22nd January 2026
Jonglei State

Ayod commissioner apologizes to U.S. embassy over aid worker detention

Author: | Published: January 15, 2026

The Commissioner of Ayod County in Jonglei State has apologized to the United States Embassy following accusations that his office detained...

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Fresh hope as Bor launches modern urban water supply system

Children in Bor town cheered as clean water gushed from a new tap — a moment many families had long dreamed of. For years, residents...

Jonglei, Pibor authorities offer contrasting accounts of cattle incident

Authorities in Jonglei State say they have recovered more than 120 cattle allegedly stolen by youths from the Pibor Administrative Area,...

Duk health advocate appeals for boreholes as cholera outbreak worsens

A health advocate in Duk County, Jonglei State, has made an urgent appeal for the drilling of boreholes to curb a worsening cholera...

Two killed in Bor town Sunday night attack – Commissioner

Authorities in Bor County, Jonglei State, say two armed men were killed in a violent incident on Sunday night in the state capital....

Jonglei civil society welcomes SSPDF order to evacuate disputed fishing island

A civil society leader has welcomed the SSPDF’s order for evacuation of disputed Bioth-agany fishing island, saying it will give room for...

Jonglei launches mobile court to address growing case backlog

Authorities in Jonglei State have launched a mobile court in Bor Town to fast-track the handling of hundreds of pending legal cases and...

Jonglei activist calls for government intervention in Duk–Twic East dispute over territories

A leading civil society activist in Jonglei State has appealed to the government for urgent intervention to prevent renewed violence...

Nasir Commissioner: SPLA-IO detaining civilian boats, demanding $4,000 along Sobat River

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) - Nasir County authorities in Upper Nile State accuse SPLA-IO forces of extortion on the Sobat River,...

Duk Padiet health crisis: Malaria and cholera surge amid drug shortages

A health advocate has warned rise in malaria and cholera cases is threatening lives in Duk Padiet, Jonglei state following the withdrawal...

Pigi Commissioner pleads for aid as floods displace thousands

The Commissioner of Pigi County in Jonglei State is appealing for emergency relief aid for more than five thousand people displaced by...

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