More than 500 land grabbers, including military officers have been arrested in Juba County since January this year, Juba County Commissioner said adding that many have gone unpunished. Continue reading 500 land grabbers arrested in Juba County in 2022 – official
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Yambio hospital partially shutdown due to power outage
Health authorities in Western Equatorial State have partially shut down Yambio Civil Hospital due to power outage and inadequate drugs. Continue reading Yambio hospital partially shutdown due to power outage
WBGs govt vows to demolish shops on schools premises
The Minister of Education in Western Bahr el Ghazal state has promised to evict and demolish businesses that have occupied school environments in the state. Continue reading WBGs govt vows to demolish shops on schools premises
Two siblings murdered in Warrap State
Two children were murdered by unidentified perpetrators on Monday in Tonj South County of Warrap State, police said. Continue reading Two siblings murdered in Warrap State
Two wounded, three children abducted in Nyirol road ambush
Two people were wounded and four others went missing on Thursday after armed men laid ambush on a civilian vehicle in Nyirol County of Jonglei State. Continue reading Two wounded, three children abducted in Nyirol road ambush
Akobo River: 11 perish in deadliest boat accident in 2022
At least 11 people have died and four others injured after two boats collided in Akobo River of Jonglei State early this week, a government official said. Continue reading Akobo River: 11 perish in deadliest boat accident in 2022
Gov. Aleu suspends state football association over wrangles with clubs
The government of Warrap has suspended the activities of the state football association following a dispute with the local clubs – that started when the football governing body appointed government officials to the association. Continue reading Gov. Aleu suspends state football association over wrangles with clubs
Cleric: Gogrial-based SDA church is not a prostitution center
The President of the Seventh Day Adventist in South Sudan has refuted claims by a member of parliament, who said that he burnt a church in Gogrial East in Warrap because it was harboring prostitution.  Continue reading Cleric: Gogrial-based SDA church is not a prostitution center
11,000 more unified forces to graduate Friday -Lt. Gen. Garang Ayii
The peace parties are set to graduate the second batch of the unified forces in greater Bahr el Ghazal on Friday, according to the Co-Chair of the Joint Defense Board and Chairperson of the High Committee for Bahr el Ghazal Unified Forces.
Lt.Gen. Garang Ayii Akol says these are forces camping at Masna Biira, Mapel, and Pantit training centers in the Bahr el Ghazal region.
“The graduation of the unified forces will be on date 4TH of November which is Friday, they are the army and other organized forces such as prisons service, wildlife, civil defense, and police,” he said.
He says a total of 11,000 soldiers are ready for the graduation ceremony.
“The arrangements are going on well, the uniforms have arrived, and the number of those (soldiers) who will be graduated is 11,000, but not all of them are in the parade, some of them will come back,” he said.
The unity government held the first graduation ceremony on 30 August for the Necessary Unified Forces.
The 21,973 unified forces comprised 3,308 VIP protection soldiers, 4,366 police personnel; 6,315 national security officers, and 1,120 prison personnel.
While about 3,575 personnel would take charge of the National Wildlife Service; 3,289 to be deployed to the National Civil Defense Service.
Ruweng farmers decry illegal taxation, insecurity
Farmers in Ruweng Administrative Area are calling on the national government to address the issue of illegal taxation and insecurity in the area to enable an unhindered supply of their produce to the greater Bahr el Ghazal region. Continue reading Ruweng farmers decry illegal taxation, insecurity