Greater Pibor Chief Administrator says an investigative committee from Juba has been dispatched to Pochalla South County after the killing of the Commissioner, his two bodyguards and a senior security officer on Wednesday. Continue reading Govt sends investigators to Pochalla after commissioner’s killing
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Robbers break into Nimule church, steal altar wine and valuables
Suspected armed goons broke into a Catholic parish in Nimule of Eastern Equatoria State Saturday and looted valuables including money, a laptop, and three bottles of Altar wine, a cleric said. Continue reading Robbers break into Nimule church, steal altar wine and valuables
Thousands of returnees reportedly in dire situation in Meluth
About 7000 returnees and refugees who crossed into South Sudan’s Meluth County after fleeing the fighting in Sudan, are dire need of humanitarian aid, according to local authorities. Continue reading Thousands of returnees reportedly in dire situation in Meluth
NBGs to transport 16,000 citizens stranded in northern Upper Nile
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State government said it is facilitating the transportation of at least 16,400 people stranded in the Upper Nile towns of Renk and Paloch amid a dire situation in the rainy season. Continue reading NBGs to transport 16,000 citizens stranded in northern Upper Nile
Cattle herders seen leaving Mundri West County
Cattle herders have started leaving Mundri West County of Western Equatoria State, in compliance with the governor’s recent order for them to return home, a state official said. Continue reading Cattle herders seen leaving Mundri West County
Farmer, pregnant wife killed in Tonj South County attack
A farmer and his pregnant wife were killed by armed bandits who attacked a village in Tonj South County of Warrap State on the weekend, the state government has confirmed. Continue reading Farmer, pregnant wife killed in Tonj South County attack
Death toll in Malakal camp violence rise to 20
The death toll in the inter-communal fighting at Malakal Protection of Civilians Site in Malakal Upper Nile State has risen to 20, according to humanitarian reports. Continue reading Death toll in Malakal camp violence rise to 20
Scores injured in thunderous blast at Unity State ammunition store
A South Sudan People’s Defense Force Ammunition store blew up on Thursday in Rubkona County in Unity State, triggering deafening explosions that left civilians and troops injured. Continue reading Scores injured in thunderous blast at Unity State ammunition store
Pochalla South Commissioner Ojulu Ochalla assassinated
Pochalla South County Commissioner in Pibor Administrative Area was killed on Wednesday by unidentified gunmen along with his bodyguards and a senior national security officer, the police said. Continue reading Pochalla South Commissioner Ojulu Ochalla assassinated
Gov. Futuyo gives herders 7-day ultimatum to leave state
The government of Western Equatoria on Thursday asked cattle herders who migrated to Mundri West County to leave the state in seven days, following disputes with local farmers. Continue reading Gov. Futuyo gives herders 7-day ultimatum to leave state