One South Sudanese officer killed in attack on Nasser
Forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) lost one officer when they came under attack in Nasser yesterday, according to their spokesman.read more
View ArticleReports of worsening poverty in capital of war-torn Blue Nile State
Some citizens of Damazin, capital of Sudan’s Blue Nile Sudan's state, face worsening deprivation as the war in the state continues, according to local sources.read more
View ArticleYei municipal building looted by thieves
Thieves broke into the Yei Municipality Town Capacity Water building on Monday night and stole supplies from the store.read more
View ArticleSecurity in Blue Nile summon chief for talking to media
Khaled Medani, a traditional leader (omda) in Blue Nile State, has been summoned by security personnel in But on the pretext that he spoke to the media following his release from detention earlier in...
View ArticleTwo children allegedly killed by army in Unity State
A member of the SPLM-IO rebel group in South Sudan yesterday accused troops loyal to the Juba government of killing two of his relatives in the Rubkona area of Unity State.read more
View ArticleState govt says inquiry into Maban killings to continue
The inquiry into the events that took place in Maban last August remains unfinished, according to an official of the Upper Nile state government, Altayib Okej Ajak.read more
View ArticleAmum: UPDF withdrawal depends on peace deal
South Sudanese politician Pagan Amum Ukech says that the parties to the country’s conflict should prioritize a peace agreement to end the war, after which foreign troops can withdraw.read more
View ArticleSPLA soldier remains jailed awaiting confirmation of death sentence
The South Sudanese soldier who was sentenced to death on 17 December after a court martial remains detained awaiting confirmation of the sentence, according to the spokesman of the SPLA.read more
View ArticleSeveral injured in brawl between Dinka Bor clans in Nimule
Several people were injured when members of Dinka clans living in Nimule Payam of Eastern Equatoria State clashed on Monday. The brawl involved members of the Ayual clan from Twic East County and Juet...
View ArticleUN Secretary-General decries widespread violence against children
All sides involved in South Sudan’s ongoing conflict have been guilty of “grave violations against children,” including killing and maiming, recruitment and use, abduction and rape and other forms of...
View ArticleNorthern Bahr el Ghazal governor makes six new cabinet appointments
Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s Caretaker Governor Kuel Aguer Kuel appointed five state advisors and a cabinet affairs minister Wednesday by decree.read more
View ArticleBan Ki-moon ‘strongly critical’ of expulsion of UN relief boss in Sudan
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated criticism of the decision by the Sudanese government to expel the top humanitarian official on the country and the top UN development official.read more
View ArticleMundri MP condemns killing of security official
Member of the South Sudanese national parliament Joseph Ngere has condemned the killing of the National Security Service (NSS) director in Mundri West County and called for investigation. read more
View ArticleIGAD planning another summit on S. Sudan
The East African Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is expected to convene another summit on the crisis in South Sudan, hosted by the Ethiopian prime minister. The dates for the meeting...
View ArticleBombing in South Sudan border area
A bombing in Raja County of South Sudan bordering Sudan has resulted in injuries to at least 16 people and the killing of an unconfirmed number. The Western Bahr al Ghazal state government has accused...
View ArticleKhartoum and Juba to resume Joint Security Committee meetings
South Sudan and Sudan agreed on Tuesday night to hold a meeting of the Joint Security Committee this month to discuss Khartoum’s accusations that Juba is supporting rebels from Darfur and the Sudan...
View ArticleGovernor says rebels recruiting in Western Bahr el Ghazal
Western Bahr el Ghazal Governor Rizik Zacharia accused rebels aligned with the SPLM-IO of recruiting in his state.read more
View ArticleWarrap governor frees eight prisoners
Warrap Governor Nyadeng Malek had eight prisoners freed after she paid their outstanding court fees and fines for them.read more
View ArticleDoctors in training, civil aviation staff demonstrate in Sudan’s capital
Hundreds of doctors in training reportedly staged a sit-in at the Ministry of Health in Khartoum on Wednesday, in protest against the non-payment of their salaries for more than two months. On the same...
View ArticleEx-Pibor commissioner praises Yau Yau agreement
The former commissioner of Pibor County Joshua Konyi has praised the peace agreement with the SSDM-Cobra Faction led by David Yau Yau and denied that he had ever opposed the agreement.read more
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