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The movement describing the directive as a gross violation of human rights and a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression, even as the regulator, NCA, defended its decision By Emmanuel Mandella Amnesty International has called on the South Sudan government to immediately reverse its blanket ban on social media, describing the move as a gross […]
National
By James Chatim The South Sudan Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen. Abraham Manyuat has lifted the countywide imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew. In a statement released on Monday, the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) Spokesperson, Col John Kassara Koang Nhial confirmed the lifting of the curfew by the Inspector General of Police. On January 17, […]
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By Anak Dut The former Commissioner of Lainya County, Emmanuel Khamis Richard has called on the State government to think outside the box to pay the salaries of the civil servants. He said with the proper management of resources, the state government can pay its unclassified staff. He was speaking to The City Review on […]
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The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of South Sudan have illicitly transferred over $55 million of shares from oil revenue meant for local beneficiaries to private accounts for “unknown reasons” in unprecedented disregard of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2013. A detailed report by the auditor-general—which was presented in Parliament on April 19, 2021, […]
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The Minister of General Education and Instructions Awut Deng Acuil says all measures are in place to ensure safe resumption of learning, fending off fears from guidance that the decision on school reopening could backfire as COVID-19 impact lingers. South Sudan government is set to reopen schools across the country after nearly two years of […]
General
The government said arms embargo has stalled the implementation of the provisions of security arrangement, graduation and redeployment of 83,000 necessary unified forces critical to Revitalised Peace Agreement. There has been a delay, for close to 15 months in graduation of over 20,000 joint government and opposition forces at various training centres across the country, […]
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A viral video footage of a South Sudanese student on government scholarship in Egypt jumping from the 12th floor to the ground has sent tongues wagging among South Sudanese communities at home and abroad. It was Deng Chol Ayuak (pictured), a 25-year-old and third-year male student, who was pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in […]
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South Sudan’s rating in the World Press Freedom Index 2021 has dropped despite notable improvement in the media environment since 2019. Compiled by Reporters Without Borders, the ranking places Africa’s youngest to position 139 behind Philippines, down from 138 in 2020. The media watchdog says while there have been notable reforms in the local media […]
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The price made YouTube Inc., a still-unprofitable startup, by far the most expensive purchase in 2006, Internet search leader Google snapped up YouTube for $1.65 billion, and brushed out copyright concerns to seize a starring role in the online video revolution. The all-stock deal united one of the Internet’s marquee companies with one of its […]
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The South Sudan Audit Chamber released an explosive report detailing how the oil revenue shares belonging to oil-producing states and communities were misappropriated by influential individuals. This happened in complete defiance of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2013 which provides that 2% and 3% of the revenue share be given to the communities. Four almost […]
Editorial
South Sudan Human Right Commission has condemned what it termed as a ‘targeted shooting’ of Rumbek Diocese Bishop-elect, Rt. Rev. Christian Carlassare. The human rights body issued a statement condemning the act and called on the government to investigate and bring the perpetrators to book. “The event leading to this unfortunate development and other relevant […]
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The European Union has tabled a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical outfit AstraZeneca following the latter’s underperformance in delivering COVID-19 vaccines. A news report filed by AFP revealed the EU bloc was suing the drug maker for failing to deliver the vaccines as per the stipulations in the contract, not to mention the efficacy hitches that […]
Health
South Sudan will participate in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 is slated for the end of this year, the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) President Francis Amin has said. ‘‘The President of SSFA Mr. Francis Michael Amin said South Sudan will play in preliminary round FIFA Arab Cup 2021 due to [take] place in December […]
Football
Former England striker Alan Shearer and ex-French international Thierry Henry became the first inductees of English Premier League Hall of Fame. “Two centre-forwards, both gifted with natural skill and talent who have written their names in Premier League history. We’re delighted to announce Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry as the first two inductees of the […]
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At least 13,308 South Sudanese refugees returned home in March 2021, the UNHCR has revealed. The agency said the high increase in returnees was reported in the two earlier months of the year. The UN report revealed the study was conducted after interviewing 85 people in Focus Group Discussions and 47 in key […]
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