The government of Sudan has accused South Sudanese forces of moving into the contested area of Joda in Upper Nile State.
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Month: August 2013
Boda boda riders in Juba protest a new tax.
Boda boda riders in Juba have expressed concern after they say they were told to pay fifty pounds a month to the South Sudan Boda Boda Association.
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South Sudan and Kenya meet: pipeline discussions
South Sudanese and Kenyan officials meet tomorrow to discuss the issue of an oil pipeline to Djibouti.
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NLA approves appointment of James Wani Igga as VP
The parliament has unanimously passed the appointment of speaker James Wani Igga as the vice President of South Sudan. Continue reading “NLA approves appointment of James Wani Igga as VP”
MPs presented with IRI poll’s results
Legislators at the national parliament have been urged to assist the executive in meeting the expectations of the citizens on education, health, infrastructure and the economy as shown in the opinion poll conducted by the International Republican Institute this year. Continue reading “MPs presented with IRI poll’s results”
4 prisoners escape from Nasir Prison
In Nasir, four convicted criminals have escaped from prison in Upper Nile state. Continue reading “4 prisoners escape from Nasir Prison”
Investigation team: Findings on two ministers to be presented to President Kiir next week
An investigation committee says it’s reading the report of its findings into two government ministers suspended for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices. Continue reading “Investigation team: Findings on two ministers to be presented to President Kiir next week”
Landmine explodes in a kitchen in Bor
Two women have been seriously injured in a land mine explosion in Bor town this afternoon. Continue reading “Landmine explodes in a kitchen in Bor”
AU legal, military experts in Juba to probe Chief Kuol Deng’s death
Legal and military experts from the African Union are in Juba to investigate the killing of an Abyei paramount chief. Continue reading “AU legal, military experts in Juba to probe Chief Kuol Deng’s death”
Hundreds of families displaced by flooding in NBGS
People in three payams of Aweil North County have been displaced by flooding, county authorities say. Continue reading “Hundreds of families displaced by flooding in NBGS”
