Participants at the 6th Governors’ Forum in Juba have appealed to the international community to lift the arms embargo imposed on the country. Continue reading 6th Governors’ Forum calls for lifting of arms embargo
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Lakes State expects governors’ forum to adopt countrywide disarmament
The government of Lakes State says it expects the 6th Governors’ Forum to adopt a general disarmament resolution to curtail sub-national violence in the country. Continue reading Lakes State expects governors’ forum to adopt countrywide disarmament
Torit ammunition store bursts in flames, causing explosions
An ammunition store caught fire at a military base on Tuesday morning, in Torit town of Eastern Equatoria State, leading to explosions and causing panic, Torit Mayor said. Continue reading Torit ammunition store bursts in flames, causing explosions
Dep. Mayor Thiik assaults traffic police officer
The Deputy Mayor of Juba City has admitted to slapping a traffic police officer in Juba on Friday, saying the officer disobeyed him. Continue reading Dep. Mayor Thiik assaults traffic police officer
Torit college students boycott classes over increased tuition fee
Students at Torit Health Science Institute in Eastern Equatoria State boycotted classes Monday morning in protest over an increment in tuition fees. Continue reading Torit college students boycott classes over increased tuition fee
Kiir fires, appoints multiple officials in Upper Nile State
President Salva Kiir has relieved and replaced several ministers, county commissioners, independence commissioners and an advisor in Upper Nile State. Continue reading Kiir fires, appoints multiple officials in Upper Nile State
Abyei man to languish in jail for 7 years after defiling minor
The mobile court in Abyei Administrative Area convicted a young man to 7 years in prison on Friday, for defiling a 14-year-old girl. Continue reading Abyei man to languish in jail for 7 years after defiling minor
Mundri West school welcomes back 5 pregnant pupils
Continue reading Mundri West school welcomes back 5 pregnant pupils
Assailants kill man, abduct his children in Lirya
Unidentified attackers have killed a man and abducted his two children in Lirya Payam of Juba County on Wednesday night, a local official has said. Continue reading Assailants kill man, abduct his children in Lirya
Bishop Badi asks governors to demolish illegal checkpoints
The Archbishop of the Episcopal Church in South Sudan Justin Badi Arama has appealed to state governors to remove illegal checkpoints and roadblocks across the country. Continue reading Bishop Badi asks governors to demolish illegal checkpoints