Charges against 20 women who were arrested last month for protesting against the state government have been dropped. Continue reading “Jonglei drops charges against women-protestors”
Author: Mabior Philip
Grading of Juba-Bor road halted
The UN mission in the country has stopped the graveling of the Juba-Bor road, according to Jonglei State Governor, John Kong Nyuon. Continue reading “Grading of Juba-Bor road halted”
AU concerned about violence in Abyei
The African Union says it is concerned about killings, abductions and cattle raiding in Abyei over the past few weeks. Continue reading “AU concerned about violence in Abyei”
Decision to postpone election a ‘mere proposal’
The government says a decision taken by the Council of Ministers to postpone elections and extend the presidency of Salva Kiir for two years is a mere proposal. Continue reading “Decision to postpone election a ‘mere proposal’”
Gov’t recruits children into the army, by force – HRW
The Human Rights Watch says the government is recruiting children into the army in Malakal in Upper Nile State. Continue reading “Gov’t recruits children into the army, by force – HRW”
Adopt disarmament, accountability to reduce violence, Lakes urged
Civil society group CEPO is urging political and community leaders in Lakes State to adopt disarmament and accountability to reduce violence. Continue reading “Adopt disarmament, accountability to reduce violence, Lakes urged”
Parliamentary activities stop: lack of funds
The Speaker of the National Parliament says that almost all parliamentary activities have been stopped due to insufficient funds. Continue reading “Parliamentary activities stop: lack of funds”
Parliamentary activities stopped due to lack of money
Almost all parliamentary activities have been stopped due to insufficient funds, the Speaker of the National Parliament has said. Continue reading “Parliamentary activities stopped due to lack of money”
Three people injured in Bor grenade attack
Three people, including a woman, have been injured in a grenade attack last night in Bor in Jonglei State. Continue reading “Three people injured in Bor grenade attack”
Deal to expand Eye Radio broadcasts launched
The US Agency for International Development, Eye Media and Zain Telecommunication Company this morning launched a partnership to extend the broadcasts of Eye radio. Continue reading “Deal to expand Eye Radio broadcasts launched”
