The Chief Justice says plans are underway to establish a special court to handle crimes related to Gender-based Violence in the country. Continue reading GBV special courts to be established -Chief Justice
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South Sudan to conduct audit on oil pollution
The Ministry of Petroleum is it will soon set up a team to inspect the extent to which oil pollution has destroyed lives and the environment in the oil fields. Continue reading South Sudan to conduct audit on oil pollution
Journalist Christopher released by NSS
The National Security Service has released Michael Christopher, the Editor in Chief of the Arabic daily Newspaper Al-Watan. Continue reading Journalist Christopher released by NSS
Travelers killed on Yei-Juba road
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces say two civilians were killed, and another wounded in an attack along Juba-Yei Road on Wednesday. Continue reading Travelers killed on Yei-Juba road
Finance minister fires NRA boss
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit has dismissed the Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority. Continue reading Finance minister fires NRA boss
Special anti-poaching courts to be established
Plans are underway to establish special courts to try suspected poachers of wild animals across the country, the Chief Justice has said. Continue reading Special anti-poaching courts to be established
Advocate tells City Council to ‘act lawfully’ on Crown Hotel
An advocate is calling on the Juba City Council to follow proper procedures as indicated in the land act before bulldozing Crown Hotel. Continue reading Advocate tells City Council to ‘act lawfully’ on Crown Hotel
Minister decry under-funding of General Education Act
The Minister of General Education and Instruction has expressed his disappointment with the yearly underfunding of the education sector. Continue reading Minister decry under-funding of General Education Act
Kiir directs Twic governor to resolve Mayen-Abun/Turalei wrangles
President Salva Kiir has instructed the new governor of Twic State to resolve the differences between the communities in his area over the location of the state capital. Continue reading Kiir directs Twic governor to resolve Mayen-Abun/Turalei wrangles
Deadly Luri bridge gets 86 million pounds
The National Legislative assembly has allocated 86 million South Sudanese Pounds for the construction of the deadly Luri Bridge near Juba. Continue reading Deadly Luri bridge gets 86 million pounds