UN agencies say the month of August was characterized by deaths and displacements related to flooding, violence, food insecurity, and the coronavirus. Continue reading August characterized by floods, violence, coronavirus -OCHA
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Radio Jonglei to remain off air indefinitely
Authorities in Bor say they cannot determine when Radio Jonglei will resume broadcast after nearly a week of shut down. Continue reading Radio Jonglei to remain off air indefinitely
UN chief asks gov’ts to end enforced disappearance
The United Nations says countries continue to use enforced disappearance as a method of repression, terror, and stifling dissent. Continue reading UN chief asks gov’ts to end enforced disappearance
Heavy security deployment ahead of planned protest
In a show of force, the police flanked by the National Security Service on Sunday displayed its armory and personnel in Juba ahead of the said protest planned for Monday. Continue reading Heavy security deployment ahead of planned protest
Authorities shut down Radio Jonglei
Authorities in Jonglei state have reportedly shut down a local radio station in Bor town. Continue reading Authorities shut down Radio Jonglei
Wife of ex-governor ‘shoots self’ in Rumbek -Police
Police in Rumbek are still investigating circumstances surrounding the death of the former governor of the defunct Western Lakes state. Continue reading Wife of ex-governor ‘shoots self’ in Rumbek -Police
Kiir, Abiy discuss economy, security issues
South Sudan and Ethiopia have resolved to strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Continue reading Kiir, Abiy discuss economy, security issues
Let’s find solutions to our problems as brothers and sisters – Makuei
The spokesperson of the Transitional Government of National Unity has called for patience among the public as the parties implement the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading Let’s find solutions to our problems as brothers and sisters – Makuei
Former speaker calls for independent inquiry into Tambura violence
The former speaker of the national legislature says the root cause of ongoing violence in Tambura needs to be carefully studied. Continue reading Former speaker calls for independent inquiry into Tambura violence
Machar’s office asks for funds to initiate dialogue, end Tambura violence
The Office of the First Vice President says it does not have the resources to facilitate dialogue and restore security in Tambura County of Western Equatoria state. Continue reading Machar’s office asks for funds to initiate dialogue, end Tambura violence