Hundreds of women protested yesterday in Bor, claiming there is corruption and administrative weakness in Jonglei state government. Continue reading “Bor women protest against ‘administrative weakness’”
Author: Mabior Philip
Traders learn how to access loans without security
More than 40 traders are being trained on how to access loans without security from the Bankers’ Associations. Continue reading “Traders learn how to access loans without security”
Juba Monitor warning violation of rights – CEPO
The civil society group, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization says a warning to shut down the Juba Monitor newspaper is against freedom of expression. Continue reading “Juba Monitor warning violation of rights – CEPO”
Renewed fighting in Upper Nile
A new wave of fighting between government and opposition forces has been reported in Upper Nile State. Continue reading “Renewed fighting in Upper Nile”
Gov’t urged to intervene in detained UN reporter’s case
A UN radio journalist who has been under detention since last year should be allowed to defend himself through a lawyer, civil society group Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has appealed. Continue reading “Gov’t urged to intervene in detained UN reporter’s case”
Bor prison remains closed over lack of mattresses, nets
The main prison in Bor will remain closed for more than a month due to lack of mattresses and mosquito nets, authorities in Jonglei State have said. Continue reading “Bor prison remains closed over lack of mattresses, nets”
SSuNDE urges NLA to extend mandate of current government
The South Sudanese Network for Democracy and Elections has called on the National Legislative Assembly to extend the mandate of the current government. Continue reading “SSuNDE urges NLA to extend mandate of current government”
UN documents killing of civilians in Bor, Bentiu in 2014
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says both the government and the SPLM-SPLA In Opposition have not held anyone accountable for two separate attacks on civilians in Bentiu and Bor nine months ago. Continue reading “UN documents killing of civilians in Bor, Bentiu in 2014”
South Sudan speaks against calls for arms embargo
The calls for a UN arms embargo on the warring parties are not necessary, the government has said. Continue reading “South Sudan speaks against calls for arms embargo”
South Sudan to allegedly increase its oil exports
Media reports indicate that South Sudan will increase its crude oil exports from 4.6 million barrels to 4.8 in February. Continue reading “South Sudan to allegedly increase its oil exports”
