Police in Western Equatoria have launched an investigation into a series of banditry attacks that resulted in lootings and injuries in Yambio County and other areas of the state. Continue reading WES police launch manhunt for bandits terrorizing residents
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Aid worker killed, woman injured in Ruweng attack
Abiemnom County Commissioner in Ruweng Administrative Area said one person has been killed and a woman injured in a cattle-related attack in the area, on Tuesday. Continue reading Aid worker killed, woman injured in Ruweng attack
South Sudan directs implementation of e-cargo tracking system
The Commissioner for Customs Division has introduced a mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note for all imports and exports to and from South Sudan as importers fume over service charge. Continue reading South Sudan directs implementation of e-cargo tracking system
Warrap bans waist-shaking dance over indecency, health issues
Warrap State governor Kuol Muor Muor has banned an energetic cultural dance, citing allegations that it can potentially cause reproductive complications in women. Continue reading Warrap bans waist-shaking dance over indecency, health issues
Pibor arrests 3 suspected child abductors
The government of Pibor Administrative Area has arrested three youth in connection with the abduction of five children from the Equatoria region in 2023. Continue reading Pibor arrests 3 suspected child abductors
Lakes State: Man allegedly kills girl, 12, thinking she was cattle raider
A police officer accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old girl in Rumbek Central County of Lakes State on the night of 29th February, has surrendered to the police, according to the state authorities. Continue reading Lakes State: Man allegedly kills girl, 12, thinking she was cattle raider
Torit police officer sentenced to death for murder
Torit High Court in Eastern Equatoria State has sentenced a 40-year-old police officer to death by hanging for killing a young man in Kapoeta South County last month. Continue reading Torit police officer sentenced to death for murder
Foreign companies illegally mining gold in states: Mathok
The Minister of Investment said some state governments are dealing with unregistered foreign companies in mining sector without remitting the revenue to the national government. Continue reading Foreign companies illegally mining gold in states: Mathok
Torit man found dead near river
Police in Torit of Eastern Equatoria State are investigating the mysterious death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found along a river on Tuesday. Continue reading Torit man found dead near river
Warrap declares Hepatitis E outbreak
Warrap State government has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E in Twic County after a 3-year-old girl tested positive. Continue reading Warrap declares Hepatitis E outbreak