The media freedom campaigners, Reporters Without Borders have called for an investigation into the killing of journalist Isaac Vuni. Continue reading Media campaigner calls for probe into Isaac Vuni’s killing
Month: September 2016
37 children rescued in Magwi
Thirty seven children have been rescued from areas with conflicts in Magwi County by the Machine Gun Preacher organization. Continue reading 37 children rescued in Magwi
Indian varsity to dismiss South Sudanese on gov’t scholarship over unpaid fees
An Indian University where more than 70 South Sudanese students are studying on a government scholarship says it is sending them home over a delay to pay their tuition fees. Continue reading Indian varsity to dismiss South Sudanese on gov’t scholarship over unpaid fees
AU urges ‘total coordination’ on deployment of protection force
The African Union says it is important to deploy the regional protection force for Juba in total coordination with the transitional government. Continue reading AU urges ‘total coordination’ on deployment of protection force
Activists call off fundraising drive over rising IDP numbers
A civil society group has cancelled a fundraising initiative for the internally displaced people in Yei River State due to a sharp rise in the number of the IDPs. Continue reading Activists call off fundraising drive over rising IDP numbers
U.S condemns Machar’s war resolution
The US government has condemned the statement of the former First Vice President Dr Riek Machar, declaring that his group will wage war against what its calls the violation of the peace agreement. Continue reading U.S condemns Machar’s war resolution
Kiir receives credentials of new ambassadors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the President Salva Kiir has received certification from seven Ambassadors accepted by South Sudan. Continue reading Kiir receives credentials of new ambassadors
More refugees flee to Congo
A humanitarian awareness team in the Democratic Republic of Congo says more than 15,000 South Sudanese refugees have arrived there since the clashes in Juba in July. Continue reading More refugees flee to Congo
Rizik Zacharia: Lol faces shortage of goods
The Governor of Lol says there is shortage of goods in the state because most of the roads are impassable due heavy rains. Continue reading Rizik Zacharia: Lol faces shortage of goods
Yambio gets first truckloads of food through DRC
The Mayor of Yambio in Gbudwe says the town has received 15 truckloads of basic food items from Uganda through Congo. Continue reading Yambio gets first truckloads of food through DRC