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Authorities in Western Equatoria State said the escalating conflict in Tombura and the dire humanitarian crisis in the area is forcing the IDPs out of the camp. By Emmanuel Mandella Over 20,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were previously sheltered in Tombura County have fled to Nagero County in search of refuge. Authorities in Western […]
Western Equatoria
By Emmanuel Mandella The Media Authority has issued a strong warning against misuse of social media, highlighting its growing role in spreading misinformation and disinformation. The Authority said such misinformation often fuels fear, panic, and divisions in the society. A statement, delivered by the Managing Director, Elijah Alier Kuai, emphasized the collective responsibility of all […]
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In exclusive interviews, two information ministers from both sides gave conflicting accounts of a series of attacks and counter-attacks in the region By Chuol Chanyong Authorities in Jonglie State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area have exchanged accusations over the recent violence in Gumuruk county of Pibor. In an interview with The City Review on […]
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The leadership of Tombura County in Western Equatoria State is seeking assistance from the South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) as Seleka, a rebel group from the Central African Republic makes its way into South Sudan. Residents reportedly fled their homes and are in fear of imminent Central African Republic’s Seleka rebel intrusion into the […]
Africa
Humanitarian partners in South Sudan have threatened to suspend relief support to some of the country’s desperate population in the wake of continuous attacks on aid workers. In the past weeks, there have been reported series of attacks on humanitarian workers, road ambushes, killings, and looting of relief properties, hindering aid reaching thousands of people […]
General
The European Commission has boosted COVID-19 pandemic response in South Sudan, donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth 4 million Euro to the country. The PPE which included surgical facemasks and hand sensitizer was received by the South Sudan World Health Organization (WHO). to be distributed countrywide. to help curb the pandemic As a continuous support […]
Coronavirus
The government has hinted at the possibility to revive South Sudan’s faltering health system days after the coronavirus pandemic infected 133 health workers. The Ministry of Health says the government has embarked on resetting a defined health system and getting the right administration that delivers to the satisfaction of the citizens. The revelation came during […]
Health
Anataban Art Initiative and Skills Aid Organization’s “Blanket for Peace” have launched ‘Junubi le Junubi’, a campaign geared toward soliciting resources to rescue thousands of miserable citizens hard-hit by the negative impact of devastating floods across South Sudan. The campaign, which was rolled out Wednesday last week, teases citizens to exhibit a sense of solidarity […]
Floods
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached more than 600,000 people who have been impacted by the ongoing floods in different parts of South Sudan in October. Torrential rains and flooding sweeping across South Sudan have affected close to a million people in 48 counties. The flooding, which is partly due to Uganda releasing excess water into the Nile, has been most severe in […]
National
They call after an incident or when an unbearable situation has prevailed too long. They call when they are alone, when they have no support or when they have worked up the courage.
General
The South Sudan mobile telecommunication operator, MTN is set to implement a tariff increase effective on Sunday November 15, 2020. The gradual increments will reach its full peak of 12 SSP per minute on local calls and 30 SSP on international calls on February 15, 2021. According to the short notice to its customers Friday, […]
Technology
Seized by multiple reports of increasing inequality among local and foreign employees in the country, the government has moved to inspect the operations of both locally and foreign-owned companies with a particular consideration to their payrolls. A senior official from the Ministry of Labour, Public Service, and Human Resource Development says the government has been […]
Business
At least 133 health workers have contracted the novel coronavirus as fear of second wave of outbreak in South Sudan escalates. The Ministry of Health confirmed the report last week and urged the citizens to recommit themselves in following the safety guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization. The report was first announced during the […]
Health
The Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement, Monitoring, and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has filed fresh reports on ceasefire violation by parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Amid the prevailing calm political atmosphere in the capital Juba, the permanent ceasefire the ceasefire monitoring says parties to the peace agreement were engaging in conducts which defy the content of […]
General
The Uganda People Defense Forces (UPDF) says the cross-border attack between its combatants and the South Sudan People Defense Forces was regrettable as the dispute could have been resolved amicably. Lt. Col. Deo Akiki, UPDF Deputy Spokesman, said in a statement last week that the act deserves a mutual condemnation from both parties for the […]
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