At least 11 people were reported killed, and a score wounded during a cattle-related attack in Ruweng’s Abiem-nom County, allegedly by armed cattle raiders from the neighboring Unity State. Continue reading “11 killed as armed raiders waylaid Ruweng cattle-keepers”
Month: June 2022
Security forces deployed at Lokiliri village following deadly attack
The government of Central Equatoria State has deployed security forces to calm situation after the killing of nine people by suspected herders in Lokiliri village of Juba County, on Friday. Continue reading “Security forces deployed at Lokiliri village following deadly attack”
Qatar bans sex outside marriage during World Cup
Qatar, the host country for the 2022 World Cup has banned sexual relations between unmarried, and those caught breaking the law risk more than 7 years in jail. Continue reading “Qatar bans sex outside marriage during World Cup”
Law expert criticizes hefty bail against detained blogger
A law professional has termed as unlawful and excessive, the 3 million pounds bail amount against a blogger detained for a crime related to his car last weekend. Continue reading “Law expert criticizes hefty bail against detained blogger”
Pope’s associate to visit South Sudan in July
The Catholic Archdiocese of Juba says the Secretary of State at the Vatican will visit South Sudan ahead of the yet-to-be scheduled Papal visit. Continue reading “Pope’s associate to visit South Sudan in July”
3 survive frightful plane crash at Juba Airport
Three crew members survived after a plane crashed to a standstill while attempting to take off at Juba International Airport, Friday Afternoon. Continue reading “3 survive frightful plane crash at Juba Airport”
Bodyguard of Juba Commissioner arrested for allegedly defiling teenager
The bodyguard of Juba County Commissioner is being held at the Munuki Police Station over allegations that he defiled a teenage girl. Continue reading “Bodyguard of Juba Commissioner arrested for allegedly defiling teenager”
Three soldiers get 5 years in jail for killing police officers in Leer
The Court martial in Unity State has sentenced three soldiers to five years in jail and dismissed them from military service, for killing two police officers in Leer County in March this year. Continue reading “Three soldiers get 5 years in jail for killing police officers in Leer”
Minister Mijak uninformed about Tut Gatluak’s Nile ferry deal with Sudan
The Acting Minister of Transport has distanced himself from the recently signed deal to revive the defunct river transport system with Sudan. Continue reading “Minister Mijak uninformed about Tut Gatluak’s Nile ferry deal with Sudan”
Oil minister decries being sidestepped in running oil giant NilePet
The Minister of Petroleum said he is sidelined in the management of the state-owned oil company, NilePet which allegedly reports directly to the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. Continue reading “Oil minister decries being sidestepped in running oil giant NilePet”
