(JUBA) – A former minister from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State narrowly escaped an armed attack on Sunday afternoon in Juba’s Jingli neighbourhood, in a case that has raised further concern over rising urban crime in South Sudan’s capital. James Jok Lual, who previously served as Minister of Labour andContinue Reading
(KUAJOK) – A baby’s birth at Kuajok prison in Warrap State has come to symbolise a quiet but meaningful transformation taking place behind prison walls, as a vocational training programme backed by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to reshape lives. On a recent visit to theContinue Reading
(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
