Some Maban Community intellectuals and national members of parliament have opposed the appointment of Deng Joh Agok as the Deputy Governor of Upper Nile State, describing him as divisive and incapable. Continue reading Maban MPs petition appointment of Upper Nile deputy governor
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States
Juba commissioner bulldozes houses of ‘landgrabbers’ in Jebel Lado
Juba County Commissioner said he demolished the houses of land grabbers in the Molubur area of Lado Payam in collaboration with the organized forces, adding that the land is being allocated to their rightful owners. Continue reading Juba commissioner bulldozes houses of ‘landgrabbers’ in Jebel Lado
Pibor MPs condemn killing of 15 including Jebel Boma commissioner
Lawmakers representing Greater Pibor Administrative Area at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly have condemned the killing of Jebel Boma Commissioner and 14 others in a road ambush. Continue reading Pibor MPs condemn killing of 15 including Jebel Boma commissioner
Wau: 26 fuel stations closed over inflation
At least 26 petrol stations in Wau of Western Bahr el Ghazal State were closed allegedly after the government blocked their bid to adjust to rising commodity prices. Continue reading Wau: 26 fuel stations closed over inflation
Jebel Boma commissioner, 14 others killed in ambush
Jebel Boma Commissioner in Pibor Administrative Area and 14 other people were killed in a road ambush perpetrated by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday, Pibor Authorities said.
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Updated: Four survive as banned Antonov aircraft crashes in Yida
At least four crew members including a passenger survived when a banned Antonov cargo plane crash-landed and burned to ashes at Yida Airstrip in Ruweng Administrative Area on Tuesday, a Juba Airport official confirmed. Continue reading Updated: Four survive as banned Antonov aircraft crashes in Yida
Lawmaker urges rescheduling of Tambura peace conference
A lawmaker in Western Equatoria Legislative Assembly is appealing to the state government and South Sudan Council of Churches to reorganize the recently postponed Tambura peace conference. Continue reading Lawmaker urges rescheduling of Tambura peace conference
Mayom, Gogrial East promise to arrest cattle rustlers
The commissioners of Mayom County in Unity State, and Gogrial East County in Warrap state have vowed to hold accountable perpetrators of a cattle camp violence which left 11 people dead, and nine others wounded on Saturday. Continue reading Mayom, Gogrial East promise to arrest cattle rustlers
Inter-communal conflicts killed 406 in Oct-Dec 2023: UNMISS
The UN mission in South Sudan has documented at least 406 people killed and 293 injured in intercommunal conflict in different parts of the country in the last quarter of 2023. Continue reading Inter-communal conflicts killed 406 in Oct-Dec 2023: UNMISS
Official calls for tree-planting to curb climate change
An official at the Ministry of Environment called on the public to embark on tree-planting campaign to conserve the environment and address adverse climatic conditions. Continue reading Official calls for tree-planting to curb climate change