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(YEI – Monday News Podcast June 08, 2026) – Authorities in Yei River County have condemned repeated abductions and harassment targeting humanitarian workers, warning that the incidents threaten security and the delivery of essential services to vulnerable communities in Central Equatoria State.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo described the attacks as criminal acts that violate the law and undermine humanitarian operations in the area.
County officials said aid workers operate in the county to provide life saving support and other essential services to communities affected by hardship and insecurity. They warned that intimidation and unlawful detention of humanitarian personnel could disrupt relief work and affect local stability.
Authorities cited several incidents along routes in the county. Aid workers from Across were reportedly abducted in Alero on Monday, June 1, before being released on Wednesday around midday. In another case on May 26, two staff members from Rural Women International were reportedly abducted along the same road while carrying out humanitarian duties and later released the following day.
Meanwhile, South Sudanese Christian youth have launched a national faith based climate movement aimed at mobilising young people to respond to climate related challenges affecting communities across the country.
The Climate Youth Ecumenical Summit, known as Climate YES, was launched on Saturday as part of an international Christian youth advocacy network linked to United Nations climate conferences.
Organisers said the movement will bring together young people from different states and counties to advocate for stronger environmental policies and community action on flooding, drought, rising temperatures and displacement.
Climate YES South Sudan chairperson Kenyi Emmanuel said the initiative would provide a long term platform for young people to take part in environmental decision making.
He said South Sudan continues to experience severe climate shocks, including deforestation, floods and rising temperatures that have displaced many communities.
In Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State Governor and SPLM chairperson Emmanuel Adil Anthony urged party members to maintain unity ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Speaking during a political mobilisation and party training event on Saturday, Adil warned that internal disputes could weaken the SPLM at a time when political activities are increasing across the state.
The one day training brought together representatives from the ten payams of Terekeka County and was organised by the county SPLM secretariat with support from the state secretariat.
Adil said discipline, mobilisation, recruitment, training and resource mobilisation remain important to strengthening party structures ahead of the elections.
Elsewhere, workers’ unions in South Sudan’s oil sector have called on the Ministry of Labour to suspend enforcement of the National Social Insurance Fund mechanism over concerns about compliance with the National Social Insurance Act 2023.
The unions representing workers in DPOC, GPOC and SPOC said they support retirement and disability protection for employees but raised concerns over the implementation process.
They cited provisions of the law relating to the establishment of the Board of Trustees and appointment procedures for senior management of the fund.
The unions argued that appointing a Managing Director before establishing the Board would violate the law and weaken confidence in the system, according to Eye Radio.
At Juba Teaching Hospital, Medical Director Dr Maker Isaac appealed for more support for poor patients receiving treatment at the country’s main referral facility.
Speaking during the handover of cleaning materials, trash bins and other supplies donated by Nile Petroleum Corporation and Jetman Nile Services on World Environment Day, Dr Isaac said many patients admitted to the hospital cannot afford food or medicine.
He said the hospital continues to receive some of the poorest patients in South Sudan, placing pressure on available resources and services.
In Juba, the judge overseeing the trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co accused warned journalists against publishing detailed courtroom proceedings.
Judge James Alala Deng issued the warning during the 84th session of the trial at Freedom Hall on Friday.
Since the start of the proceedings in September 2025, journalists have been required to surrender phones, cameras and electronic devices before entering the courtroom, relying on notebooks for reporting.
The judge said media houses should limit reporting to brief summaries and avoid publishing detailed testimony, evidence and legal arguments.
The warning followed reports on testimony by accused Puot Kang Chuol, who alleged mistreatment in detention and implicated senior officials in the Nasir incident.
In Sudan, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Presidential Council of the TASIS administration, launched Sudanese certificate examinations on Sunday in areas controlled by the group.
The examinations are taking place in 83 centres across Darfur, West Kordofan and North Kordofan, with about 10,000 students sitting the tests despite the ongoing conflict.
Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan al Ta’aishi praised students and teachers for continuing education activities during the war.
The examinations began with biology for science students and geography for literature students.
Dagalo said the TASIS administration would continue supporting education as part of efforts to promote stability in the affected regions.Discover more from Access Radio Yei News
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