The UN Human Rights Council has appointed a new member to the body that monitors the situation in South Sudan, after one of the three-person commission stepped down. Continue reading UN replaces S. Sudan human rights monitor
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Armed men hijack boats, drown travelers
Two people traveling by boat were forced to drown this week along the River Nile, according to the Chairperson of the Boat Traders Union in Jonglei. Continue reading Armed men hijack boats, drown travelers
Food rations for S. Sudanese refugees reduced due to funds shortage
Monthly food rations for refugees in Ethiopia have reduced over the last month due to inadequate funding, the the UN refugee agency, UNHCR has said. Continue reading Food rations for S. Sudanese refugees reduced due to funds shortage
Citizens appeal for peace as Juba marks Eid al-Fitr
Millions of Muslims around the world are marking the first day of Eid al-Fitr today. Continue reading Citizens appeal for peace as Juba marks Eid al-Fitr
City Council deploys police to arrest illegal tax collectors
The Mayor of Juba has called on traders to report any illegal tax collectors to the nearest police station. Continue reading City Council deploys police to arrest illegal tax collectors
Amadi chiefs ordered to identify abductors
The minister of information in Amadi state says the government is engaging the local chiefs to identify those behind the increased abductions and killings in the area. Continue reading Amadi chiefs ordered to identify abductors
Gov’t to decide on IGAD scheduled meeting between Kiir, Machar
The Office of the president says it is yet to decide on the proposed Kiir-Riek face-to-face meeting which IGAD has scheduled to take place on June 20 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading Gov’t to decide on IGAD scheduled meeting between Kiir, Machar
Advocate calls for respect of children’s rights
A legal consultant has called on South Sudan law enforcement agencies to look into the preservation and respect of rights of children at all levels across the nation. Continue reading Advocate calls for respect of children’s rights
Council of Ministers increase draft budget
The Council of Ministers has increased the draft budget for 2018/2019 fiscal year by 2.6 billion Pounds. Continue reading Council of Ministers increase draft budget
Kiir, Machar face-to-face meeting to take place in Ethiopia
The South Sudan peace mediation body says President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar will meet in Ethiopia on Wednesday next week. Continue reading Kiir, Machar face-to-face meeting to take place in Ethiopia