By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
Tempers rise as teachers’ names disappear from pay sheet
By William Madouk Frustrated teachers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are infuriated after discovering their names missing on the pay sheet. The teachers who were protesting against reduction in their salaries accuse the state Ministry of Education and Instruction for orchestrating the mischief. A teacher, Deng, not real[Read More…]
MPs propose measures to rehabilitate thieves
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal state parliament has passed a motion that would allow the transfer of inmates to Upper Nile State. Lawmaker, Santino Wol Aluk said the assembly suggested that all thieves, particularly those involved in cattle theft, who are currently in custody, should be[Read More…]
Aweil land dispute turns violent
By Deng Athian A clash between residents and armed police unfolded on Friday in Kuom area of Aweil, leaving several people injured. The confrontation arose from a long-standing land dispute, with the police allegedly acting on orders to forcibly evict residents following a court ruling in favour of State[Read More…]
Over 300 Returnees arrive in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil East County commissioner Kharbino Thiep Tong reported on Tuesday the arrival of 17 buses carrying over 340 returnees from Sudan. Speaking at a funeral ceremony in Madhol Payam, Thiep Tong stated that the returnees are currently residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker, a border[Read More…]
Eleven detained over Aweil North land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have detained eleven individuals involved in a land dispute that erupted into a clash between two clans on Tuesday. County Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol swiftly responded to the incident to de-escalate the situation. State Governor[Read More…]
Awut vows swift action on teachers’ pay
By Hou Akot Hou Concerned about the plight of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, National Minister of Education, Awut Deng Achuil vows to address their grievances. The minister’s Thursday visit to Aweil Town follows reports of unpaid salaries for over six months and salary deduction that threatens[Read More…]
Aweil youth convene for peace, security ahead of elections
By Hou Akot Hou At least sixty young people from five counties of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, gathered for a two-day workshop on peace and security ahead of elections. The youth are joined by women and government representatives for the event at Aweil Town. Empower Youth Africa Organization[Read More…]
Aweil explore solutions to soaring prices
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Chamber of Commerce and municipal council representatives held a consultative meeting on Wednesday to address the surge in commodity prices in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. The meeting comes amid a rise in the cost of essential goods. For instance, a 50kg[Read More…]
Returnees face catastrophic conditions-RRC
By Hou Akot Hou Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) is urgently appealing for assistance to over 700 households residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker Village, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Mr. Angelo Deng Akol, Deputy Chairperson of the RRC, revealed the dire situation during a press[Read More…]
Police detains three women over market fire
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is investigating three women suspected of starting fire that caused destruction in Udhum Payam, on Tuesday. The blaze, which reportedly began in a restaurant, engulfed nearby shops and houses, leaving 130 structures damaged. Atak Wol Kiir, the[Read More…]
Fire guts Udhum market in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Over 100 shops were destroyed in a fire that ripped through Udhum Payam market in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Tuesday. The blaze, which reportedly began in a restaurant, quickly spread, engulfing homes and businesses in the vicinity, leaving residents and[Read More…]
Police refresher training begins in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 45-day refresher training program for 1,000 police officers has commenced in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state-Aweil. The program that aimed at enhancing the personnel’s skills in protecting civilians and property has attracted both commissioned and non-commissioned officers. The State Commissioner of Police, Philip Madut[Read More…]
Trader arrested for illegal gun deal
By Hou Akot Hou A Sudanese trader is in custody at Gokmachar police station of Aweil North County Northern Bahr El Ghazal over illegal arms deal. A client, allegedly accidentally shot himself with a pistol he bought from to the Sudanese illegal gun dealer. The client, identified as Bol[Read More…]
Police nabs 21 suspects in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least 21 suspects are in police custody in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, facing accusations of theft and drug dealing. State Police Commissioner, Philip Madut Tong confirmed on Friday that the suspects will be produced before court. “We apprehended these young men[Read More…]
Fox bites two people in Aweil West County
By Hou Akot Hou Two people in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El State have been bitten by a fox on Monday night, raising concerns about potential rabies exposure. According to Lual Khamis Lual, deputy director of Nyamlel Hospital, the victims were a 50-year-old woman named Akon Lual Kur[Read More…]
South Sudan diaspora explores education, healthcare Support
By Hou Akot Hou A delegation from Undying Hope International (UHI), a South Sudanese diaspora organization based in the United States, arrived in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, on Tuesday. The team, led by its president, Thiel Thomas Dhel and accompanied by investors and donors, was warmly[Read More…]
NRC launches $5 million project to empower returnees, IDPs
By Hou Akot Hou Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has launched a transformative $5 million project in Northern Bahr El Gazal state. The project aims at building resilience and self-reliance among returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. Both beneficiaries and local authorities, embraced the initiative with enthusiasm[Read More…]
NBG Agriculture minister sacked
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Hon. Anei Deng Akok, has been fired in a gubernatorial decree. The governor, Tong Aken Ngor, then appointed Hon. Awaya Awaya Makuei as his replacement. The successor, Awaya, and his predecessor, Anei Deng Akok, are[Read More…]
Missing Wildlife warden found hanging dead
By Hou Akot Hou A wildlife officer in Northern Bahr El Gazal State was found dead hanging from a tree in a forest on Tuesday, according to wildlife authorities. The director of the wildlife department in NGBs, John Reuben identified to deceased officer to journalists in Aweil on Wednesday,[Read More…]