru Former Governor of Warrap State, Gen. Aleu Alieny Aleu, has called on the leaders and youth of South Sudan to turn to God for lasting peace in the country. Speaking at the preparation of the Holy Supper in Juba Central Church (Seventh-day Adventist), Alieny[Read More…]
Warrap court sends woman to jail over local brew
By Hou Akot Hou A court in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, has sentenced a woman to 3 years in prison for brewing a prohibited local alcoholic drink known as “Dakaya”. The woman identified as Awien Manut was dealing in an illicit brew locally known as “Dakaya,” which is[Read More…]
SPLM bigwig quits party
By William Madouk A senior member of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), in Warrap State, has resigned from the party to pursue political activism. Dr. Jong Anthony Deng, who held various government positions in Warrap State, said he left Salva Kiir’s party to explore new political opportunities. “I want to[Read More…]
Nailed girl gets help
By Hou Akot Hou A national organization, The Organization for Children Harmony (TOCH) is providing care for the 9-year-old girl who was hammered on both feet with six-inch nails by her mother in Tonj, Warrap state. Mr. Marko Madut, the executive director of the organization, confirmed that they have taken the[Read More…]
Brutal mother nails daughter
By Hou Akot Hou Tonj town in Warrap state of South Sudan on Monday morning woke up to a shock as a woman hammered 6-inch nails into her daughter’s feet over an accusation of roaming in the neighborhoods. The brutal mother identified as Adeng Garang, who is also pregnant, is[Read More…]
Returnees face threats over debts
By Hou Akot Hou Chiefs in Twic Mayardit County, Warrap State have given all returnees a two-month deadline to settle their debts with those whom they owe. This comes after a lot of cases have been heard by the chiefs in court between the host community and the returning community.[Read More…]
Court Martial adjourns case of 54 slain soldiers
By William Madouk Military General Court Martial has adjourned the trial of 33 armed civilians accused of killing 54 SSPDF soldiers in Warrap State of South Sudan. The suspects, who comprise civilians, army deserters of SSPDF, police, and prison wardens, were supposed to make their maiden appearance in military court[Read More…]
Greater Tonj peace conference calls for peaceful disarmament
Press Release The Greater Tonj peace conference concluded on Thursday with a call for peaceful disarmament among communities in Tonj North, Tonj East and Tonj South counties in Warrap State of South Sudan. Over 400 participants attended the three-day conference held under the theme “Laying foundation for peaceful, stable and[Read More…]