(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
(YAMBIO) – Traders in Western Equatoria State have told the state government that rising checkpoint fees, a disputed butchery shop sale, and growing security fears are hurting business operations across the region. The concerns were raised during a meeting between the business community and Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa in theContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – A joint stakeholder consultative peacemaking meeting has been held at St. Paul Cathedral in the Diocese of Morobo. The one day gathering took place on Tuesday and was organised by the Faith, Development and Relief Agency of the Episcopal Diocese of Kajo-Keji with an invitation from theContinue 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
(ROKON, TEREKEKA COUNTY) – A high level government delegation has arrived in Rokon to calm inter-communal tensions and secure lasting peace between the Mundari and Moru communities, following a cattle recovery mission in Dolo Payam last week. The team is led by the Co-Chair Security Advisor of Central Equatoria StateContinue Reading
(GENEVA) – Development cannot wait for South Sudan, a senior United Nations Development Programme official said during a strategic mission to Switzerland aimed at securing partnerships and resources amid continuing political, economic and humanitarian challenges in the country. A high level UNDP South Sudan delegation, led by Resident Representative DrContinue Reading
(POKTAP, DUK COUNTY) – A major public peace rally has been scheduled for Monday in Poktap as part of efforts to end conflict between the Ayual community of Twic East County and the Hol community of Duk County in Jonglei State. The announcement was made as Governor Riek Gai KokContinue Reading
(REGO PAYAM, TEREKEKA COUNTY) – A peace conference has been held in Rego Payam following the capture of a man accused of sparking violent conflict between Buranga Boma and the Lowirja and Lugwoti Kor areas. The gathering at Rego Payam headquarters on Wednesday came after the arrest of Jelle loContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – A government delegation has arrived in Dollo Payam to recover stolen cattle and halt the cycle of communal clashes between the Muru and Mundari communities. The high level team is led by the Co-Chair Security Advisor of Central Equatoria State and the Commissioner of TerekekaContinue Reading
