The Executive Director of the Civil Society group, Screen of Rights, says a member of their board was arrested during a demonstration in Juba on Monday and is still under detention. Continue reading Police arrest youth over Juba protest
Day: May 9, 2017
FVP Taban Deng’s convoy to Bor attacked
The Acting Press Secretary in the office of the First Vice President says an advance security team for Taban Deng Gai that was traveling to Bor ahead of his visit was attacked by unknown gunmen on Juba – Bor Road this [Tuesday] morning. Continue reading FVP Taban Deng’s convoy to Bor attacked
Students allow South Sudan embassy to reopen in Harare
Students on government scholarship in Zimbabwe say they have left the embassy premises in Harare to allow it to reopen, after the government promised to pay a percentage of their tuition fees this week. Continue reading Students allow South Sudan embassy to reopen in Harare
A mysterious killer disease with cholera-like symptoms reported in Fangak
The Minister of Information in Fangak says a mysterious disease has killed dozens of people and livestock in the area since the beginning of the month. Continue reading A mysterious killer disease with cholera-like symptoms reported in Fangak
Forces deployed to quell inter-clan fighting in Gogrial
Security forces have been deployed in Penyder Kuech and Ariath localities to separate two communities that have been fighting in Gogrial state. Continue reading Forces deployed to quell inter-clan fighting in Gogrial
Terekeka and Jonglei youths urged to promote peace
The Minister of Information in Terekeka State says they are in communication with Jonglei state government officials to stop confrontation between youths from the two states, after a road ambush left a number of people dead last week. Continue reading Terekeka and Jonglei youths urged to promote peace