The cost of living has risen sharply in Jonglei State, due to rising food prices. Nhial Majak Nhial, mayor of Bor, the capital city says that bad roads and poor infrastructure has led to price hikes of goods in the markets.
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Barnaba Marial Benjamin: cabinet moves are consitutional
The former Minister of Information and Broadcasting called on South Sudanese to give the President a chance to form his next cabinet.
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Aid agencies enter Pibor
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says aid agencies have been granted access to the volatile areas of Jonglei where thousands of civilians fled into the bush following clashes between the SPLA and forces loyal to David Yau Yau. Continue reading Aid agencies enter Pibor
Governor Lobong dissolves Kapoeta peace committee
Eastern Equatoria state Governor Louis Lobong has issued a decree, dissolving the Peace and Reconciliation Committee for Greater Kapoeta. Continue reading Governor Lobong dissolves Kapoeta peace committee
US urged to stop aiding Juba over Pibor rights violations
The Obama administration should stop providing assistance to the government of South Sudan until Juba stops committing human right abuses in Jonglei state, a human rights advocacy group has said. Continue reading US urged to stop aiding Juba over Pibor rights violations
President Kiir fires Taban Deng Gai
The Governor of Unity state, Taban Deng Gai, has been fired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Continue reading President Kiir fires Taban Deng Gai
No funds to hold Lakes gubernatorial by-election
The government says there is no money to conduct the gubernatorial election in Lakes state. Continue reading No funds to hold Lakes gubernatorial by-election
Bashir Stops Oil Flow
Sudanese President Omar Bashir has instructed his Oil Ministry officials not to allow South Sudanese oil to enter Port Sudan. Continue reading Bashir Stops Oil Flow
Dr. Lam Akol calls for Negotiation between armed Groups, govt
The chairman of the opposition party, SPLM-DC, Doctor Lam Akol Ajawin, is calling for negotiation between all armed groups and the government in order to avoid any recurrence of rebellion. Continue reading Dr. Lam Akol calls for Negotiation between armed Groups, govt
NBGS Senior Official suspended over Land-Grabbing Allegations
The Director General of Physical Infrastructure in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has been suspended by the minister.
Marko Aguer Doordit stands accused of grabbing 80 plots of land. Continue reading NBGS Senior Official suspended over Land-Grabbing Allegations