Warrap State governor Kuol Muor Muor has banned an energetic cultural dance, citing allegations that it can potentially cause reproductive complications in women. Continue reading Warrap bans waist-shaking dance over indecency, health issues
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Pibor arrests 3 suspected child abductors
The government of Pibor Administrative Area has arrested three youth in connection with the abduction of five children from the Equatoria region in 2023. Continue reading Pibor arrests 3 suspected child abductors
Lakes State: Man allegedly kills girl, 12, thinking she was cattle raider
A police officer accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old girl in Rumbek Central County of Lakes State on the night of 29th February, has surrendered to the police, according to the state authorities. Continue reading Lakes State: Man allegedly kills girl, 12, thinking she was cattle raider
Torit police officer sentenced to death for murder
Torit High Court in Eastern Equatoria State has sentenced a 40-year-old police officer to death by hanging for killing a young man in Kapoeta South County last month. Continue reading Torit police officer sentenced to death for murder
Foreign companies illegally mining gold in states: Mathok
The Minister of Investment said some state governments are dealing with unregistered foreign companies in mining sector without remitting the revenue to the national government. Continue reading Foreign companies illegally mining gold in states: Mathok
Torit man found dead near river
Police in Torit of Eastern Equatoria State are investigating the mysterious death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found along a river on Tuesday. Continue reading Torit man found dead near river
Warrap declares Hepatitis E outbreak
Warrap State government has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E in Twic County after a 3-year-old girl tested positive. Continue reading Warrap declares Hepatitis E outbreak
Catholic priest arrested for sexually abusing two altar boys in Aweil
Police in Northern Bhar el Ghazal State have arrested a foreign Catholic Priest on accusations that he sexually assaulted two boys at his church in Aweil West County. Continue reading Catholic priest arrested for sexually abusing two altar boys in Aweil
Fashoda man seeks justice after family arrested for quarrelling with commissioner
A man in Fashoda County of Upper Nile State said he is seeking justice for his detained family after the commissioner and his bodyguards allegedly beat and locked them up over noise made by a crying baby, an allegation denied by the commissioner. Continue reading Fashoda man seeks justice after family arrested for quarrelling with commissioner
Central Bank to open tax collection branch in Nimule
The Bank of South Sudan said it will open a branch in Nimule of Eastern Equatoria State in one month to take charge of the collection of non-oil revenue from the border. Continue reading Central Bank to open tax collection branch in Nimule