The Governor of Central Equatoria State has issued an order suspending land allotment and demarcation until state and local government structures are established. Continue reading Governor Adil suspends land allotment
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Mental health patients lack support — ICRC
An untold number of people are struggling with mental health disorders in South Sudan without the care they need, the International Committee of the Red Cross has said.
Babu trial: Investigator presents evidence in court
The first court hearing on the Babu Emmanuel Lokiri was held on Friday at the High Court in Juba. Continue reading Babu trial: Investigator presents evidence in court
Plan launches campaign to protect girls from online abuse
A campaign has been launched to stop cyber-bullying and protect girls and women online. Continue reading Plan launches campaign to protect girls from online abuse
Covid-19 cases rise to 2,787
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus, raising South Sudan’s cumulative cases to 2,787. Continue reading Covid-19 cases rise to 2,787
Security forces deployed to quell tension around Terekeka
The Office of the Governor of Central Equatoria State has said security forces have been deployed to areas around Terekeka County to quell insecurity following the killing of the son of the former governor.
Continue reading Security forces deployed to quell tension around Terekeka
Gov’t, SSOMA resume peace talks in Rome
Peace talks have resumed in Rome between the government and the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance. Continue reading Gov’t, SSOMA resume peace talks in Rome
Five-year plan unveiled to end fistula
The government of South Sudan has launched a five-year National Obstetric Fistula Strategy aimed at ending the condition that has affected over 60,000 women across the country. Continue reading Five-year plan unveiled to end fistula
S.Sudan to introduce new currency
The government has resolved to change the South Sudanese Pounds with a new currency to stop hyperinflation and help recover the ailing economy. Continue reading S.Sudan to introduce new currency
Why activists want appointment of governors nullified
A group of activists has petitioned the Supreme Court for what they call a “violation” of women’s constitutional rights by the ruling SPLM party after only one female governor was appointed in the new unity government. Continue reading Why activists want appointment of governors nullified