By Hou Akot Hou Commissioner of Aweil West County, who was appointed in December of last year, has begun touring the county’s Payams to familiarize herself with the challenges facing local residents. During her visits, Abuol Akok observed that many roads in remote areas have been severely damaged due to[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
Girl drowns in Aweil East County
By Hou Akot Hou A 10-year-old girl drowned in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, on Tuesday after asking her mother for permission to bathe in the river. Mr. Garang Aguer Ben, the boma administrator of Wun-Atem-Mei in Baac Payam, said the incident shocked residents. “The residents of[Read More…]
NBG recovers looted items
By William Madouk Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal have recovered some of looted goods and properties belonging to Sudanese residents in the state. Governor Simon Uber Mawut commended the organized forces for their efforts in tracing and recovering the items that were stolen by angry protesters who vandalized local[Read More…]
Over 81 injured in NBG riot
By Hou Akot Hou Medics in Aweil reported that they are treating about 81 patients who were injured during the riot that erupted in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday, last week. The violence was triggered by the killing of South Sudanese nationals allegedly by the Sudanese[Read More…]
NBG calls for calm amidst unrest
By Hou Akot Hou Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has called for calm following an emergency meeting he held with members of his cabinet, including commissioners from the five counties. This meeting was convened in response to the destruction caused by angry youth who vandalized shops and killed[Read More…]
Aweil Hospital Blood Bank runs dry
By Hou Akot Hou Medics at Aweil Civil Hospital are raising concerns about shortage of blood groups in the blood bank, as patient admissions requiring transfusions continue to rise. Mr. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the hospital’s health education focal point, highlighted the alarming deficiency of blood supplies and emphasized the[Read More…]
70-year-old man kills nephew
By Hou Akot Hou Detectives in Aweil West County, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have apprehended a man suspected of murdering his nephew. The suspect, a 70-year-old named Deng Guot Amuk, allegedly killed his nephew after accusing him of impregnating his wife twice. Sadiq Hussein, the Deputy Director of[Read More…]
Aweil residents ordered to vacate public sites
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of Roads, Bridges, and Transport in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has issued an ultimatum for people to vacate public sites, including roads, railway areas, airstrips, and government buildings where people sought refuge during last year’s flooding. The directive comes as many individuals have not[Read More…]
Aweil residents complain of poor burial practices
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Nyalath Payam in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are voicing concerns about the inadequate burial practices at the cemetery designated by the state government on the outskirts of the Town. Locals reported to this outlet on Tuesday that people from Aweil[Read More…]
Aweil residents complain of poor burial practices
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Nyalath Payam in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are voicing concerns about the inadequate cemetery space designated by the state government at outskirts of the Town. Locals reported to this outlet on Tuesday that people from Aweil Town are hurriedly burying[Read More…]
Police detains 4 murder suspects in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil police are detaining four suspects accused of fatally stabbing a 22-year-old man in Aweil Town over the weekend. The victim’s body was discovered dumped in a forested area near Kuom Highway, leading towards Wau. According to the Commissioner of Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal[Read More…]
NBGS records 7 cholera deaths
By Deng Athian At least seven deaths due to cholera have been recorded in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, according to the Ministry of Health. Among the deceased is a two-year-old boy. State Minister of Health, Jeffer Riny, confirmed that the recorded deaths occurred within a total of 2,455 cases.[Read More…]
Rabies vaccination underway in Aweil
By Deng Athian A rabies vaccination campaign for dogs has commenced in Aweil. On the first day of the campaign, Monday this week, 45 dogs were successfully vaccinated. Samuel Ajiing Uguak, Director General of the Ministry of Animal Resources, urged dog owners to participate in the vaccination drive. “The target[Read More…]
Rabies vaccination Campaign to begin in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of Animal Resources in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has launched a vaccination campaign to combat rabies in Aweil town. The vaccination targets 1,500 dogs against the deadly disease. Director-General of the Ministry, Samuel Ajing Uguak, announced on Thursday that the campaign will prioritize dogs[Read More…]
Dinka Malual prevents Rezigat Nomads from entering
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual Peace Committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, has prevented Rezigat nomads from driving cattle into the border areas of Gok-machar before 15th February. This comes in the wake of ongoing unrest that is still raging in Sudan like in Darfur[Read More…]
Lactating mother commits suicide
By Hou Akot Hou A 20-year-old lactating woman took her own life on Monday in War-lac village, Maduany Payam, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The deceased, identified as Abuk Garang, had recently given birth to a baby girl. Residents are in shock, as Garang had just delivered[Read More…]
Soldier jumps off moving car for money, dies
By Hou Akot Hou South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) officer has lost his life Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State after he jumped out of a moving car to collect part of his money carried away by wind. The incident occurred Tuesday while a passenger vehicle was[Read More…]
Returnees to receive brick laying machines-RRC
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has announced that 83 brick laying machines will be provided to returnees and vulnerable host communities. This is meant to assist them in establishing permanent structures, returnees have been occupying public facilities[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State dismantles roadblocks
By William Madouk Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have dismantled unsanctioned roadblocks along the road linking the state to neighbouring states in a bid to tame corruption and extortion by men in uniform. This came after a security meeting led by NBGS’ governor, Simon Ober Mawut, which[Read More…]
Explosion kills 12-year-old boy
By Deng Athian A 12-year-old boy lost his life while another 8-year-old boy sustained serious injuries due to a hand grenade explosion in the community of Kootic village in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The unfortunate event occurred last Sunday in Aweil North County, raising concerns about the dangers posed[Read More…]