Inter-clan clashes kill 15, injure dozens in Lakes State
Fierce inter-clan fighting in Lakes State has left 15 people dead and more than 50 injured, local authorities confirmed. Moses Maker Magok, Commissioner of Rumbek North County, said the violence erupted among clans in the Nielniel section of Pagut, Padiangbor, and Pamolnyin. “During the clashes, one person was killed in the morning among Pan Ruop, […]
UN to expose how billions stolen fuel South Sudan’s ongoing crisis
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will release a report revealing how billions in stolen public funds have fueled conflict, worsened poverty, and deepened the humanitarian crisis. Behind the scenes, billions of dollars meant to rebuild the nation were quietly siphoned away, lining the pockets of government officials while fueling the very […]
Al Sabah on the brink: A children’s hospital in crisis
South Sudan’s main children’s hospital – Al Sabah – is no longer a place of healing. It has become a hazard, said Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, who issued a sobering appeal after visiting the facility. “With tears in my eyes,” Yakani said, “I beg our leaders to act.” According to activist Yakani, what […]
Democracy Day: AU urges member states to uphold democracy, good governance
The African Union has used the International Day of Democracy to renew its call on Member States to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, and embrace good governance as foundations for peace and sustainable development on the continent. In a statement issued in Addis Ababa, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reminded governments […]
