The Governor of Bieh State says 14 government officials are being held captive by an armed opposition group in Akobo state. Continue reading “IO allegedly holds 14 Akobo officials”
Month: September 2017
Jubek deploys ‘special units’ to curb Juba night crimes
The Governor of Jubek has said “special units” tasked with conducting night patrols at residential areas in Juba have been established. Continue reading “Jubek deploys ‘special units’ to curb Juba night crimes”
Kiir directs SPLA to repair Terekeka-Rumbek Road
President Salva Kiir has directed the SPLA to repair the Terekeka -Rumbek road, which has been damaged by heavy rains. Continue reading “Kiir directs SPLA to repair Terekeka-Rumbek Road”
2 arrested over a Juba homicide
Two people have been arrested in connection with killing of a man at Atlabara B area in Juba on Sunday evening, a police officer Continue reading “2 arrested over a Juba homicide”
Egypt pledges $10m to support aqua-farming
Egypt has pledged $10m to support agriculture and the fishing sector in South Sudan at the sideline of the UN General Assembly Continue reading “Egypt pledges $10m to support aqua-farming”
Uganda: S Sudanese refugees protest ration cuts
South Sudanese refugees in a settlement in Adjumani District, Uganda, have staged a protest over food ration cut. Continue reading “Uganda: S Sudanese refugees protest ration cuts”
Construction of Yei-Kaya highway begins next month
The Government of Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to begin construction of the Yei-Kaya highway next month, the minister Continue reading “Construction of Yei-Kaya highway begins next month”
Aid is encouraging dependency – FVP
The First Vice President has urged the international community to shift its focus on South Sudan from humanitarian assistance Continue reading “Aid is encouraging dependency – FVP”
‘Absence of peace and stability’ drives away more citizens
The commissioner of the UN Refugee Agency says the number of South Sudanese leaving the country for the neighboring states keeps Continue reading “‘Absence of peace and stability’ drives away more citizens”
‘Victims’ failure to report violations delays justice’
Failure by victims to report human rights violations is making it difficult to hold perpetrators accountable, according to the Continue reading “‘Victims’ failure to report violations delays justice’”