Calm has returned to Tonj East County of Warrap State following deadly communal violence that has killed 17 people, and wounded 26 others over the weekend, authorities said. Continue reading “Calm in Tonj East after violence killed 17 on Christmas Eve”
Month: December 2022
Yakani asks Kiir to “look into the pockets” of security forces
A civil society activist has appealed to President Salva Kiir to direct the allocation of a security performance gift to the organized forces to appreciate them for providing robust security during the holidays. Continue reading “Yakani asks Kiir to “look into the pockets” of security forces”
56 killed in ethnic violence in Pibor Administrative area
More than 50 people have been killed in ethnic violence between armed youth from the administrative area and Jonglei State, local authorities have confirmed. Continue reading “56 killed in ethnic violence in Pibor Administrative area”
IGAD calls on Kiir, Machar to end Upper Nile violence
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development expressed concerns about the escalation of violence in Upper Nile State and Jonglei State, and asked the unity government to end the conflict and initiate peace dialogue. Continue reading “IGAD calls on Kiir, Machar to end Upper Nile violence”
Traffic official asks motorists to drive responsibly during holidays
The Assistant Inspector General for Traffic Police has advised motorists to prioritize public safety by avoiding intoxication and obeying traffic laws while driving. Continue reading “Traffic official asks motorists to drive responsibly during holidays”
SSPDF, NAS reportedly clash in Mangala Payam
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and the opposition – National Salvation Front Army reportedly clashed at Mankar Islands near Mangala Payam of Central Equatoria State on the weekend. Continue reading “SSPDF, NAS reportedly clash in Mangala Payam”
Ethnic violence reported in Pibor days after UN raised alarm
Authorities of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area have reported an outbreak of inter-communal violence in Lanam village on December 24. Continue reading “Ethnic violence reported in Pibor days after UN raised alarm”
Gumba Sherikat landlord on the run after killing tenant
The Burundi Community in South Sudan is demanding justice for the killing of a man by his landlord in Gumbo Sherikat, East of the capital Juba last week. Continue reading “Gumba Sherikat landlord on the run after killing tenant”
Two men shoot selves to death over unpaid dowry in Tonj South
Two people shot selves to death on Friday over a dowry-related issue in Tonj South County, of Warrap State, the information minister has confirmed. Continue reading “Two men shoot selves to death over unpaid dowry in Tonj South”
P-Square gives electrifying Christmas Eve performance in Juba
Nigerian afrobeat duo P-Square jetted to Juba on Sunday to perform to a Christmas crowd at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum later that evening. Continue reading “P-Square gives electrifying Christmas Eve performance in Juba”
