VP Bol vows to support Kiir’s promise of no return to war
Vice President for Economic Cluster and First Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Bejamin Bol Mel, has pledged his commitment to ensuring South Sudan does not return to war. “For us to be successful, we must support the implementation of His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s vision, especially to never take […]
Balanda community urges gov’t to probe killing of lawmaker
Balanda community in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State has called on the government to investigate the killing of a state member of parliament who was shot by unidentified gunmen on Thursday. In a statement signed by Eddy Ukele Gumasi, Balanda community chairperson, lawmaker Cross Bazia was ambushed and fatally shot while traveling to his farm […]
Kiir ushers in a new era of leadership for SPLM
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a new generation of leaders to step forward while honoring the legacy of the country’s founders. Speaking at SPLM headquarters during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed party deputies, Kiir emphasized unity and service. “I am proud to officially welcome a new generation of leadership, the […]
Shortages in training and resources undermine Police Services, Gen. Enoka
South Sudan’s police force is grappling with severe shortcomings in professional training and essential resources, a crisis that continues to hinder effective law enforcement across the country, according to Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka. Speaking during the official handover ceremony from his predecessor, Col. John Kassar, Gen. Enoka highlighted that more than 70% of police […]
Imposing Par as SPLM-IO leader will create more problems, MP warns
A Member of Parliament representing Cueibet County, Lakes State, in the national assembly under the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), has warned that promoting Stephen Par Kuol to lead the party will only create more problems. In an interview with The Standard Zone News on Wednesday, Juol Nhomngek asserted that Mr. Par, who […]
SPLM-IO MP supports parliament’s resumption, calls for quorum clarity
A member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), loyal to Dr. Riek Machar, has welcomed President Salva Kiir’s decision to reopen parliament amid ongoing political tensions. Juol Nhomngek Gec, an MP representing Cueibet County in Lakes State under the SPLM-IO ticket, told Standard Zone News on Wednesday that his party’s lawmakers will […]
UN allocates $10M for Upper Nile crisis relief
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated US$10 million to support life-saving humanitarian assistance for more than 270,000 people in South Sudan. This allocation comes amid escalating humanitarian needs driven by conflict, flooding, acute food insecurity and cholera outbreaks. In a statement seen by this publication, the funding will target communities in […]
