The SSPDF officer who allegedly shot dead unarmed civilians in Juba yesterday has succumbed to some head injuries, the army spokesperson has said. Continue reading SSPDF confirms Lual’s death
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S. Korea delivers Covid-19 testing kits to Juba
The government of South Korea has donated 100 coronavirus testing kits and 20 thousand facemasks to help South Sudan in its battle against the pandemic. Continue reading S. Korea delivers Covid-19 testing kits to Juba
Interior minister calls for calm following Sherikat killings
The Minister of Interior has appealed to the relatives of those who died in Wednesday’s Sherikat shooting to remain calm as the government investigates the matter. Continue reading Interior minister calls for calm following Sherikat killings
Drug and Food Authority bans Sawa-Sawa drink
The Food and Drug Control Authority has banned a soft drink “Sawa Sawa” over consumption standards. Continue reading Drug and Food Authority bans Sawa-Sawa drink
Army arrests Lual Akook after fatal Sherikat shooting
The SSPDF says it has apprehended SSPDF officer, Lual Akook, the nephew of President Salva Kiir after he allegedly killed civilians at the Sherikat area in Juba on Wednesday morning. Continue reading Army arrests Lual Akook after fatal Sherikat shooting
WHO says mass gatherings pose continuous risk for spread of Covid-19
The Director-General of the World Health Organization says mass gatherings continue to pose a risk of the spread of coronavirus.
Continue reading WHO says mass gatherings pose continuous risk for spread of Covid-19
Lakes activists condemn recurrent rape cases
A group of over 30 civil society organizations in the Lakes State has condemned the recurrent rape and gender-based violent-related deaths across the state. Continue reading Lakes activists condemn recurrent rape cases
Gov’t forms medical panel to advise on Covid-19
The government of South Sudan has established a Medical Advisory Panel to provide strategic analysis and guidance on health issues, particularly on the coronavirus. Continue reading Gov’t forms medical panel to advise on Covid-19
Kiir’s relative shoots dead civilians in Juba
President Salva Kiir’s relative opened fire on civilians, killing four and injuring others in Juba on Wednesday morning, the SSPDF Continue reading Kiir’s relative shoots dead civilians in Juba
South Sudan coronavirus cases reach 1,317
South Sudan’s coronavirus cases have risen to 1,317 after an additional 186 cases and four deaths were announced on Tuesday.