(BOR) – The Governor of Jonglei State has visited families of the 17 people killed in the recent attack at Duk Payuel, as anger grows over repeated assaults on civilians and aid workers in the area. Dr Riek Gai Kok sent a delegation to Duk Payuel to offer condolences andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil society groups have asked the Ministry of Health to explain how 101 health facilities will keep running after the Health Sector Transformation Project pulled out in January this year. The Network of AIDS and Health Service Organizations of South Sudan, known as NASOSS, led a delegation toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – At least 17 people have been killed and five others wounded after a humanitarian convoy was attacked in Duk County, Jonglei State. The ambush took place on 29 June as the convoy carried aid to communities in need. Among the dead are humanitarian staff and civilians who wereContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Women rights defenders and civil society activists in Yei River County are calling on political leaders and stakeholders to ensure greater participation and representation of women in politics and leadership as South Sudan prepares for its anticipated general elections later this year. The activists argue thatContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – A three day peace retreat has opened in Morobo County, bringing together church denominations, local authorities, chiefs, women and security agencies to seek lasting peace in an area of Central Equatoria badly affected by the 2016 civil conflict. The retreat is organised by PARARA MISION, a churchContinue Reading
(WAU) – The 16th Chinese peacekeeping force serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has passed a special UN inspection on fuel, showing strong logistic standards. The UNMISS inspection team carried out on site checks at fuel stations, vehicle yards and equipment warehouses at the Chinese contingent’s barracks.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Menstrual health kits have been distributed to 250 pupils at Gudele West Primary School to help adolescent girls stay in class. The South Sudan Red Cross handed out the kits through the Blue School Project, which is supported by the Swiss Red Cross. The kits allow girls toContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – Donors have witnessed the results of a community led peacebuilding programme in Lakes State, as local leaders and residents say farming together and saving together have replaced conflict with hope. TOCH South Sudan and Peace Canal hosted a five day joint field monitoring mission for theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A major road corridor project that will link South Sudan to the sea via Ethiopia and Djibouti has moved forward, while separate trade talks with Ethiopia aim to speed up cross border goods movement. The Ministry of Trade and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MinistryContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) – A major drug trafficking trial in Kenya has exposed tensions between military secrecy and the rights of accused persons. The prosecution closed its case last week in the trial of six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking methamphetamine valued at 8.2 billion Kenyan shillings, or about 63.1 million USContinue Reading
