United Nations will launch an investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse at the Malakal Protection of Civilians site by its staff in Upper Nile State, the head of the mission has said.
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Parliament passes 2022/2023 Budget with deficit
The national parliament on Tuesday passed a 1.4 trillion pounds fiscal budget for 2022/2023 with a deficit of 560 billion pounds.
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Abyei’s final status government’s top priority – Kiir
President Salva Kiir said achieving the final status of Abyei is a top policy priority for the government of South Sudan.
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Unknown gunmen urged to stop ‘inhumane’ ambushes
The Commissioner of Mundri East County in Western Equatoria State has appealed to armed men attacking travelers along highways to stop the “inhumane and discouraging” practice. Continue reading Unknown gunmen urged to stop ‘inhumane’ ambushes
US Ambassador calls for diverse South Sudan army
The US ambassador to South Sudan said as the country takes a significant step in creating a national force, the unified forces should be diverse in representation across all ranks. Continue reading US Ambassador calls for diverse South Sudan army
Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda again of backing rebels in DRC
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has reignited an accusation against Rwanda, insisting that Kigali is still fanning rebel groups in his country’s territory. Continue reading Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda again of backing rebels in DRC
Govt to citizens: Stop beating drums of war
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Boda-boda convention blocked, reasons unexplained
The South Sudan first Boda-Boda national convention has been called off after the security personnel reportedly blocked participants from accessing the venue in Juba Monday.
Eye Radio’s Journalist who attempted to cover the event was told by the security personnel to return saying no one was allowed to access the venue.
The road between the Customs and University of Juba roundabouts was seen blocked in the early hours of Monday, disrupting a key route for motorists.
The two-day event organized by the office of Vice President for Youth and Gender Cluster with support from UN population agency, UNFPA was to focus on Peacebuilding, Gender Equality and Positive Masculinity.
According to the UN agency boda-boda is the main means of transportation in the country.
It estimated that a total of 70,000 young people aged between 15 and 35 are engaged in business across the Country, which is helping them address their family needs.
However, according to the office of the Vice President for Youth and Gender, the Boda-Boda riders are at high-risk behaviors of committing gender-based violence, alcohol, and substance abuse which increases their vulnerability to violence.
They are also vulnerable to road traffic accidents and acquire sexually transmitted infections including HIV and Hepatitis.
Ex-minister turned activist wants inclusive roundtable on peace process
A former government official turned civil society activist has called on the UN Security Council to convene an inclusive round table discussion for peace parties in South Sudan.
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Haysom expresses concern over increase sub-national violence
Sub-national violence marked by cycles of cattle raiding, abductions, and revenge killings continues to devastate communities and drive humanitarian needs in the country, the head of the UN mission in South Sudan has said.
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