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CEPO calls for release of Lakes State former governor’s aide

The activist said holding the suspect for 13 days without charge or transparent investigation is a cruel and unusual punishment that contravenes both domestic and international law. By Makur Adut The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) said it is deeply concerned about the continued detention of the press secretary for the former Lakes State governor Makur […]

National
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Cholera death cases in Akobo County rises to 45

The lack of clean water in Akobo is fueling the spread of the disease, hitting women and young children the hardest By Anak Dut At least 45 cholera death cases were confirmed in Akobo County and 26,000 infections, Care South Sudan said Thursday. Cecilia, a resident of Akobo, where cholera cases are surging, expressed her […]

National
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JCC warns screen football fans against noise

The Mayor of Juba City Council (JCC) Kalisto Lado has warned local fans supporting European soccer tournaments against making noise in the residential areas at night. Speaking to City Review yesterday, Kalisto said the council does not prohibit watching football but will remain firm on prohibiting noise. “That one is the red line. There is […]

Sports
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Biden threatens sanctions against peace spoilers

The United States President Joe Biden’s administration is considering enforcing more sanctions on South Sudanese leaders who are delaying the implementation of revitalized peace agreements and those responsible for attacks on humanitarian workers. Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, US Deputy Representative to UN Amb. Richard Mills said humanitarian aid worth $1 million […]

Politics
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Mothers urged to attend antenatal care

The Ministry of Health has called on all mothers in the country to attend antenatal health care to promote the physical, mental, and general well-being of babies. Dr. Victor Anib Majur, the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health said safe maternity and newborn healthcare was very critical during childbirth to avoid several complications, especially when […]

Health
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Machar, Gatwech blamed for slow security arrangements implementation

The internal power struggle within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) is partly to blame for the slow pace of the security arrangements implementation, UNMISS Chief, Nicholas Haysom has said. A representative to the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Haysom warned that the conflict between Dr. Riek Machar and his former army Gen. Simon […]

Politics
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11 women jailed in Rumbek over witchcraft

A court in Rumbek of Lakes State State has sentenced 11women to five-month imprisonment and with an alternative fine of SSP 50,000 for practicing witchcraft. Cpt. Elijah Mabor, the police spokesperson of Lakes State, said the women were tried in court after their arrest following an order issued by the town mayor. “The police were […]

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