A coalition of women activists and some men staged a peaceful protest on Friday demanding an end to impunity for rape and violence against women and girls in the country. Continue reading Women activists protest rape cases, demand justice
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Court acquits Chabur of corruption charges
South Sudan Football Federation has lost its corruption case against its former boss Chabur Guc. Continue reading Court acquits Chabur of corruption charges
Coronavirus victims to be buried by gov’t, not families
All people who die of coronavirus will be buried by trained healthcare workers but not family members, the High-Level Taskforce on Covid- Continue reading Coronavirus victims to be buried by gov’t, not families
FULL TEXT: Kiir’s 2020 SPLA Day Speech
May 16th 2020 SPLA Day Message
His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit
President of the Republic of South Sudan. Continue reading FULL TEXT: Kiir’s 2020 SPLA Day Speech
12 people die in Warrap attack
Twelve people, including two SSPDF officers have reportedly been killed in Apuk North County, Warrap State, by suspected armed youth. Continue reading 12 people die in Warrap attack
Diplomat calls for respect for anti-coronavirus measures
There is need for strong measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country, the French Ambassador to South Sudan has said. Continue reading Diplomat calls for respect for anti-coronavirus measures
South Sudan registers first Covid-19 death
South Sudan has registered its first Coronavirus death as 28 more people tested positive on Thursday. Continue reading South Sudan registers first Covid-19 death
Army cordons POC, allegedly prevents IDPs from exiting
The army is reportedly preventing IDPs from exiting UN P.O.C in Juba after the body of a soldier was found near the camp this morning. Continue reading Army cordons POC, allegedly prevents IDPs from exiting
Gen. Marial Nuor dies
The former Director of Military Intelligence, Gen. Marial Nuor, has passed away at the age of 59. Continue reading Gen. Marial Nuor dies
Ceasefire monitor criticized for ‘silence’ on alleged violations
A politician has criticized the ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAMVM, for allegedly remaining silent on the reported violations of the ceasefire deal in Central Equatorial State. Continue reading Ceasefire monitor criticized for ‘silence’ on alleged violations