The South Sudan National Police Service has launched an emergency call centre in Wau town, Wau State. Continue reading S.Sudan police launches Wau emergency call centre
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Some Gbudue health workers hospitalised after Ebola vaccinations
Some Gbudue State health workers who were recently vaccinated against Ebola have been hospitalized after experiencing serious side effects. Continue reading Some Gbudue health workers hospitalised after Ebola vaccinations
Nearly 120 more child soldiers freed in Gbudue
The UN children’s agency says it has helped release nearly 120 more child soldiers in South Sudan. Continue reading Nearly 120 more child soldiers freed in Gbudue
Calm returns to Kediba, Amadi State
The governor of Amadi state says calm has returned to Kediba area 7 days after it witnessed fighting. Continue reading Calm returns to Kediba, Amadi State
‘Nobody will temper with’ 35% women representation
President Salva Kiir has promised to offer women 35 percent representation as provided for in the new peace deal. Continue reading ‘Nobody will temper with’ 35% women representation
W. Lakes IDPs in E. Lakes repatriated back home
More than 1500 IDPs from Western Lakes have been transported back home, says the Minister of Information in Eastern Lakes. Continue reading W. Lakes IDPs in E. Lakes repatriated back home
More than 12, 000 S. Sudanese voluntarily return to Fashoda
More than 12 thousand people have returned to Fashoda from Sudan just in a span of one week, according to the State information minister. Continue reading More than 12, 000 S. Sudanese voluntarily return to Fashoda
At least 16 dead in recent E. Lakes violence
Authorities in Easter Lakes say the death toll of people killed in the recent sporadic fighting in area has risen to 16.
The fighting took place on 30th of January between youth groups in Yali, Pagarau, Rumbek Central and Machuor.
The army also became involved as it tried to intervene into the situation.
Earlier, the state information minister, Taban Abel, reported that four people were killed during the clashes.
However . Mr Abel said on Saturday morning that the total number of those killed in the clashes are more than 16.
Among them are two members of the South Sudan Peoples Defence Forces .
“The fighting broke out between Pakam and Yirol East youth, and the members of the organised forces that resulted to the death of more than 16 people on both sides, including 2 soldiers.”
It not clear what sparked the clashes, but revenge killing and cattle theft have been common in the area
Official calls for support for wildfire victims
The Commissioner of Lopit West County in Torit is appealing to state authorities and emergency relief agencies to Continue reading Official calls for support for wildfire victims
Jonglei cabinet tackles land issue
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