Calm has returned to Kenyi village, Lainya County, where a group of armed men killed six people in a road ambush over the weekend, according to an official. Continue reading Lainya relatively calm after road attacks
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WES: Officials warn of disease outbreaks in IDP camps
Authorities in Western Equatoria State have warned of outbreak of diseases among IDPs who fled a fighting in Yambio last week. Continue reading WES: Officials warn of disease outbreaks in IDP camps
Lakes postpones primary school leaving exams over ‘technical issues’
Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations has been canceled in Lakes state due to technical issues, education officials have said. Continue reading Lakes postpones primary school leaving exams over ‘technical issues’
Lobong drops three ministers and Torit mayor
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore has relieved three Ministers and the Mayor of Torit Town in a mini-reshuffle. Continue reading Lobong drops three ministers and Torit mayor
Air defense force ordered to shoot down unidentified aircrafts
The Office of the Chief of General Staff of the SPLA has ordered the air defense force to shoot down any plane that enters South Sudan airspace illegally. Continue reading Air defense force ordered to shoot down unidentified aircrafts
US conditions funding for peace deal implementation
The US says it will provide financial support for the implementation of the peace agreement if the warring parties are committed to the process. Continue reading US conditions funding for peace deal implementation
Prendagast blames conflict on resources
A researcher has told a US Senate hearing on South Sudan that the current conflict is a result of competition over access to state resources. Continue reading Prendagast blames conflict on resources
HRW names those conscripting children into army
The Human Rights Watch has named 15 commanders it says are recruiting child soldiers for both the SPLA and the SPLM in Opposition forces. Continue reading HRW names those conscripting children into army
Gov’t asked to motivate midwives
The director for nursing and midwifery and nursing has called for a pay rise to motivate and retain health workers in the profession. Continue reading Gov’t asked to motivate midwives
Rare elephants discovered in WES
Wildlife conservationists have found forest elephants in Western Equatoria State for the first time in South Sudan. Continue reading Rare elephants discovered in WES