An official in the Abyei Administrative Area said 11 people were wounded when five areas came under attack by armed youth allegedly from neighboring Warrap State. Continue reading 11 wounded amid fresh attacks on Abyei – says official
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594 civilians killed in Upper Nile in late 2022: UN investigation
At least 594 civilians were killed during a cycle of violent conflicts in which “serious” atrocities were perpetrated by armed groups in the Upper Nile region between August and December 2022, a United Nations inquiry has documented. Continue reading 594 civilians killed in Upper Nile in late 2022: UN investigation
Lobong denies large-scale mining activities in Eastern Equatoria
Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore on Friday dismissed allegations of large-scale minerals mining in parts of the state. Continue reading Lobong denies large-scale mining activities in Eastern Equatoria
9 killed in Jur River County attack
At least nine people including a military intelligence officer were killed Thursday and four others wounded in an attack on Jur River County of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, a local official said. Continue reading 9 killed in Jur River County attack
Gov Futuyo decries ‘budget discrimination’ against WES
Western Equatoria Governor Alfred Futuyo said on Friday the national government often remits less annual budget to his bankrupt state in comparison to other states. Continue reading Gov Futuyo decries ‘budget discrimination’ against WES
3 children succumb to measles in Nasir
At least three children have died in Nasir County of Upper Nile State after suffering from measles that is currently an outbreak in the remote area, the state health minister said.
Flooded Yirol-Rumbek road back to use after ARC intervened
Lake state Information minister says the road network linking Yirol and Rumbek that was destroyed last week due to flood water has been fixed. Continue reading Flooded Yirol-Rumbek road back to use after ARC intervened
UNMISS: No hope in sight for Sudanese refugees to return home
UNMISS’s head of Field Office in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State says there’s no hope for Sudanese refugees to go back home anytime soon as their leaders are dragging their feet in ending the months-long war. Continue reading UNMISS: No hope in sight for Sudanese refugees to return home
Luo youth tell committee to remove signpost written ‘Clement Mboro Bridge’
Luo Youth in Western Bahr el Ghazal State renewed their categorical rejection to proposed naming of the new bridge at Jur River after veteran politician Clement Mboro, during a consultation with an investigation committee.
Continue reading Luo youth tell committee to remove signpost written ‘Clement Mboro Bridge’
Army chief Wol visits Pochalla 3 months after deadly violence
SSPDF Chief of Defense Force General Santino Deng Wol led a high-level security delegation to Pochalla County in Pibor Administrative Area on Saturday to assess the security situation.
Continue reading Army chief Wol visits Pochalla 3 months after deadly violence