By William Madouk Rampant cases of suicide among women in Warrap state has prompted United Nations Mission in South Sudan to convene a debate on taboo-laden mental health issues. According to the UN, at least four suicide cases were reported in February alone; the heartbreaking instances are aggravated by[Read More…]
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UJOSS condemns threats on journalist
By Yiep Joseph Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has condemned threats to a journalist working for a local radio station in Warrap State. In a statement released to the media, UJOSS Coordinator for Warrap State, Daniel Mareng Wek said such actions violate press freedom. He urged the[Read More…]
Five wounded in Warrap cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least five people were wounded in a cattle raid on Wednesday in Mariik, Ngap-Agok payam, Gogrial East County, Warrap State, according to local authorities. Residents report the raiders came from the Luany-jang community, allegedly seeking revenge against the Akook community. Ngap-Agok Payam Administrator Daniel Machar[Read More…]
Three killed in Tonj North cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Tonj North County, located in South Sudan’s Warrap State, report that at least three people were killed during a cattle raid on Monday, according to police sources. The incident occurred between two groups, the Nooi and Lier sections, both part of the Awill community[Read More…]
Warrap Governor calls for end to revenge
By Yiep Joseph Governor of Warrap State, Francis Marial Abur, visited Alebek Payam, Tonj North County, and called on the communities to end revenge killings to give peace a chance. According to the state extended to the media, governor Marial’s visit to Alebek Payam Tonj North County was to assess[Read More…]
Activist calls for release of protesters in Warrap State
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manyang, has called for the release of 22 protesters detained in Warrap State. Authorities in Warrap State announced on Tuesday that they had arrested these youths following their protests against the alleged killing of South Sudanese[Read More…]
Two drivers detained over carelessness
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Tonj South County, Warrap State, have detained two drivers between Wednesday and Thursday, following accusations of causing accidents and damaging a shop. The first incident, occurred when a driver of a heavy truck loaded with goods, en route to Aweil via Wau from[Read More…]
Warrap governor vows to address judicial backlog
By Hou Akot Hou Warrap State Governor, Francis Marial Abur has pledged to expedite the resolution of numerous criminal cases, including capital offenses that have accumulated in the state’s judicial system. During an interview on Miraya FM, Governor Abur expressed concern over the backlog of cases, particularly in Tonj Prison,[Read More…]
Illegal checkpoints choke Warrap roads
By Yiep Joseph Despite repeated directives from the government, numerous illegal roadblocks continue to plague the road between Tonj and Wau. The 45-kilometre stretch is an ordeal for travelers. Travelling from Tonj town, in Tonj South County of Warrap State, to Wau in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has[Read More…]
Three killed in Gogrial East County
By Hou Akot Hou Three people have reportedly been shot dead by unknown assailants, last weekend at Akuach village in Mangol Apuk payam in Gogrial East County of Warrap State. Mangol Apuk Payam administrator, David Atem Matuop identified the deceases as Diing Ajak Diing, Deng Ayiet Deng and Achuil[Read More…]
Police Officer under probe for piercing daughter’s eyes
By William Madouk A police officer who pierced the eyes of his daughter in Warrap State has been brought to Juba for further investigation, the South Sudan national police department confirmed. In April, Mary Akuot became the latest recorded victim of gender-based violence after her father damaged both of her[Read More…]