President Salva Kiir has directed security organs to conduct a disarmament campaign across two communities that have persistently fought each other in Gogrial State, according to Ateny Wek Ateny. Continue reading “Kiir orders disarmament of Apuk and Aguok communities”
Author: Dominic Santo
Justices and judges go on strike seeking removal of Chief Justice
The chairman of the Justices and Judges Committee says they have gone on strike, demanding the resignation of the Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut or his removal by the President. Continue reading “Justices and judges go on strike seeking removal of Chief Justice”
Renewed violence “not acceptable” – Mogae
The chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission says recent report of violence in Equatoria and Upper Nile regions, Continue reading “Renewed violence “not acceptable” – Mogae”
FVP to visit Yei River
The First Vice President Taban Deng Gai is expected to visit Yei River State today. Continue reading “FVP to visit Yei River”
3 killed along Juba-Yei road
Three people died this morning when a vehicle they were traveling in was attacked by bandits along Juba-Yei Road. Continue reading “3 killed along Juba-Yei road”
Youth group starts peace campaign
A youth group has started a nation-wide campaign for peace and reconciliation. Continue reading “Youth group starts peace campaign”
‘Kiir, Malong not responsible for July violence,’ says SPLA
The SPLA has refuted claims that the President and the chief of General staff were responsible for deadly fighting at the presidential palace Continue reading “‘Kiir, Malong not responsible for July violence,’ says SPLA”
MSF donates body bags
Medicines Sans Frontiers, MSF, says it has donated body bags to the World Health Organization. Continue reading “MSF donates body bags”
How ‘Al Watani’ newspaper Chief Editor escaped attack
The Chief Editor of the Arabic daily newspaper ‘Al Watani’, Michael Christopher, says he escaped being attacked by a group of unknown armed men who broke into his house over the weekend. Continue reading “How ‘Al Watani’ newspaper Chief Editor escaped attack”
Uganda seizes firearms, beefs up border security
Ugandan Police says it has scaled up security along the border with South Sudan to prevent continued entry of illegal firearms into the country. Continue reading “Uganda seizes firearms, beefs up border security”
