A renowned South Sudanese scholar has been placed on administrative leave by the University of Juba following an article he wrote critical of the government’s support for the current number of states. Continue reading Prof. Lo Liyong suspended over ‘views’ on number of states
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Gov’t “beefs up security” after terrorist threat alert
The government has “beefed up security in the country” following last week’s terrorist threat alert issued by the United States embassy in Continue reading Gov’t “beefs up security” after terrorist threat alert
Kiir unwilling to “remove even a single state”
The main signatories to the September 2018 peace accord have failed to reach an agreement aimed at resolving the contentious issue of the Continue reading Kiir unwilling to “remove even a single state”
Lakes MPs push for forceful disarmament after latest clashes
Lawmakers representing the Lakes region at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly have proposed for a forceful disarmament to Continue reading Lakes MPs push for forceful disarmament after latest clashes
Maridi releases journalist without charges
Authorities in Maridi State have said the sports journalist who was detained last week has been released without charges. Continue reading Maridi releases journalist without charges
Machar won’t return to Juba this week
Opposition Leader Dr. Riek Machar will no longer travel to Juba this week as earlier expected, SPLM-IO deputy spokesperson has told Eye Continue reading Machar won’t return to Juba this week
Why some lawyers want GPOC’s license withdrawn
A group of lawyers has petitioned the Supreme Court to annul contracts of oil companies over alleged pollution in the oil producing states. Continue reading Why some lawyers want GPOC’s license withdrawn
Journalist arrested, tortured in Maridi
Security agents have reportedly arrested and tortured a journalist working for a local radio station in Maridi State. Continue reading Journalist arrested, tortured in Maridi
U.S names new special envoy for South Sudan
The United States named W. Stuart Symington IV as special envoy for South Sudan, the US State Department said in a press release on Friday. Continue reading U.S names new special envoy for South Sudan
Kiir heads to South Africa for talks on pending peace issues
President Salva Kiir has left Juba this morning to meet South African President on pending tasks of the peace agreement. Continue reading Kiir heads to South Africa for talks on pending peace issues