Jonglei State Minister of Land, Housing and Public Utilities has resigned from the high-level committee that was formed by Governor Denay Chagor to investigate alleged land mismanagement in the state capital Bor. Continue reading Jonglei: Minister resigns from Chagor’s land probe committee
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Man ‘murdered’, body dumped in Yambio suburb – police
A 26-year-old man was found dead on Tuesday morning in Yambio of Western Equatoria State, as police investigate a likely murder. Continue reading Man ‘murdered’, body dumped in Yambio suburb – police
Jonglei: 3 arrested in connection with deadly clashes at fishing ground
Police in Jonglei say three people were arrested on Saturday in connection with the killing of three people including a wrestler during communal fighting at a fishing ground. Continue reading Jonglei: 3 arrested in connection with deadly clashes at fishing ground
Yei commissioner complains about high food prices
The Commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State said on Sunday market prices have sharply increased in recent weeks leaving local communities barely able to afford essential commodities. Continue reading Yei commissioner complains about high food prices
Chagor, deputy lock horns over Bor land ‘leasing’ probe
Jonglei State governor has fallen out with his deputy after he set up a committee to investigate the former mayor of Bor Municipality over allegations of land mismanagement in the state capital. Continue reading Chagor, deputy lock horns over Bor land ‘leasing’ probe
Lakes policeman takes own life, injures 6 others in grenade blast
A “drunk” policeman has died after detonating a hand grenade at a family gathering in Lakes State capital Rumbek – leaving six others injured. Continue reading Lakes policeman takes own life, injures 6 others in grenade blast
Ethiopian trader, 6-month-old baby killed in Bor fire outbreak
Police in Jonglei State said an Ethiopian trader and his six-month baby were killed when a fire gutted several shops on Saturday morning at Marol market, in the state capital Bor. Continue reading Ethiopian trader, 6-month-old baby killed in Bor fire outbreak
USAID holds exhibition to support agricultural industry in Lakes State
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan was in Rumbek on Thursday to witness the exhibition of various products produced by South Sudanese farmers with support from the USAID-funded Resilience through Agriculture in South Sudan (RASS). Continue reading USAID holds exhibition to support agricultural industry in Lakes State
275 criminal cases referred to Juba High Court
The Public Attorney Office in Central Equatoria State has referred 275 major criminal cases including rape and killings to the High Court – setting the precedence for trial. Continue reading 275 criminal cases referred to Juba High Court
Vital WES bridge crumbles leaving travelers stranded
A heavy downpour in Western Equatoria State on Thursday night washed away a lifeline bridge in Ibba County, interrupting road movements between several counties and Juba. Continue reading Vital WES bridge crumbles leaving travelers stranded