More than 140 children who served as child soldiers in the former Cobra Faction and the SPLM in Opposition were released this morning in Continue reading Unicef helps demobilize 140 child soldiers
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Taban nominated for 2016 Press Freedom Prize
Veteran journalist Alfred Taban has been nominated for the Press Freedom prize by Reporters without Borders and TV5 Monde. Continue reading Taban nominated for 2016 Press Freedom Prize
Leaders urged to condemn ‘hateful ethnic rhetoric’
The UN High Commission for Human Rights has urged all political and community leaders in South Sudan to urgently condemn the Continue reading Leaders urged to condemn ‘hateful ethnic rhetoric’
Kapoeta taxpayers demand accountability
Traders in Kapoeta Town, Namurnyang State, have called for accountability for taxes they pay to the municipal council. Continue reading Kapoeta taxpayers demand accountability
FAO warns of ‘critical levels’ of food security
The already poor food security situation in the country is likely to worsen to critical levels next year, the Food and Agriculture Organization Continue reading FAO warns of ‘critical levels’ of food security
Headmaster survives road ambush
The commissioner of Lobonok, Jubek State, says headmaster of a secondary school in the county survived a road ambush on his way Continue reading Headmaster survives road ambush
Oil prices may rise in 2017 – World Bank
Oil prices may rise to more than $50 per barrel next year, the World Bank has reported. Continue reading Oil prices may rise in 2017 – World Bank
Peacekeepers did little to protect civilians in July battle – Report
UN peacekeepers in South Sudan did not do enough to protect civilians during the July violence in Juba between the SPLA and the SPLM in Continue reading Peacekeepers did little to protect civilians in July battle – Report
Lawyers to elect Bar chairman in 2017
The chairman of the Bar Association says elections will be held in March next year after a disagreement over the replacement of the late Continue reading Lawyers to elect Bar chairman in 2017
Budi: NGOs suspend operations over insecurity
Some non-government organizations are suspending operations in Namuryang’s Budi County after an attack in the area over the weekend, Continue reading Budi: NGOs suspend operations over insecurity