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Night Burglary Hits Multiple Shops in Yei Town Chamber of Commerce Chairperson-Luate Justine

Chamber of Commerce Chairperson-Luate Justine

Night Burglary Hits Multiple Shops in Yei Town

Fred Morgan March 19, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – At least five shops in Yei town were targeted in a night burglary...

Civil Society Leader Urges New Commissioners to Prioritize Civilian Protection and Service Delivery The New Commissioners of Lainya-Ye-Morobo pose for a group Photo with the state Governor-Emmanuel Adil. PHOTO CREDITS: Central Equatoria State Press Unit

The New Commissioners of Lainya-Ye-Morobo pose for a group Photo with the state Governor-Emmanuel Adil. PHOTO CREDITS: Central Equatoria State Press Unit

Civil Society Leader Urges New Commissioners to Prioritize Civilian Protection and Service Delivery

Fred Morgan March 18, 2026

(MOROBO / YEI / LAINYA) – A civil society leader in Morobo County is calling on newly...

Yei Labor Office Introduces Measures to Improve Employment Opportunities The Six Counties of Central Equatoria State

The Six Counties of Central Equatoria State

Yei Labor Office Introduces Measures to Improve Employment Opportunities

Enocka Martin March 18, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Department of Labor and Public Service in Yei River County has announced...

CES Government Condemns Civilian Abduction in Yei, Tightens Security Measures Senior State and security officials during the meeting held at the state secretariat in Juba on Tuesday. PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the Governor

Senior State and security officials during the meeting held at the state secretariat in Juba on Tuesday. PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the Governor

CES Government Condemns Civilian Abduction in Yei, Tightens Security Measures

Fred Morgan March 17, 2026

(CENTRAL EQUATORIA) -The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has on Tuesday 17th, March, 2026 convened an ordinary...

NGO Recruitment Practices Questioned in Yei River County Youth Leaders Press for Transparent Jobs in Yei

Youth Leaders Press for Transparent Jobs in Yei

NGO Recruitment Practices Questioned in Yei River County

Access Radio Reporter March 17, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Youth leaders in Yei River County have raised concerns over hiring practices by...

Yei County Clears Backlog of Identity Cards Yei Residents Finally Collect National Identity Cards

Yei Residents Finally Collect National Identity Cards

Yei County Clears Backlog of Identity Cards

Fox Onyango March 17, 2026

(YEI COUNTY) – Residents in Yei River County have begun receiving national identity cards after long delays,...

Activist Urges Yei Council to Pass By-laws to Address Youth Gangs and Roaming Goats Former Yei county commissioner Taban Seme (far Right) and chairperson-claudio Mila during. Photo. credits Yei county Press Unit

Former Yei county commissioner Taban Seme (far Right) and chairperson-claudio Mila during. Photo. credits Yei county Press Unit

Activist Urges Yei Council to Pass By-laws to Address Youth Gangs and Roaming Goats

Sarah Gune March 16, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A civil society leader in South Sudan’s Yei River County is calling on...

Civil Society Leader Condemns Abduction of Civilians in Yei Sobe Street in Yei down town (2015)

Sobe Street in Yei down town (2015)

Civil Society Leader Condemns Abduction of Civilians in Yei

Access Radio Reporter March 16, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Yei Civil Society Forum has condemned the recent wave of abductions targeting...

Residents Urge New Yei Commissioner to Prioritize Security and Service Delivery A street in Yei town

A street in Yei town

Residents Urge New Yei Commissioner to Prioritize Security and Service Delivery

Enocka Martin March 16, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei town are appealing to the newly appointed commissioner of Yei...

Yei River County Gets New Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme Leaves Yei County Post

Emmanuel Taban Seme Leaves Yei County Post

Yei River County Gets New Commissioner

Access Radio Reporter March 15, 2026

(JUBA/YEI) – The leadership of Yei River County has changed following a Presidential decree from H.E. Gen....