Lecturers of the five public universities say they have called off the pay strike.

Last month, the teaching staff of the public universities laid down their tools over the unpaid 3 months salaries.

The amount which sums up to millions of Pounds included annual air ticket and medical allowances.

This week, the Vice Chancellor of Juba University called on the lecturers to resume work.

Mr Philip Finish Apollo, chairperson of the teaching staff, says they have received 2 months’ salaries, and the government has promised to remit the remaining allowances in installments.

This morning, the general assembly of the lecturers met and resolved to temporarily suspend the strike.

“They promised that they will pay us in installments. So the general assembly agreed to lift the strike from today up to the end of September,” Mr Apollo said.

He added that the lectures will resume work on Friday.

Mr Apollo called on all students of the five public universities to attend lectures. He said the universities may have to adjust their calendars due to the time lost.