An activist is reportedly being held at a national security detention facility for criticizing the defunct Gogrial state government over slow response to communal fighting in the area. Continue reading Activist detained for ‘poor governance’ criticism
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Avoid visits to Covid-19 patients – taskforce
The National Taskforce on COVID-19 has urged the public to limit visits to those admitted at Dr. John Garang Infectious Disease Centre for health and safety reasons. Continue reading Avoid visits to Covid-19 patients – taskforce
Extend Covid-19 testing to states – taskforce told
The national legislature has asked the newly reconstituted High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 to expand its testing exercise to other States. Continue reading Extend Covid-19 testing to states – taskforce told
SSFA cancels football season
South Sudan Football Association has canceled all football activities in the country as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading SSFA cancels football season
Taskforce members, politicians urged to test for Covid-19
The chairperson of the reconstituted National Taskforce on Covid-19 has directed its members and political post holders in the country to get tested for coronavirus. Continue reading Taskforce members, politicians urged to test for Covid-19
Peacekeepers investigate intercommunal clashes in Jonglei
The UN mission in South Sudan says it is investigating the latest deadly clashes in Jonglei State. Continue reading Peacekeepers investigate intercommunal clashes in Jonglei
S. Sudan records 134 new cases of coronavirus
South Sudan has confirmed 134 new cases of coronavirus in the last 48 hours, according to the undersecretary at the Ministry of Health. Continue reading S. Sudan records 134 new cases of coronavirus
Striking doctors resume work
Striking doctors at the Dr. John Garang Infectious Disease Center have resumed operations after the government agreed to meet their demands. Continue reading Striking doctors resume work
Jonglei clashes leave ‘over 200 dead’
Latest reports from Greater Akobo authorities show that the recent clashes in Greater Jonglei have left over 200 people dead and 300 others injured. Continue reading Jonglei clashes leave ‘over 200 dead’
All MPs to test for Covid-19
All lawmakers at the national legislative assembly are expected to enroll for a voluntary COVID-19 testing exercise within this week. Continue reading All MPs to test for Covid-19