At least ten people, including children, have died in a cattle-related attack in Twic County of Warrap State over the weekend. Continue reading Raiders kill 10 people, including a student, teenagers in Twic
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Public institutions, NGOs told to grant reporters access to information
All government institutions, development and humanitarian agencies should grant journalists access to vital information to benefit the public, the South Sudan Media Authority has stated. Continue reading Public institutions, NGOs told to grant reporters access to information
S.Sudan: Media self-censorship, harassment, arrest and exile
Journalists and media houses in South Sudan continue to exercise self-censorship following a spate of harassments, arrests and expulsion in the last two years by the country’s authorities, Reporters Without Borders has said. Continue reading S.Sudan: Media self-censorship, harassment, arrest and exile
Media told to be ‘fearless’ despite barriers
The Chairperson of the Union of Journalists has called on media practitioners in South Sudan to stay vigilant despite threats and challenges imposed on their work. Continue reading Media told to be ‘fearless’ despite barriers
Doctor’s Union appalled by gov’t ‘self-quarantine’ directives
The South Sudan Doctors’ Union is concerned over reports that people with the coronavirus are not being placed under government-controlled quarantine. Continue reading Doctor’s Union appalled by gov’t ‘self-quarantine’ directives
Rome Declaration violated, says mediator
A mediator between the government of South Sudan and its armed opposition groups has called for a stop to the recent violence in Central Equatoria State, saying it poses a threat to the Rome-led peace process. Continue reading Rome Declaration violated, says mediator
Refugees in Uganda ‘collect mangoes to survive’ inside S.Sudan
More than fifty South Sudanese refugees have reportedly been forced to leave Palorinya Refugee settlement in Uganda following the reduction of food ration. Continue reading Refugees in Uganda ‘collect mangoes to survive’ inside S.Sudan
Covid-19 cases rise to 46
South Sudan’s Covid-19 cases have risen to 46 after one case was confirmed on Saturday. Continue reading Covid-19 cases rise to 46
Yambio dismisses ‘Covid-19 positive’ rumors
Authorities in Western Equatoria State have dismissed reports claiming a confirmed case of Coronavirus in Yambio. Continue reading Yambio dismisses ‘Covid-19 positive’ rumors
Medics concerned over limited protective equipment
Medical doctors under their umbrella group-Doctors’ Union of South Sudan have raised concerns over lack of Personal Protective Equipment for frontline workers as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Medics concerned over limited protective equipment