Moves are underway to set up an independent body to regulate telecommunications in the country, an official has said.
Month: May 2013
Do not build houses on wetlands, warns Environment Min
The Minister of Environment is urging people not to construct houses on wetlands in South Sudan.
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President Kiir Calls for protection of Dinka Ngok
President Salva Kiir has said the rights of the Ngok Dinka must be respected and their lives protected from armed militants from the Republic of Sudan.
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New Bridge ‘Displaces’ Juba Residents
People whose houses are on a road leading to a new bridge in the Juba’s Lologo area are vacating their homes.
Kenya Prioritizes Eldoret-Juba Road Construction
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says his government has prioritized infrastructure development to South Sudan as part of boosting trade and relations.
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President Kiir Rejects ICC
President Salva Kiir says his government will not sign up to the International Criminal Court ICC, claiming that it seems to target African leaders only.
Women demand speedy trial of a 52-year man who allegedly raped a 10-year old girl
Women’s groups are demanding the immediate trial of a man, alleged to have raped a 10 year old girl, who later died in Juba Teaching Hospital.
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PRC’s 2-Year Strategic Plan to “Bring Peace to Grassroots”
The Peace and Reconciliation Commission says it wants to focus strongly over the next two years on bringing peace to local and grassroots levels.
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US Calls for Formation of Abyei Referendum Commission
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan says Juba and Khartoum must move quickly to set up an Abyei Referendum Commission.
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Police Gun Down 6 Suspected Kidnappers in EES
Police have killed six people, suspected of abducting children in Eastern Equatoria State.
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