At least two people have been killed and nineteen others injured in a road accident between Juba and Nimule this morning. Continue reading “Two killed in bus crash along Juba-Nimule road”
Month: August 2014
Health worsens as 175 latrines collapse in Bentiu
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says around 175 latrines have collapsed in the Unity State capital, Bentiu, due to heavy rains that have caused renewed flooding. Continue reading “Health worsens as 175 latrines collapse in Bentiu”
Education: Foreign syllabi to end this year
The National Ministry of Education says school children in South Sudan will no longer be taught foreign syllabi as from next year. Continue reading “Education: Foreign syllabi to end this year”
Ugandan census suspended in disputed border area
Authorities in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State say they have suspended Ugandan census, which has been taking place illegally in Sunyu area at Kangapo One. Continue reading “Ugandan census suspended in disputed border area”
Political Parties: Gov’t team didn’t negotiate well
South Sudanese political parties at the peace talks in Addis Ababa say the government delegation did not negotiate well during the fifth round of the talks. Continue reading “Political Parties: Gov’t team didn’t negotiate well”
Mabior Garang denies arrest in Addis Ababa
Mabior Garang, the son of late Dr. John Garang de Mabior has dismissed media reports that he was arrested by Ethiopian authorities early this week. Continue reading “Mabior Garang denies arrest in Addis Ababa”
Political and religious urged to work together and end the crisis
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Toby Lanzer, has urged political and religious leaders to work together and end the current crisis in the country. Continue reading “Political and religious urged to work together and end the crisis”
‘MI-8 Helicopter was shot down’
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, says a Russian helicopter that crashed near Bentiu on Tuesday was shot down. Continue reading “‘MI-8 Helicopter was shot down’”
Yei County senior officials relieved
The commissioner of Yei River County and the Mayor of Yei municipality have been dismissed. Continue reading “Yei County senior officials relieved”
Juba nurses and doctors call off strike
Doctors and nurses at Juba Teaching Hospital have called off a strike over allowance arrears. Continue reading “Juba nurses and doctors call off strike”