The former Government’s chief whip has raised doubts about the legality of her removal by the Speaker of Parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba, saying she has not been officially notified. Continue reading Rebecca Okwaci challenges legitimacy of her removal
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20 lawmakers face death, arrest threats -documents CEPO
20 lawmakers at both national and state levels have received potential death or arrest threats, according to Community Empowerment for Progress Organization’s latest release. Continue reading 20 lawmakers face death, arrest threats -documents CEPO
S. African company completes aerial survey of Jonglei oil reserve
The South African’s state-owned oil company, Strategic Fuel Fund has completed its initial aerial survey on an oil reserve in Jonglei state. Continue reading S. African company completes aerial survey of Jonglei oil reserve
Health Ministry issues high alert over outbreak of Red Eye disease
The National Ministry of Health has issued a high alert over the outbreak of red eye disease known as conjunctivitis in the country. Continue reading Health Ministry issues high alert over outbreak of Red Eye disease
Western embassies urge gov’t to cease imposed taxes on humanitarian agencies
Western Embassies in Juba are urging the transitional government to halt newly imposed taxes and fees on humanitarian agencies immediately. Continue reading Western embassies urge gov’t to cease imposed taxes on humanitarian agencies
Thugs attack two sisters, leave one with broken teeth
Suspected criminal gangs have attacked and robbed two sisters at Gumbo Sherikat residential area in Juba leaving one of their survivors with broken teeth and severe injuries. Continue reading Thugs attack two sisters, leave one with broken teeth
US envoy iterates calls on govt to end levy on aid imports
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan repeated calls on the government to eliminate taxation on imports from UN agencies and diplomatic missions to reduce the cost of providing badly needed aid to vulnerable populations. Continue reading US envoy iterates calls on govt to end levy on aid imports
US lawmakers pass new Ukraine aid after costly delay
US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv’s fight against invading Russian forces. Continue reading US lawmakers pass new Ukraine aid after costly delay
CES evicts dozens of families from Munuki graveyard
Dozens of families residing at Munuki graveyard have been evicted by the Central Equatoria State government and their makeshift shelters demolished. Continue reading CES evicts dozens of families from Munuki graveyard
Bentiu oil refinery to be operational in 8 months: official
Bentiu Oil Refinery in Unity State will be fully operational in around 8 months to supply local markets with fuel products at a capacity of 10,000 barrels per a day, an official said. Continue reading Bentiu oil refinery to be operational in 8 months: official