The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission and international envoys have urged President Salva Kiir to stop pursuing Dr. Riek Machar and continue with the implementation of the peace agreement. Continue reading “JMEC urges Kiir to stop pursuing Machar”
Day: August 1, 2016
Concerns over inflow of people fleeing Yei to Otogo
There is an influx of people from Yei town flowing into Otogo Payam, according to the area chief. Continue reading “Concerns over inflow of people fleeing Yei to Otogo”
Juba Monitor Editor-in-Chief Alfred Taban says ready for trials
The Editor in Chief of the Juba Monitor, Alfred Taban says he is ready to appear in court for any case filed against him, just days after his release from detention.
Taban was released on bail last Friday while receiving treatment for an illness at Juba medical complex.
He was arrested on the 16th of last month for allegedly criticizing the leaders of the Transitional Government of National Unity in an article that was published by the English daily.
He explained to Eye Radio what charges have been put against him:
“There is section 75 and 76 of the Penal Code. The penal court is the criminal court,” he said, “section 75 says undermining the presidency or the constitutional order, 76 says practicing or disseminating false information. So these are the two sections I am facing.”
Alfred Taban said his article was an opinion and can be challenged by writing on the same newspaper.
S. Sudanese in Uganda cautioned against con-men & fraudsters
South Sudanese nationals in Uganda have been cautioned by the embassy in the country to be careful of fraudsters and con-men within the country, especially Kampala.
This follows recent reports of an increase in the number of South Sudanese fleeing violence to Uganda, following the clashes in Juba.
According to a cautionary statement issued by the embassy, the con-men in Uganda scam South Sudanese through emails, letters and phone calls, or other forms of information involving money.
It says the scammers defraud their unsuspecting targets by pretend to be their relatives and asking for help in form of money. Click to read document: Letter of Precaution
The embassy says it has received several complaints of being coned of money from the South Sudan community in Uganda.
It warns South Sudanese in Uganda to be careful of emails, letters or phone calls requesting for money, from sources they do not trust, in order not to fall victims of the scam-tactics.
WFP in Yambio urged to distribute food to 9,000+ IDPs
The Acting Governor of Gbudwe State is calling on the World Food Program to provide assistance to more than 9,000 Internally Displaced Persons in Yambio County. Continue reading “WFP in Yambio urged to distribute food to 9,000+ IDPs”
HIV/AIDS infection rate shoots in Yei
The rate of HIV infection in Yei County has increased over the last two months, says the Yei HIV and AIDS Commission. Continue reading “HIV/AIDS infection rate shoots in Yei”
