Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state says they are investigating the illegal sale of new syllabus text books in Aweil town market. Continue reading NBGS investigates sale of free textbooks
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Aweil Woman restaurateurs speak against a local order
Women who sell food at Wanyjok market in Aweil East County say the new closing time of the market is hurting their business. Continue reading Aweil Woman restaurateurs speak against a local order
Unity MPs refute calling for reinstatement of Govt Taban Deng
The Legislative assembly of Unity state welcomes the presidential decree that removed former governor Taban Deng Gai and installed a caretaker. Continue reading Unity MPs refute calling for reinstatement of Govt Taban Deng
Firearms proliferation in SS a concern – Official
The lack of laws which controls the sale of small arms and light weapons has contributed to the proliferation of arms in the country, according to the Bureau for Community Security and Small Arms Control. Continue reading Firearms proliferation in SS a concern – Official
George Clooney backs plans to make SS coffee exporter
Hollywood star George Clooney has supported a Swiss company who are aiming to make South Sudan a coffee exporting country. Continue reading George Clooney backs plans to make SS coffee exporter
3 Children burnt alive in Guit Attack
Four people have been confirmed dead, and one other person sustained serious wounds in an attack on a village in Guit County in Unity state. Continue reading 3 Children burnt alive in Guit Attack
US ‘deeply concerned’ about Jonglei Violence
The United States has said it is “deeply concerned” about the on-going violence in Jonglei state. Continue reading US ‘deeply concerned’ about Jonglei Violence
Refine oil: Become a manufacturing nation, says an economist
South Sudan can become a manufacturing country if it begins to refine its oil locally, says a leading South Sudanese economist. Continue reading Refine oil: Become a manufacturing nation, says an economist
Abyei Referendum nears: Pres Kiir to “release” Abyei citizens
People from Abyei working with the government in other parts of the country will be released from their jobs for at least three months, the Deputy co-chair of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee has said. Continue reading Abyei Referendum nears: Pres Kiir to “release” Abyei citizens
Aid agencies enter Pibor
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says aid agencies have been granted access to the volatile areas of Jonglei where thousands of civilians fled into the bush following clashes between the SPLA and forces loyal to David Yau Yau. Continue reading Aid agencies enter Pibor