A traditional leader in Lokiliri Payam of Juba County is reiterating his appeal for government intervention into what he calls a looming crisis caused by the influx of cattle herders in farming areas. Continue reading “Lokiliri chief warns of looming conflict over cattle influx”
Month: November 2024
UNMISS chief urges amendment of national security law
The head of UN Mission in South Sudan is encouraging the government to show political will by amending the national security law and implementing critical pending tasks in the peace agreement. Continue reading “UNMISS chief urges amendment of national security law”
Kiir tells 2026 election aspirants to start preparing ‘now’
President Salva Kiir has called on politicians intending to contest for public positions in the December 2026 general elections to start preparing now saying the period is short. Continue reading “Kiir tells 2026 election aspirants to start preparing ‘now’”
SSRA commissioner-general intent on implementing budget’s tax bill
The Commissioner-General of South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) said the agency is committed to implementing the Finance Bill 2024-2025 which increases taxes and levies across various sectors, while emphasizing a fair tax system. Continue reading “SSRA commissioner-general intent on implementing budget’s tax bill”
Tumaini Initiative set to reopen amid growing calls to include Cirillo, Gatwech
An expert on Peace and Conflict Resolution is encouraging the new head of government delegation to Tumaini Initiative to reach out to other hold-out groups who are not taking part in the Nairobi peace process. Continue reading “Tumaini Initiative set to reopen amid growing calls to include Cirillo, Gatwech”
Interior minister urges implementation of laws against GBV
Interior Minister Angelina Teny has called for incorporation and implementation of the bill of rights and other legal frameworks protecting the rights of women and girls to address gender based violence in the country. Continue reading “Interior minister urges implementation of laws against GBV”
NCRC urges timely approval of constitution-making fund to avert post-extension crisis
The Chairperson of the National Constitutional Review Commission is urging the government to approve funding for the constitution-making process on time, warning that another extension or elections without a new constitution will plunge the country into crisis.
Continue reading “NCRC urges timely approval of constitution-making fund to avert post-extension crisis”
Minister Geng tables Youth Development Policy 2024 in parliament
The Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Joseph Geng Akech has tabled the National Youth Development Policy 2024 in parliament, a key step towards a government-led youth empowerment.
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MP alarmed by alleged traffic police ‘extortion’ of boda-boda riders
A member of parliament has expressed what he said was a serious concern regarding alleged harassment of motorists by traffic police officers in Juba, including extremely high fines imposed on boda-boda riders trying to make a living for their families.
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Tambura women call for security enforcement amid rising GBV cases
Some women in Tambura County in Western Equatoria are calling on the government to enforce security due to rising incidents of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), as South Sudan marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is also the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
On December 20, 1993, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, paving the way for efforts to eradicate violence against women and girls.
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations worldwide.
According to the UN, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their lifetime.
In South Sudan, some women in Tambura County, Western Equatoria, are calling for increased security enforcement amid rising cases of gender-based violence in the area.
As part of marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Eye Radio’s Baria Johnson produced this story featuring voices from Tambura County.
