The Minister of Information in Abyei Administrative Area urges the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces to withdraw troops allegedly deployed to Abyei Airport and redeploy them at the border with Warrap State. Continue reading Abyei urges SSPDF to withdraw from airport
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South African oil firm set to begin exploration in Jonglei State
Energy officials in South Sudan and a South African oil firm held a meeting on Thursday to discuss oil exploration in Block 2 of Jonglei State with strict emphasis on environmental protection against pollution. Continue reading South African oil firm set to begin exploration in Jonglei State
Former Magwi Commissioner David Otto out on bail
The Director of Juba Central Prison said former Magwi County Commissioner David Otto Ramson and his associate, accused in the killing of two businessmen in 2023, have been released on bail. Continue reading Former Magwi Commissioner David Otto out on bail
6,000 Mundri East IDPs in dire need of aid: chief
More than 6,000 Internally Displaced Persons who fled their homes in Mundri East County to Rokon town of Central Equatoria following clashes between an armed group and the SSPDF, are in dire humanitarian assistance, according to a local chief. Continue reading 6,000 Mundri East IDPs in dire need of aid: chief
Yakani welcomes move to probe illicit Morobo teak logging
Activist Emund Yakani has welcomed Speaker Nunu Kumba’s decision to probe alleged illegal logging in Morobo County of Central Equatoria state, and called for those involved to be held to account.
Last week, national legislature speaker formed a seven-member committee to investigate reported logging activities, and its environmental impact in Morobo County after some area MPs raised the concern.
In a statement to Eye Radio newsroom on Monday, Mr. Yakani said “the rampant illegal logging in Morobo County is carried out by influential individuals in the government, security and defense institutions including some countries in the region.”
He said the established committee should bring out results, citing past investigations in Kajo-keji and Lainya Counties of Central Equatoria Sate ended in vein.
“No tangible decisions were generated and concrete actions undertaken to preventing further illegal logging,” said Mr. Yakani.
The activist added that illegal logging is fueling violence in South Sudan and denying the host communities their right to wealth.
He also said illegal logging has direct negative implication on the environment and climate, and that the loggers should be placed on international sanctions list for causing extreme negative impact on humanity.
‘With all these negative implication individuals or companies dealing in illegal logging should be held accountable before competent court of law,” he urged.
In the meantime, Yakani said, the organization – “CEPO, will be effectively and proactively tracking the work of the established committee that is tasked to investigate the rampant illegal logging in Morobo county.
Businesses flourish with increasing customers along Juba-Yirol highway
Local traders and fishermen along the Juba-Bahr El Ghazal highway express astonishment at the rapidity with which they are reaping the benefits of improved road connectivity, as it catalyzes the growth of their businesses.
Continue reading Businesses flourish with increasing customers along Juba-Yirol highway
Election commissioners jet to states for inspection visits
National Election Commission (NEC) said its commissioners started travelling to the ten states and administrative areas on Monday to inspect its offices in preparation for the anticipated December 2024 polls. Continue reading Election commissioners jet to states for inspection visits
NBGs tells allowance-seeking MPs to summon finance minister
Northern Bahr el Ghazal Information Minister called on the state lawmakers protesting the non-payment of their recess and medical allowances to channel their grievances to the finance ministry. Continue reading NBGs tells allowance-seeking MPs to summon finance minister
WBGs halts illegal demarcation on railway tract
The government of Western Bhar El Ghazal state has suspended the demarcation and allocation of plots along a railway land in Wau and ordered the demolition of houses built on the area. Continue reading WBGs halts illegal demarcation on railway tract
Lainya, Yei River alarmed by Ambororo presence
The commissioners of Yei River and Lainya counties in Central Equatoria State have raised concerns about an influx of Ambororo nomads roaming the area and potentially disrupting farming activities. Continue reading Lainya, Yei River alarmed by Ambororo presence