The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it plans to cut down on the number of its employees as part of austerity measures. Continue reading “Foreign Affairs Ministry to lay off 200 employees, says an official”
Month: September 2013
A strange animal disease attacks cattle in Koch County
Animal health officials in Koch County, Unity state, are warning of an outbreak of a new disease that can kill cattle in two days. Continue reading “A strange animal disease attacks cattle in Koch County”
UN urges South Sudan: ratify Child Rights Convention
The United Nations has urged South Sudan to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Child stressing that this is vital to protect children from abuse and mistreatment.
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Juba prison has an overcrowding problem
Juba central prison is seriously overcrowded with over a thousand inmates currently incarcerated there, according to the director of the prison.
Inmates suffer boils in Aweil Prison
Aweil Central Prison authorities have reported an outbreak of boils and itching skin in the jail. Continue reading “Inmates suffer boils in Aweil Prison”
Israeli court: Internment of refugees is unconstitutional
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that the ongoing internment of refugees is unconstitutional because it disrespects their dignity and personal freedom. Continue reading “Israeli court: Internment of refugees is unconstitutional”
US Envoy Donald Booth: we all want peace
The US Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Donald Booth, has said he will work to ensure that South Sudan achieves its development goals.
South Sudan to benefit from re-opened rail line.
A railway line aimed at exporting goods to South Sudan from East African countries has been re-opened in Uganda after almost two decades.
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Elders oppose WES gov’t’s move to create a payam in Maridi
The Maridi community in Juba has rejected a move by the Western Equatoria State Government to create a new Payam in Mangua. Continue reading “Elders oppose WES gov’t’s move to create a payam in Maridi”
Education Director-General suspended over national anthem in NBGS
The director general of the Ministry Of Education in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state has been suspended, he has confirmed. Continue reading “Education Director-General suspended over national anthem in NBGS”