The state council of ministers in Jonglei has set up a five-member committee to address a land issue. Continue reading Jonglei cabinet tackles land issue
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Yambio butchers beat mayoress into comma
Angry butchers have beaten the mayoress of Yambio Municipality after introducing new rules on safety of the meat in the market, state minister of information has said.
4 killed, five injured in Bieh cattle rustling
At least four people have been killed and five others injured in a cattle-related fighting in Bieh State.
The area minister of information, Peter Nin, said the incident occurred in Aguerel Payam over the weekend.
Mr Nin said the attackers drove away more than 7,000 heads of cattle .
He alleged they came from the neighbouring Buma State.
Minister Nin told Eye Radio during a telephone interview on Wednesday the state government was addressing the matter:
“The government will see on how the situation can be contained to avoid these provocations all the time and recurrent attacks,” he said.
Eye Radio’s efforts to reach Buma state authorities for a comment were not immediately successful.
At least 40,000 cattle vaccinated in Jonglei State
At least 40,000 heads of cattle have been vaccinated against foot and mouth disease in Jonglei’s Fangaak County, according to the area Commissioner. Continue reading At least 40,000 cattle vaccinated in Jonglei State
Gbudwe MPs warn cabinet against public funds mismanagement
Gbudwe lawmakers have threatened to punish state government officials should any one of them misappropriate public funds this time. Continue reading Gbudwe MPs warn cabinet against public funds mismanagement
IGAD experts seek information on state boundaries
A team from the regional body – IGAD has asked the South Sudan Council of States to avail maps and information regarding the state boundaries. Continue reading IGAD experts seek information on state boundaries
Wau gov’t embarks on disseminating R-ACSS
Authorities in Wau are embarking on disseminating the revitalized peace agreement to the local communities in the state. Continue reading Wau gov’t embarks on disseminating R-ACSS
National Dialogue commences in states
The National Dialogue process will begin in some states on Thursday, according to the Co-chair of the National Dialogue Continue reading National Dialogue commences in states
5 states resolve cattle-related conflicts
A joint peace conference aimed at resolving cattle-related conflicts in Terekeka, Amadi, and the former Lakes state ended today Continue reading 5 states resolve cattle-related conflicts
State of emergency declared in Bahr el Ghazal states
President Salva Kiir has declared a 3-month state of emergency in four areas in the Bahr el Ghazal region. Continue reading State of emergency declared in Bahr el Ghazal states