By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have urged the government to open civic space and avoid infringing on civil and political rights. They are urging authorities to reconsider their approach and allow for open dialogue and dissent. The call comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
Police detain six over couple’s death
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal State has detained six suspects for investigation following mysterious death of a couple. A man and his wife, were found hanging in a local pub at Hai Zalala neighborhood of Aweil town, on Wednesday night. Police Commissioner, Thomas Wani revealed that the[Read More…]
Woman detained over daughter’s suicide
By Hou Akot Hou Local authorities in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State are currently holding a woman after her daughter committed suicide. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute over food rations. According to Deputy Police Director Marial Awou, the young woman, whose[Read More…]
Committee formed to probe health workers’ strike in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil parliamentarians have formed a committee to investigate grievances of health workers who staged a strike last week. Health practitioners laid down their tools due to what they said was delayed wages amounting to 21,000 USD dollars for all workers including the support staff such as[Read More…]
SSPDF officer wounded in Abyei-Twic road ambush
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) officer and his bodyguard were injured in an ambush on Wednesday along the Rum-kor to Majak-kol road in Abyei-Twic. The duo was part of a security task force deployed to the area. Major General Joseph Kwai Ajak, a senior[Read More…]
Women urged to engage in politics
By Hou Akot Hou Women have been urged to actively participate in political processes, so they can better raise their voices, shaping future governance. As discussions around gender equality and representation gain momentum, political leaders in Northern Bahr el Ghazal stressed that it is important for women to get involved[Read More…]
Teenager stabs peer to death in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing his friend, identified as Kuol Deng, to death on Tuesday in Aweil town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. The motive for the killing remains unclear, but a source from the Mathiang neighbourhood in Aweil revealed that the incident[Read More…]
Man dies in Aweil East road crash
By Hou Akot Hou A 32-year-old man tragically lost his life in an accident involving his motorbike and a rickshaw, locally known in Arabic as “Tuktuk,” on Friday in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal. The deceased, identified as Aguot Anei Lual, was a boda-boda rider who was[Read More…]
Unknown animal frightens Aweil North residents
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Pamat Payam in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are living in fear after an unknown wild animal attacked a cattle owner in a camp last week. The incident occurred while the victim, Akuei Deng, was asleep in the kraal, protected[Read More…]
Exam distribution challenges hit Northern Bahr el Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou Minister of Education for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Santino Bol Akok, has appealed to partners to assist in the distribution of examination papers across the state. With the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exams scheduled to commence on Monday, November 18th, the state ministry[Read More…]
Over 120 receive phones for mobile money transfers in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Over 120 beneficiaries of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, received phones this week for Mobile Money transactions as part of cash transfers project. The initiative is part of a new project that also enables local residents[Read More…]
EU hands over Nyamlel Bridge to gov’t
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union (EU) on Thursday handed over a newly constructed Nyamlel Bridge built across Lol River in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to the Ministry of Roads and Bridges. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Office for[Read More…]
Toddler dies in house fire
By Hou Akot Hou A house fire claimed the life of a 3-year-old child in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Wednesday. According to local police inspector Kur Mabior, the victim, identified as Abuk Akuei Angara, was left unattended with his 7-year-old brother while their[Read More…]
Epileptic man drowns in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Nyamlel, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, reported that an epileptic individual named Garang Bol Geng drowned in a pool of water after collapsing due to his long-term illness. Philip Agany Thiep, the inspector of police at the Nyamlel headquarters, revealed that[Read More…]
Hippopotamus kills woman in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou A hippopotamus has gone wild and attacked residents in one of the houses at Nyamlel in Aweil West County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. The dangerous animal attacked and killed a woman, prompting local residents to take matters into their own hands and attempt to[Read More…]
Legal experts urge chiefs to uphold professionalism without discrimination
By Hou Akot Hou Legal experts, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), concluded a three-day workshop in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The workshop, which ended on Monday, aimed to equip local chiefs with the skills necessary to handle court cases impartially, irrespective of[Read More…]
Organized forces equipped on combating violations against children
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is conducting a three-day training session for South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officers, police, prison officials, and government representatives in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The training, which commenced on Tuesday, focused on six grave violations of[Read More…]
UJOSS empowers Journalists in Northern Bahr el Ghazal on ethical reporting
By Hou Akot Hou Over 25 journalists in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state underwent a two-day training session focused on ethical reporting and sensitive reporting mechanisms. The training, organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in partnership with Non-Violence (NP), aimed to enhance the capacity of[Read More…]
Flood victims grieve lack of shelter
By John Akoon Residents of Aweil town in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State are expressing deep concern over lack of shelter for flood victims. Many people who have been displaced, are currently camping along the roadside. In interviews with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, several residents appealed for urgent assistance from[Read More…]
Drug shortages plague Domuloto Payam health facility
By Yang Ater Yang Local communities in Domuloto Payam, Wulu County, Lakes State, have been grappling with severe drug shortages at their health facility for the past two years. Residents are increasingly concerned about their inability to access essential medications, putting their health and well-being at risk. Mangia Julian[Read More…]