(JUBA) – Military checkpoints and roadblocks across South Sudan remain necessary to stop the illegal movement of weapons, the army has said, while admitting that some soldiers use them to extort money from travellers. The Chief of Military Intelligence of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Abud StephenContinue Reading
(TORIT) – A total of 36 young people formerly linked to a local gang have been reintegrated into schools in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, as part of a municipal drive to reduce crime through education and rehabilitation. The youths were previously associated with a gang known as “Niggas” in theContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Security forces in Upper Nile State have recovered 25 head of cattle stolen last week and returned them to their owners, as the state government issued a strong warning against cattle raiding. The return took place Wednesday in Malakal before government officials and heads ofContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A programme to stop young people from joining criminal gangs is being expanded in Yei River County. The Reproductive Health Association of South Sudan (RHASS) is carrying out the youth focused work on education and empowerment. The group’s officials met with the Commissioner of Yei RiverContinue 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
(JONGLEI STATE, DUK COUNTY) – Five aid workers have been killed and four others wounded after their clearly marked humanitarian convoy was ambushed in Jonglei State, the United Nations has said. Several civilians were also reportedly killed or injured in the attack. The UN said it was deeply saddened byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A group of community members in Mangateen has graduated as ambassadors for change after completing nine sessions of a Community Conversation and Dialogue initiative aimed at preventing gender based violence. The programme was led by the ITWAK Women Empowerment Organisation with support from Norwegian Church Aid and Norad.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Police Service has promoted a woman to the rank of Lieutenant General for the first time. The elevation of Lt. Gen. Achol Cyer Rehan was confirmed alongside seven other female officers who were moved from Colonel to Brigadier General. The promotions were announced byContinue Reading
(DUK COUNTY) – At least 17 people have been killed and nine others injured after armed attackers ambushed humanitarian convoys belonging to the John Dau Foundation in Duk County, Jonglei State. The attack occurred on Monday as the convoys were returning from a joint humanitarian training organised by the WorldContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA/JUBA COUNTY) – The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Bishop Santo Loku Pio, has welcomed the arrest of Jelle Lo Lobuyu, a suspected gang leader accused of looting, attacks, and killing civilians across Terekeka County for nearly two years. The arrest was confirmed by the Commissioner ofContinue Reading
