The Commission of the African Union has commended the progress made towards the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity, following the return to Juba of the SPLM in opposition senior officials. Continue reading AU lauds peace deal implementation progress
Month: March 2016
Rizik denies being assaulted over his cabinet’s records
The Governor of Lol State, Rizik Zachariah, has downplayed criticisms that he appointed ministers with records of corruption in his state cabinet. Continue reading Rizik denies being assaulted over his cabinet’s records
Gov’t asked to try or free lecturer
The rights group, Amnesty International says a lecturer at the University of Juba, Prof Leonzio Angole Onek has been in detention for the last three months and should now be released or charged. Continue reading Gov’t asked to try or free lecturer
2 shot dead along Juba-Mongala road
The Commissioner of Mongala County in Jubek State says two people have been shot dead and three others wounded in an attack along the Juba road. Continue reading 2 shot dead along Juba-Mongala road
Malakal: UNMISS denies noncommittal to protect new IDPs
The UN mission in the Country has denied media reports that the mission has declined to protect new displaced people coming to the sites in Malakal. Continue reading Malakal: UNMISS denies noncommittal to protect new IDPs
SPLA soldiers massively poaching – official
SPLA soldiers are carrying out large scale poaching on animals in the state and beating up wardens trying to arrest the poachers, Wildlife officials say. Continue reading SPLA soldiers massively poaching – official
MTN South Sudan to trim down its national staff
The telecommunication company, MTN South Sudan says it is reducing the number of its national staffs by 55 percent due to the economic crisis. Continue reading MTN South Sudan to trim down its national staff
Next IO batch of forces not to arrive today as planned
The SPLM in Opposition says a batch of its security forces will not arrive in Juba today as scheduled because of bad weather and internal arrangements. Continue reading Next IO batch of forces not to arrive today as planned
5 youth arrested for killings in past cattle raid
Five youth have been arrested in connection with a cattle raid, in which 11 people were killed in a remote village early this year according to officials in Gok State in the former Lakes. Continue reading 5 youth arrested for killings in past cattle raid
Soaring prices affect more citizens
The United Nations Refugee agency says it is concerned by the increasing number of South Sudanese fleeing to Sudan because of increased food insecurity. Continue reading Soaring prices affect more citizens