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Anak Dut At least 3,292 concerned South Sudanese living in over 50 countries across the globe have petitioned the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate the incident of Wad Medani. The group demanded for investigation in the atrocities, which, they said, include grave human rights abuses and cold-blooded killings that were reportedly perpetrated by […]
National
The former VP, in his swearing in as SPLM Sec. General, applauded the party for its tireless contribution, determination and unwavering discipline in supporting its leadership By Ajah Jennifer The newly sworn-in SPLM Secretary-General, Dr. James Wani Igga said some of them from the womb, are born revolutionaries and undoubted patriots. “Truly, some of us […]
National
The SSPDF, however, maintains that its operations are a response to a growing threat posed by SPLA-IO forces and their affiliated militias, particularly the White Army By Aguok Chok Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) members of parliament representing Upper Nile State in the Transitional National Legislature Assembly (TNLA) have strongly condemned what they […]
National
JUBA – At least 10 people have been recovered from suspected abductors in Jonglei State. The victims who include seven children and three mothers were recovered on Monday by the government of Jonglei. This comes in an exchange arrangement with the State government of Greater Pibor Administrative Area after criminals abducted the victims last year. […]
Crimes & Murder
JUBA – The Juba City Council has prescribed a fine of SSP50, 000 to be paid by traders who failed to open their shops on Monday, August 30 over the fear of civil protest. Mayor Kalisto Lado said the rate was agreed upon after consultation with the national and the state Chambers of Commerce. He […]
Business
JUBA – The Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries Onyoti Adigo Nykwic has urged the local cattle keepers to shift from traditional to modern animal husbandry. Nykwic told the herders to sell out their local cattle breeds and buy hybrid cows that produce quality meat and milk. According to Onyoti, such a move will reduce […]
Agriculture
South Sudan is into the quarterfinals of the Afrobasket tournament for the first time. The youngest African nation achieved the milestone after a thrilling 60-58 win over Kenya at the Kigali Arena on Tuesday. This achievement did not come out of the blues; it was due to the tremendous work of the former coach of […]
Editorial Sports
JUBA – The South Sudanese immigration department has revealed that preparations are underway to reopen the borders with Sudan following a recent agreement struck by President Salva Kiir and Sudanese Prime Minister Dr. Abdallah Hamdok. The Director-General for Immigration, Nationality, and Passport, Gen. Atem Marol Biar told the media that the two countries have rolled […]
Business Business News
JUBA – Kapoeta North County in Eastern Equatoria State is in a health crisis as only two out of the sixteen health units are functioning. It has been two years since14 health facilities ceased operating due to insecurity. “There are only two health facilities working out of the sixteen health units in Kapoeta North County. […]
Health
JUBA – Signatories to the peace agreement are due to decide on the graduation of the first batch of the necessary unified forces next week, the Chairperson of the National Transitional Committee (NTC) has said. Tut Gatluak, Presidential Security Advisor and Chairperson of NTC, told the media Wednesday that a joint meeting would be held […]
Peace Process
JUBA – South Sudan has installed its first-ever oxygen plant to beef up the health sector’s preparedness for emergency situations especially during the prowling dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the media in Juba at the Emergency Operation Centre Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Elizabeth Achuei, said the installation of the plant was a major […]
COVID-19 Health
JUBA – The government has started the demilitarisation of Tombura County to quell deadly inter-ethnic clashes that left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. The process encompasses the relocation of rival forces loyal to Gen. James Nando and those of SPLA-IO – who have been blamed for initiating the ongoing inter-communal violence in the county. Humanitarian […]
Western Equatoria
JUBA – The government through the Ministry of Transport has laid plans to build a control tower at Juba International Airport (JIA) to ease operations. This comes after a meeting between President Salva Kiir and the Minister of Transport Madut Biar Yel in the office of the President Wednesday afternoon. “His Excellency President Salva Kiir […]
General
JUBA – President Salva Kiir has delegated Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster Rebecca Nyandeng to represent South Sudan at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly 2021. The Office of the President confirmed Wednesday that Nyandeng will lead a high-level delegation to New York for the annual event. “His Excellency President Salva […]
Diplomacy
JUBA – Former American Foreign Service Officer to South Sudan Elizabeth Shackelford has likened the woeful evacuation crisis facing the United States government in the Afghan capital Kabul to that of South Sudan during the bloody 2013 civil war. Afghanistan descended into chaos in August after the Taliban, an extremist armed group seized control of […]
Diplomacy
