South Sudan will resume oil production in three previously closed oilfields in former Unity state to boost daily production by 70,000 barrels per day in June. Continue reading South Sudan to boost oil production within two months
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Embattled SA minister responds
The embattled South African minister of energy has clarified on the 1 billion dollar oil deal in South Sudan. Continue reading Embattled SA minister responds
Gen. Buay’s case: Kiir sets up judicial panel
President Salva Kiir has agreed to the defense lawyers’ request to reconstitute the judicial panel in the case of Major-General Stephen Buay. Continue reading Gen. Buay’s case: Kiir sets up judicial panel
Testifier on Biar, Wol case doesn’t understand charges-Defense lawyer
The complainant in the case against the political activist Peter Biar and businessman, Kerbino Wol testified before the high court earlier today. Continue reading Testifier on Biar, Wol case doesn’t understand charges-Defense lawyer
Dr. John Garang Memorial Uni admin suspends reopening institution
The administration of Dr. John Garang Memorial University in Jonglei has suspended its reopening until further notice due unpaid students’ food arrears. Continue reading Dr. John Garang Memorial Uni admin suspends reopening institution
SPLA-IO distances itself from attack in Latjor
The SPLA-IO has distanced itself from the attack on a peace delegation in which an MP representing Latjor State was killed on Tuesday.
Hon. Simon Deng Bol and other state officials were returning to Nasir town from Mandeng where they held a meeting with IO members when their boat came under an attack by gunmen on Sobat River.
A security officer escorting the delegation was also killed and two others including a boat captain were wounded.
Latjor Information Minister, Gatkuoth Biem accused the White army militia he said is IO allied forces for carrying out the attack.
He called on IO leadership to pursue the culprits and hold them accountable.
In response, SPLA-IO said the act was done by criminals who don’t value the importance of peace.
“The leadership of the SPLA-IO regrets the loss of the Hon. MP and the security personnel who were disseminating peace to the civilians in Mandeng,” the Statement read.
According to the spokesperson, Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel, IO security team is working hard to pursue and apprehend two criminals and bring them to justice.
Regretting the incident, he calls upon the CTSAMM, UNMISS and JDB to investigate this criminal act and bring the perpetrators to book.
Media authority suspends Al-Watan newspaper
The South Sudan Media Authority has suspended activities of the Arabic daily newspaper Al-Watan over what it says is non-compliance with its regulations. Continue reading Media authority suspends Al-Watan newspaper
MP representing Latjor at TNLA killed in attack
An MP at the national parliament and his body guard have been killed in Latjor State by suspected members of the white army militia. Continue reading MP representing Latjor at TNLA killed in attack
Tunisia eliminates South Sudan’s U23
South Sudan’s U23 national team has been eliminated from this year total Africa Cup of Nation qualifiers losing 1-0 to Tunisian’s U23 team yesterday on Sunday. Continue reading Tunisia eliminates South Sudan’s U23
Wau dispute : Cattle keepers violate grazing pact
The governor of Wau state has accused cattle keepers from the neighboring Tonj of violating the pact which prohibits them from grazing in Kwarjina County. Continue reading Wau dispute : Cattle keepers violate grazing pact