Faith and property: Church battles State over land seizure
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and Central Equatoria State (CES) government are locked in a serious land dispute marked by allegations of illegal land intrusion, property destruction, and threats against church leaders. The dispute began early this month when CES started demolishing structures around St. Stephen Church in Munuki, asserting that the land […]
Yei women empowered through skill development
A renewed sense of empowerment is transforming the lives of women in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, following their graduation from an intensive 12-month training program focused on social and economic empowerment. On Friday, 213 women completed their training, gaining vital skills in women’s solidarity, the value of women’s work, gender equality, rights and […]
Will gov’t win the fight against ‘Jana FAR’
Central Equatoria State government has intensified its fight against illicit alcohol, recently seizing and destroying large quantities of spirits known locally as ‘Jana FAR.’ As part of enforcing a gubernatorial order prohibiting production and sale of such drinks, this action has generated debate and mixed reactions among Juba residents on effectiveness of the exercise. ‘Jana […]
Church Accuses Central Equatoria State Government of Seizing Land
The administration of St. Stephen Parish Church in Munuki has accused the Central Equatoria State (CES) government of unlawfully seizing church land and demolishing property without prior notice. Speaking to the press on Sunday, Rev. Paul Samuel Paul, the parish priest of St. Stephen Church, condemned the state government’s actions. He alleged that officials, led […]
