(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule have destroyed a large consignment of confiscated Tramadol tablets as concerns grow over rising drug abuse among youth and gangs in the border town. The destruction was carried out on Tuesday by the Health Department of Nimule Municipal Council working together with security organs. MayorContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei Town have welcomed the appointment of General Yoasa Lujang Kamba as the new Inspector of Police for Yei River County, expressing hope that his leadership will strengthen civilian protection, uphold the rule of law and improve relations between the police and the community.Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Stakeholders from across Greater Yei have called for stronger collaboration between government authorities, security agencies, humanitarian organisations and local communities to address the growing threat of abductions targeting humanitarian workers and civilians. The appeal was made at the end of a two-day stakeholders’ meeting held andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Three humanitarian workers who were abducted by unidentified armed men along the Yei-Lasu Road while conducting an Ebola prevention mission have been released after seven days in captivity. The aid workers, attached to an international humanitarian organisation, were kidnapped on Tuesday last week while transporting EbolaContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – More than 20 abduction cases have been recorded across Greater Yei, affecting the movement and operations of humanitarian workers and leaving many residents living in fear. A stakeholders’ meeting held in Yei brought together commissioners from Yei River, Lainya and Morobo counties, security officials, members ofContinue Reading
(MOYO DISTRICT, UGANDA) – A joint technical committee has met to develop terms of reference for cross border peace committees aimed at preventing conflict and strengthening cooperation among communities living along shared borders. The meeting was held on 13th August with support from the Faith Development and Relief Agency, knownContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI COUNTY) – A consultative peace meeting has been held in Kajo-Keji County to strengthen security and encourage displaced residents to return home. The gathering brought together leaders, community representatives and members of the organised forces on 14th August. The meeting was supported by the Faith Development and Relief Agency,Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Three humanitarian workers attached to an international organisation were abducted by unknown armed men along the Yei-Lasu Road on Tuesday morning while carrying out an Ebola prevention mission to Lasu Payam. The victims, identified as a medical nurse and two drivers, were reportedly seized at aroundContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called on armed opposition groups operating in Lainya, Morobo and Yei River counties to renounce violence and join ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the state. Parts of southern Central Equatoria, particularly Lainya, Yei RiverContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reassured residents of Central Equatoria State that the government is committed to resolving ongoing border issues with neighboring Uganda through peaceful dialogue. Speaking in Juba on Wednesday, President Kiir called on communities to remain calm and allow the government to address the matterContinue Reading
