President Salva Kiir has relieved the deputy governor of Jonglei State Antipas Nyok, replaced him with a red army veteran, Jacob Akech Dengdit Continue reading Kiir fires Jonglei deputy governor, appoints Red Army veteran, Akech Dengdit
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Host community resolves dispute with herders in Magwi
The two-day meeting between the host community and IDPs herders in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria state has resolved for the evacuation of cattle from the area. Continue reading Host community resolves dispute with herders in Magwi
Calls for Pochalla Administrative Area politically-motivated – Official
The Chief of Greater Pibor Administrative Area has described as politically motivated the demand by the Anyuak community for a separate administration.
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NCAC urged to speed up review of elections and financial reforms act
The UN Development Programme and other partners have urged the National Constitution Amendment Committee to urgently review the election and financial reforms act.
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20 people killed in Leer County cattle raid
At least 20 youth have been killed in Leer County of Unity State following a cattle raid attack in the area by youth allegedly from a neighboring Mayiandit County, the Commissioner of Leer County has said.
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3 commissioners, minister detained for allegedly mobilizing youth in Twic and Abyei
The Twic–Ngok Inter-Communal Clashes Investigation Committee has temporarily detained a state minister, and three-county commissioners for allegedly fueling conflict between the neighboring Warrap-Abyei communities.
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SPLM divided since its inception, Mabior says
The current divisions among leaders of the SPLM factions had existed since the times of liberation struggle, the son of late Dr. John Garang de Mabior has said.
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Pibor denies link with Magwi conflict as alleged by Lobong
The Chief of Greater Pibor Administrator has rejected accusations linking the special administrative area with the communal conflict in Eastern Equatoria State.
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Stakeholders told to make return of IDPs, refugees attractive
A church leader is urging political leaders and relevant stakeholders to create a conducive environment to attract the return of refugees and IDPs back home. Continue reading Stakeholders told to make return of IDPs, refugees attractive
High-level security team in Magwi County to diffuse tensions
A high-level security team led by the Chief of Defense Force is in Magwi County to diffuse the tensions in the area.
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