The UN Mission in South Sudan force commander appeals to Jonglei State and Pibor Administrative Area to end the historic cycle of violence, invoking the idiom, ‘an eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.’ Continue reading UNMISS commander calls on Jonglei, Pibor to stop revenge attacks
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Govt launches yellow fever screening center at JIA
The Ministry of Health and World Health Organization have launched a public emergency center at Juba International Airport to mitigate the spread of yellow fever following an outbreak in Western Equatoria State. Continue reading Govt launches yellow fever screening center at JIA
Hepatitis E kills 19 in Fangak since mid-2023 – official
Fangak County Commissioner in Jonglei State on Friday expressed concerns about a surge in cases of Hepatitis E in the area leading to 19 deaths since June 2023.
Continue reading Hepatitis E kills 19 in Fangak since mid-2023 – official
Mvolo man, 56, arrested for allegedly molesting two boys
A 56-year-old man has been detained by police in Mvolo County of Western Equatoria State after he was allegedly caught sexually abusing two young boys, an official said. Continue reading Mvolo man, 56, arrested for allegedly molesting two boys
Jonglei govt takes U-turn on mandatory approval of talk shows, PSAs
Jonglei State Information Ministry has reversed its order of directing radio stations to seek approval of talk shows and public announcements from the government. Continue reading Jonglei govt takes U-turn on mandatory approval of talk shows, PSAs
Warrap locals raise 108,000 bricks to build Gov Muor’s office
Some residents of Kuac North Payam of Warrap State have contributed over 100,000 bricks for the construction of a state secretariat in Kuajok as the governor now works under a tree. Continue reading Warrap locals raise 108,000 bricks to build Gov Muor’s office
Fangak Commissioner hails meeting gov. Odhok in quest for peace
The Commissioner of Fangak County of Jonglei state has praised a Tuesday meeting with Upper Nile authorities in Tonga aimed to mend the broken ties between ethnic Nuer and Collo communities
This comes against the backdrop of last year’s deadly attacks on locals in the Chollo Counties where hundreds were killed, thousands displaced, and dozens of women and children abducted.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Biel Boutros Biel cited Upper Nile governor James Odhok Oyay as saying ‘Security, peace and reconciliation in Greater Upper Nile needed their collective commitment in words and actions.”
According to him, Governor Odhok urged the Communities and the Commissioners to maintain peace and cooperate with the Necessary Unified Forces deployed to the region.
Meanwhile, the Fangak commissioner said he was honored to be invited by the Governor of Upper Nile State to join his colleague at Tonga Town, Hon. Mustafa M. Gai, the Commissioner of Panyikang County, Upper Nile State in his state tour.
Boutros Biel Fangak said Fangak is determined to be at peace with itself and with its neighbors.
Governor Odhok was accompanied by the national Minister of Animals and Fisheries Onyoti A.Nyikwec, SPLM Chief Whip Rebecca Joshua, his Advisor on Human Rights, Ruon Puok Deng, and State Minister of the State Ministry of Finance Pal Deng Kerweth among others.
Governor Odhok swears-in six newly appointed officials
Upper Nile state government on Monday sworn-in several officials who were recently apointed through Republican decrees, according to the press unit in the office of the governor.
They include Ler Jock Thoar, the Commissioner of Maiut County; Majok James Chol, Commissioner of Akoka County, and Ronyo Yor Deng, Technical Advisor in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges.
Others are Elijah Riek Chol, deputy chairperson for the Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Commission; Anes Joseph Kur, member of the HIV Commission and Reath Nyok Chol, a member of the Employees Justice Chamber.
They were appointed on the 21st of December 2023 through a presidential decree read on the state-run SSBC, TV.
The oath-taking session was administered by the state Judge, Ayei Nyang Ayei, and witnessed by Governor James Odhok Oyay.
Jonglei official gags unapproved public announcements
Jonglei Information Ministry has directed the government and non-governmental institutions to obtain approval before making a public announcement through radio, a decision a civil society activist has denounced. Continue reading Jonglei official gags unapproved public announcements
MoH declares yellow fever outbreak in Yambio
The National Ministry of Health has declared a yellow fever outbreak in Yambio of Western Equatoria State, adding that it is importing the disease’s vaccine this week to start a mass vaccination campaign. Continue reading MoH declares yellow fever outbreak in Yambio