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
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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
Govt urged to create nationwide awareness on GBV, human rights
Participants at a panel discussion have called for awareness creation on Gender-Based Violence and human rights as well as the formation of mobile GBV courts to try cases in the states and administrative areas. Continue reading Govt urged to create nationwide awareness on GBV, human rights
CTSAM-VM to lay off verification teams in Bor, Torit over funding shortage
The ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAM-VM said it is in the process of closing branch offices of its verification teams in Torit of Eastern Equatoria and Bor of Jonglei State due to reduction in donor support. Continue reading CTSAM-VM to lay off verification teams in Bor, Torit over funding shortage
Former Tonj East commissioner acquitted of murder charges
The High Court in Kuajok of Warrap State dismissed a murder case against the former commissioner of Tonj East in Warrap state on Monday. Continue reading Former Tonj East commissioner acquitted of murder charges
Govt to form special court to try atrocities in Twic-Ngok conflict
The South Sudan government, in consultation with the United Nations, resolved to form a special court to try atrocities committed during conflicts between Twic and Ngok Dinka communities. Continue reading Govt to form special court to try atrocities in Twic-Ngok conflict
Wau: 35-year-old man beaten to death over love affair
Western Bahr el Ghazal State police have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a 35-year-old man over a love triangle, on Saturday. Continue reading Wau: 35-year-old man beaten to death over love affair
7 killed, mother and child abducted in Duk County attack
Police in Jonglei State are investigating an attack that killed seven people and the abduction of two others by unknown gunmen in Duk County on Thursday. Continue reading 7 killed, mother and child abducted in Duk County attack
Tambura overwhelmed by measles as 71 admitted: Commissioner
The Commissioner of Tambura County in Western Equatoria State said the area recorded increasing cases of measles disease as more than 70 critically ill patients have been hospitalized in one week. Continue reading Tambura overwhelmed by measles as 71 admitted: Commissioner
Warrap parliament goes on one-month recess
The spokesperson of Warrap State Legislative Assembly announced that the August House will go on a one-month recess next week, where lawmakers will resume work in April. Continue reading Warrap parliament goes on one-month recess