The national government plans to extend the electricity grid in Renk County to other parts of Upper Nile State in the next two years. Continue reading Renk electricity to be extended to parts of Upper Nile State
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Over 49,000 peace forces graduated across the country
The unity government on Monday passed out at least 9,500 members of the necessary unified forces in Malakal town of Upper Nile state, bringing the total number of graduated security forces to 49,300. Continue reading Over 49,000 peace forces graduated across the country
Update: Two dead, dozen wounded in Juba-Nimule road attack
Two people are confirmed dead and eleven others are being treated for minor injuries at Juba Teaching Hospital – following the road ambush at Jebelen area on Monday, health authorities said. Continue reading Update: Two dead, dozen wounded in Juba-Nimule road attack
Tonj South Police detain family of man wanted for murder
Police in Tonj South County, Warrap State have detained five family members of a fugitive accused of killing two siblings on November 7. Continue reading Tonj South Police detain family of man wanted for murder
UNMISS asks govt to deploy forces to de-escalate Upper Nile conflict
The UN mission in South Sudan is calling on the government to deploy security forces in Kodok town of Upper Nile State to contain the renewed fighting between armed youths in the area. Continue reading UNMISS asks govt to deploy forces to de-escalate Upper Nile conflict
Five killed in Tonj East youth fighting
Five people were killed and fifteen others sustained bullet-wounds on Friday during a sectional conflict in Luac-Jang, Tonj East County of Warrap State, the state government has said. Continue reading Five killed in Tonj East youth fighting
Kiir asks new Warrap Governor to restore rule of law
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday directed the new governor of Warrap to stop injustice and ensure that people abide by the rule of law in the restive state. Continue reading Kiir asks new Warrap Governor to restore rule of law
Police arrest suspect in murder of Budi Commissioner’s wife
Eastern Equatoria State police have arrested the man suspected to have killed his sister-in-law, who is also the wife of Budi County Commissioner on Wednesday. Continue reading Police arrest suspect in murder of Budi Commissioner’s wife
Wau football: Two Al Ahali players expelled while coach, five others suspended
The incident occurred during the game between Al Tadanum and Al-Ahli – where Ms. Sezarina Gabriel, a female referee red-carded Al-Ahali player named Mario over on-pitch misconduct.
According to the association, the club players were playing rough on the pitch, and one of them, Mario Gabriel Dau was verbally warned of unfair play in the first half.
During the second half, Gabriel committed a foul and was called upon by the referee when he responded by insulting the referee.
When he was red-carded, angry Gabriel slapped the referee twice and his teammate Santino Marko kicked the ball against referee Ms. Sezarina Gabrielin in protest of the red card, according to association investigation findings.
The Al Ahali coach, Ali Hassan, and four other players of his, Louis Santino, Duang Riing Lang, Emmanuel Bashir Dor, and Daniel Tier Marial are suspended for reportedly supporting the behavior of the defiant colleagues which led to the discontinuation of the match.
In its decision, the local football association awarded the Altadanum with a win over the unfinished match.
It did not state the period of the suspension, but the suspended individuals are awaiting further investigations.
UN Security Council renews UNISFA’s mandate for a year in Abyei
The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in Abyei for another year, until the 15th November 2023. Continue reading UN Security Council renews UNISFA’s mandate for a year in Abyei