Mentally ill people who are kept in Juba Prison will soon be relocated to Juba Teaching Hospital after completion of a new facility, Continue reading “Detained mentally ill to get health facility”
Day: October 26, 2016
Unicef helps demobilize 140 child soldiers
More than 140 children who served as child soldiers in the former Cobra Faction and the SPLM in Opposition were released this morning in Continue reading “Unicef helps demobilize 140 child soldiers”
How can S Sudan realize the 17 UN SDGs?
On September 25 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new Continue reading “How can S Sudan realize the 17 UN SDGs?”
Taban nominated for 2016 Press Freedom Prize
Veteran journalist Alfred Taban has been nominated for the Press Freedom prize by Reporters without Borders and TV5 Monde. Continue reading “Taban nominated for 2016 Press Freedom Prize”
Leaders urged to condemn ‘hateful ethnic rhetoric’
The UN High Commission for Human Rights has urged all political and community leaders in South Sudan to urgently condemn the Continue reading “Leaders urged to condemn ‘hateful ethnic rhetoric’”
Kapoeta taxpayers demand accountability
Traders in Kapoeta Town, Namurnyang State, have called for accountability for taxes they pay to the municipal council. Continue reading “Kapoeta taxpayers demand accountability”
UNHCR-Uganda and S Sudanese refugees
The UN refugee agency in Uganda has set new priorities to step up service delivery in camps housing South Sudanese refugees. Continue reading “UNHCR-Uganda and S Sudanese refugees”
Activist reacts to Wau rape
Two people suspected of raping a woman in Wau town have been arrested by the police. Continue reading “Activist reacts to Wau rape”
FAO warns of ‘critical levels’ of food security
The already poor food security situation in the country is likely to worsen to critical levels next year, the Food and Agriculture Organization Continue reading “FAO warns of ‘critical levels’ of food security”
Headmaster survives road ambush
The commissioner of Lobonok, Jubek State, says headmaster of a secondary school in the county survived a road ambush on his way Continue reading “Headmaster survives road ambush”