The graduation of unified forces has been delayed further due to financial constraints, the army spokesperson has said.
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Soldier arrested for gang-raping 14-year-old girl
An SSPDF soldier has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Lasu, Lainya area, a lawmaker representing Yei County at the national parliament has said.
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Court cases soar as prison van breaks down
A human rights lawyer has called on the judiciary to reduce case backlogs in Juba after they stopped hearing cases over transport challenges. Continue reading Court cases soar as prison van breaks down
U.S concerned over heightened inter-communal violence
The U.S Embassy in Juba says it is deeply concerned by heightened violence that has plagued communities across South Sudan in recent months. Continue reading U.S concerned over heightened inter-communal violence
S.Sudan moves to fourth ‘least peaceful’ country in the world -GPI
South Sudan has slightly improved as the least peaceful country in the world after coming forth in the Global Peace Index. Continue reading S.Sudan moves to fourth ‘least peaceful’ country in the world -GPI
Kiir sacks health undersecretary, Dr. Makur
President Salva Kiir has sacked the undersecretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Makur Matur Koriom. Continue reading Kiir sacks health undersecretary, Dr. Makur
Concerns over rising deaths at military training centers
Representatives of peace parties to the ceasefire monitoring body have expressed concern over the increasing deaths of soldiers at Rejaf training center. Continue reading Concerns over rising deaths at military training centers
Police hold man for defiling 8-year-old in Juba
The chairman of Kugi residential Area’s Quarter Council says police in Juba are holding a young man accused of defiling an eight-year-old last month. Continue reading Police hold man for defiling 8-year-old in Juba
Taban considers expansion of Juba-Rumbek highway
The Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai has suggested the expansion of the width of the Juba-Rumbek highway from 12 to 40 meters. Continue reading Taban considers expansion of Juba-Rumbek highway
Women still face legal barriers to property inheritance – Justice Ajonye
A South Sudanese women’s rights advocate has expressed disappointment over what she says is the continued “marginalization of women” in regards to property inheritance. Continue reading Women still face legal barriers to property inheritance – Justice Ajonye