An unspecified number of people were killed, and others injured in attacks on two counties of Abyei Administrative Area on Sunday, an official in the border region said. Continue reading Scores reportedly killed in attacks on Abyei villages
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Kiir sacks youth minister, abrogates appointment of Bureau of Standard boss
President Salva Kiir on Friday relieved the National Minister of Youth and Sports, revoked the appointment of the Executive Director of National Bureau of Standards and reshuffled officials across three states. Continue reading Kiir sacks youth minister, abrogates appointment of Bureau of Standard boss
Committee to resolve Jur River Bridge conflict begins consultations
The five-member committee formed to address the dispute over the naming of a new bridge in Jur River of Western Bahr el Ghazal has commenced consultations with the communities. Continue reading Committee to resolve Jur River Bridge conflict begins consultations
Aid worker killed in Upper Nile amid rising humanitarian access incidents – OCHA
The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has reported increasing incidents against humanitarian workers in Upper Nile State, with one aid worker killed and another kidnapped last month. Continue reading Aid worker killed in Upper Nile amid rising humanitarian access incidents – OCHA
UN Security Council extends mission mandate in Abyei
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday unanimously extended for one year the mandate of its Interim Security Force for Abyei until November 15, 2024.
Continue reading UN Security Council extends mission mandate in Abyei
10-year-old boy drowns in Maridi
The body of a 10-year-old boy who drowned on Sunday in Maridi County of Western Equatoria State, has been recovered, a local official said. Continue reading 10-year-old boy drowns in Maridi
Warrap retrieves, returns 300 stolen cattle to owners
Warrap State government has retrieved about 300 of stolen cattle and returned them to their owners while directing the recovery of more than 400 stolen cattle raided from three villages in July 2023. Continue reading Warrap retrieves, returns 300 stolen cattle to owners
Abyei frees two Warrap youth after a month in detention
The Community Police in Abyei Administrative Area on Thursday handed over the two young men to Warrap State after being held captive in the area for one month. Continue reading Abyei frees two Warrap youth after a month in detention
Tombura police launch hunt for 5 suspected rapists
Police authorities in Tombura County of Western Equatoria State have launched a manhunt for five suspects accused of gang-raping a 16-year-old expectant lady who later had a miscarriage.
Continue reading Tombura police launch hunt for 5 suspected rapists
Wau activist fined SSP 1.2M for deceitful co-habitation
The County Court in Wau town of Western Bhar El Gazal on Tuesday convicted and fined the Regional Coordinator of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization for deceitfully co-habiting with a former female journalist.
The court found Stephen Robo Musa guilty of impregnating a university student, for the second time despite her parents taking her back home and returning her to school.
25-year-old Rejoice Michael first conceived for Musa in 2018 when she was 18 years- old.
In 2021, she again became pregnant for Musa which angered her parents to file a police case against the civil society activist.
In 2022, Musa was charged with co-habitation.
In a ruling yesterday, the court ordered him to pay one million two hundred and fifty thousand South Sudan pounds to compensate the aggrieved family, and 200 thousand pounds in a court fine.
The County Court Judge, Amira Samuel Machar passed the verdict.
Victime Rejoice Michael confirmed that; “The decision issued by the court today [Tuesday] convicts, the accused committed crime in accordance with the text of Article 264 of the South Sudan Penal Code of 2008.
“As a victim, I did not find justice in the court because at least he had to be sentenced to disciplinary action that would be an example for those who work as activists or those who have money and corrupt the behavior of young girls.
“He noticed that after the court’s decision required him to pay 200,000 pounds, and in the event of non-payment, he would be imprisoned for a year, as well as paying compensation to the family, he immediately paid and left the court buildings.
“I felt injustice here and there was pain in my heart,” she said.
When contacted by Eye Radio, convict Stephen Robo Musa referred the matter to his lawyer who declined to comment.
According to section 264 of the South Sudan Penal Act 2008, any person who is not lawfully married and cohabited by deceit or is believed to have had sexual intercourse commits an offense.
Upon conviction, he or she will be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or with a fine or with both.