(BOR) – The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr Riek Ghai Kok, has held high level talks with the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Mr Carl Skau, to explore deeper collaboration in addressing food insecurity and building long term community resilience in flood prone areas of SouthContinue Reading
(RUMBEK EAST) – Calm has returned to Rumbek East County in South Sudan’s Lakes State after a violent confrontation between members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth, according to local authorities. The clash which stemmed from resistance to law enforcement operations over cattle raiding leftContinue Reading
(TONJ) – Warrap State authorities have launched a forceful civilian disarmament campaign in the greater Tonj area following renewed outbreaks of violence and loss of life among local communities. The State Minister of Information, Mamer Bath, confirmed that the disarmament operation began over the weekend, with the South Sudan People’sContinue Reading
(AKOBO) – Two university students from South Sudan were shot dead in an ambush in Akobo West, Jonglei State, while travelling from Ethiopia to Uror County for their school holidays, local officials confirmed. The incident took place on Sunday in the remote Dwa-Achan desert area on the outskirts of AkoboContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A national advocacy forum hosted by the European Union Delegation in South Sudan brought renewed attention to the plight of children born of conflict related sexual violence (CRSV), calling for their full inclusion in the country’s legal and transitional justice processes. The half day event took place onContinue Reading
(TONJ) – The Governor of Warrap State, Ambassador Bol Wek, has promised to prioritise education and support local schools despite the ongoing security challenges affecting parts of the state. During a recent visit to Makerdit Primary School in Tonj Town, Governor Wek reassured learners and the wider community that hisContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Police Service has arrested 46 suspected gang members, including six women, following a fresh security operation targeting criminal hotspots in the Gumbo-Sherikat areas of the capital. The arrests were made during a coordinated anti-gang operation that began at 6:00 PM on 17 July and continuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A prominent South Sudanese civil society leader has called on the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to initiate the repeal of the National Security Service (NSS) Act, saying it threatens public freedoms and democratic processes in the country. Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for PeaceContinue Reading
(RUMBEK) – The Ministry of Health in Lakes State has launched a major door to door vaccination campaign aimed at preventing the spread of Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness. The campaign will target over one million people aged five and above across the state. River blindness is a parasiticContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – Widespread flooding in Unity State is driving extensive deforestation, raising serious environmental concerns and posing a long term threat to the region’s fragile ecosystem. Trees submerged in floodwaters for prolonged periods are dying and being harvested for firewood, creating a growing crisis that local residents, officials, andContinue Reading
