The High Court in Aweil town of North Bhar el Gazal State on Friday sentenced a Sudanese trader and religious leader to 19 years in jail for defiling a minor and attempting to rape another in February. Continue reading Aweil Imam convicted to 19 years in jail for defilement
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Activist to sue Jonglei govt for evicting businesswomen
The chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network has threatened to take the state government to court over the land rift between local traders and the municipal authorities. Continue reading Activist to sue Jonglei govt for evicting businesswomen
3 killed, infant wounded in Ambororo attack in WES
Three people were killed and a nine-month-old baby boy is nursing a bullet wound after suspected Ambororo nomads ambushed civilians in Yambio County of Western Equatoria State last week. Continue reading 3 killed, infant wounded in Ambororo attack in WES
NBGs govt asks residents to move to islands before rainy season
The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal is encouraging the state residents to move to higher grounds and find lands to settle and cultivate ahead of the rainy season. Continue reading NBGs govt asks residents to move to islands before rainy season
Balanda Community chief takes oath in Tambura
The chief of the Balanda Community in Western Equatoria State was inaugurated on Saturday in a ceremony attended by thousands of people in Tambura town. Continue reading Balanda Community chief takes oath in Tambura
Govt urged to protect Ibba against Ambororo hostilities
A local Non-Governmental Organization in Western Equatoria State is calling on the government to protect civilians in Ibba County after the recent killing of two local leaders by armed nomads from Central Africa Republic. Continue reading Govt urged to protect Ibba against Ambororo hostilities
Jonglei land minister suspended amid land wrangles
Jonglei State Minister of Housing, Land and Public Utility has been suspended by the deputy governor till further notice over a land dispute in Bor town. Continue reading Jonglei land minister suspended amid land wrangles
Residents South of Juba forced to flee homes amid heavy gunshots
Some residents of Wongleri, South of Juba City fled heavy gunshots in the area on Thursday morning. Continue reading Residents South of Juba forced to flee homes amid heavy gunshots
‘Uncharted territory’: South Sudan’s four years of flooding
It had not rained properly for months but the floods kept coming, inching up the mud-earth fortifications that stood between Bentiu’s marooned and starving people and the endless water beyond. Continue reading ‘Uncharted territory’: South Sudan’s four years of flooding
Suspected armed raiders killed 21 people in Uror
At least 21 people have been killed in two separate cattle-related attacks in Uror County of Jonglei State early this week. Continue reading Suspected armed raiders killed 21 people in Uror