The officer who was in charge of the recent disarmament exercise in Gondororo Payam of Juba County has been arrested with some soldiers over allegations of civilians’ harassment, said Central Equatoria governor. Continue reading Soldiers arrested over rights violation in Gondokoro: Adil
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Boy killed by falling tree in Torit County
A young boy aged around 10 years was crushed to death by a falling tree in Torit County in Eastern Equatoria State on Wednesday, local authorities said. Continue reading Boy killed by falling tree in Torit County
Lainya children at risk of GBV over lack of secondary schools
Thousands of displaced civilians who returned home to Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, are confronted with a crumbled educational system and lack of secondary schools, leading to increasing dropouts, authorities said. Continue reading Lainya children at risk of GBV over lack of secondary schools
1,000 NBGs officers embark on physical fitness, theoretical training
At least one thousand Northen Bahr el Ghazal State police officers have embarked on three months of refreshment training to gain muscles and revive their law enforcement skills. Continue reading 1,000 NBGs officers embark on physical fitness, theoretical training
Warrap officers ambushed in Jur River but ‘safe’ in Kuajok
Warrap State government said about 110 police personnel heading to Kuajok from the Tonj region were ambushed in Tharkueng Payam of Western Bhar el Gazal State on Saturday, leading to a bloodless shootout. Continue reading Warrap officers ambushed in Jur River but ‘safe’ in Kuajok
Azande King appoints prime minister, four ministers
The King of Azande, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue II has appointed a Prime Minister and four Ministers to his royal administration two years after his coronation to replace King Gbudue, who died more than a century ago. Continue reading Azande King appoints prime minister, four ministers
TROIKA calls for protection of aid workers amid Bor South ambush
The United States, United Kingdom and Norway have “strongly” condemned the attack against a humanitarian convoy in Bor South of Jonglei State, reiterating calls on the government to protect aid workers delivering lifesaving assistance. Continue reading TROIKA calls for protection of aid workers amid Bor South ambush
Machar, UNISFA commander Olufemi meet on Abyei crisis
The United Nation Interim Security Force Commander in Abyei and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar met in Juba this week and discussed ways to restore stability in the border region. Continue reading Machar, UNISFA commander Olufemi meet on Abyei crisis
Kiir donates SSP 70 million to Azande Kingdom
President Salva Kiir has donated 70 million South Sudanese pounds to the Azande Kingdom to facilitate the monarchy’s activities as NilePet boss Bernard Amour pledged further 10-million-pound for the same purpose. Continue reading Kiir donates SSP 70 million to Azande Kingdom
Aid convoy escorted by UNMISS troops ambushed in Bor South
A humanitarian convoy escorted by peacekeepers of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan came under attack by gunmen in Anyidi Payam of Bor South County in Jonglei State on Friday, the mission said. Continue reading Aid convoy escorted by UNMISS troops ambushed in Bor South