The army has advised deminers to suspend their activities in Central and parts of Eastern Equatoria states due to security threats. Continue reading “Army suspends demining over security concerns”
Month: April 2021
Aweil East holds 5 women over recent killing
Five women in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have been arrested in connection with the killing of a fellow woman at a water point last week. Continue reading “Aweil East holds 5 women over recent killing”
Over 300 persons with leprosy ask for assistance
Nearly 300 people suffering from leprosy are in dire need of food assistance and drinking water at Rokwe village, Luri Payam. Continue reading “Over 300 persons with leprosy ask for assistance”
Road attack leaves ex-minister’s wife dead
An attack on a passenger vehicle in Jonglei State has resulted in the death of the wife to the former minister of health, Dr. Riek Gai Kok. Continue reading “Road attack leaves ex-minister’s wife dead”
Police identify footballer’s killer as sister’s boyfriend
Police in Juba have identified the officer who fatally shot a former Bright Stars football player in Kator residential area over the weekend. Continue reading “Police identify footballer’s killer as sister’s boyfriend”
Angelo Beda, others undeservedly benefited from oil-producing states shares – report
Communities in oil-producing states have lost more than $5 million to private individuals in just a year, according to the Auditor-General Continue reading “Angelo Beda, others undeservedly benefited from oil-producing states shares – report”
Minister accuses oil companies of employment discrimination
The Minister of Petroleum has accused the oil companies of deliberately rejecting applications from the local workforce. Continue reading “Minister accuses oil companies of employment discrimination”
Clashes drive Yei area residents out of villages
Civilians in the greater Yei River have been forced to live in Yei town due to insecurity in the villages, a religious leader says. Continue reading “Clashes drive Yei area residents out of villages”
How women are struggling to raise families in Juba
South Sudan as the youngest country in the world is experiencing economic meltdown in all sectors after the 2013 and 2016 crises, with women being the most affected. Continue reading “How women are struggling to raise families in Juba”
Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan
An estimated 7.3 million people, about 60% of South Sudan’s population, are projected to be facing severe acute food insecurity in 2021, according to UNICEF. Continue reading “Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan”
