A UN-led investigation into the Malakal IDP camp incident has found what it calls “deep-rooted historical land disputes” as the root cause of the deadly communal violence. Continue reading “Findings of deadly Malakal IDP-camp violence”
Author: Magdoline Joseph
Rizik’s aides among those killed in Raja fighting
The governor of Lol State, Rizik Zechariah, says seven of his bodyguards were killed in the attack on Raja town on Wednesday. Continue reading “Rizik’s aides among those killed in Raja fighting”
Canoemen kill 2 in fresh Mongalla attack
The Commissioner of Mongalla County, Jubek, says two people have been killed in the latest attack on the area. Continue reading “Canoemen kill 2 in fresh Mongalla attack”
UNHRC names members of its mission on human rights in S Sudan
The UN Human Rights Commission has named three members to a body that will assess the human rights situation in South Sudan since December 2013. Continue reading “UNHRC names members of its mission on human rights in S Sudan”
Insecurity affects Mongalla school attendance
The Commissioner of Mongalla County in Jubek State has raised concern with the low enrolment of children in schools. Continue reading “Insecurity affects Mongalla school attendance”
CAR: Unaccompanied S Sudanese minors need aid
The UNHCR says some unaccompanied South Sudanese children who fled the conflict are suffering at a camp in the Central African Republic, without clean water, health facilities and schools. Continue reading “CAR: Unaccompanied S Sudanese minors need aid”
Jonglei herders leave Jubek
Authorities in Jubek have launched return of more than 1,000 cattle keepers to Jonglei. Continue reading “Jonglei herders leave Jubek”
Bor welcomes Eye Radio
The Minister of Information in Jonglei says the extension of Eye Radio broadcast to Bor offers a means of circulating messages of peace and reconciliation. Continue reading “Bor welcomes Eye Radio”
Soldiers shave off chiefs’ beards with broken glass
In Tonj State, four community leaders were shaved with broken pieces of glass bottle for their alleged roles in an inter-clan conflict in Tonj North County last week. Continue reading “Soldiers shave off chiefs’ beards with broken glass”
SPLA, SPLA-IO react to renewed UNSC sanctions
The UN Security Council has renewed sanctions on six military leaders who have been accused of blocking peace, security and stability. Continue reading “SPLA, SPLA-IO react to renewed UNSC sanctions”
