As details emerge from the road accident along the Juba-Nimule road yesterday, health officials say that five of the deceased were South Sudanese. Continue reading Nimule-Juba accident death toll shoots
Month: September 2014
Two killed in a cattle raid-Rumbek
The Minister of Information in Lakes says two people were killed and another injured in a cattle raid in Rumbek Central County. Continue reading Two killed in a cattle raid-Rumbek
US gov’t pledges additional funds for S. Sudan
The American government has pledged nearly 83 million US dollars in additional emergency assistance to South Sudan. Continue reading US gov’t pledges additional funds for S. Sudan
Shortage of dollars increases prices in Yei
Prices of goods have risen in Yei County in Central Equatoria State due to the scarcity of the US dollars. Continue reading Shortage of dollars increases prices in Yei
North & South sign agreement on transport
The under Secretary in the ministry of transport says an agreement has been signed with the Sudan to open air, water, railway and road transport between the two countries. Continue reading North & South sign agreement on transport
Prices of goods shoot in Western Equatoria
The Commissioner of Miridi County in western Equatoria State says prices of goods have gone up in the market due to poor roads. Continue reading Prices of goods shoot in Western Equatoria
Oxfam-UK seeks UN arms embargo on South Sudan
International development organization, Oxfam UK, says the UN General Assembly meeting in New York should recommend the imposition of an arms embargo on the warring parties in South Sudan to end the conflict. Continue reading Oxfam-UK seeks UN arms embargo on South Sudan
Church condemns corruption
The Catholic Bishops of South Sudan have condemned tribalism and corruption in the country. Continue reading Church condemns corruption
MSF: More than 14,000 children immunized in Bentiu
The international medical charity, M-S-F, says it has carried out a vaccination campaign and immunized more than 14,000 children both inside and outside the camp in Unity State’s capital, Bentiu. Continue reading MSF: More than 14,000 children immunized in Bentiu
Uganda: Soldiers raid home of former prime minister
Ugandan soldiers have raided the home of the country’s former Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi. Continue reading Uganda: Soldiers raid home of former prime minister