Jonglei government orders crackdown on Red Belt vigilantes in Bor
The Jonglei State government has ordered a full-scale security crackdown on the notorious Red Belt vigilante group following a deadly weekend shooting in Bor that left one person dead and several others injured. The directive, issued after an emergency security meeting, comes amid growing public outcry over the group’s escalating violence and alleged involvement in […]
Parliament summons defense minister over soldiers’ welfare and veterans’ dilemma
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok to appear before lawmakers and explain the government’s response to worsening conditions facing soldiers, war veterans, and victims of the liberation struggle. According to an official communication seen by the media, the minister is expected […]
Personal documents of late Dr. John Garang seized at Entebbe airport
Ugandan authorities have intercepted personal documents belonging to the late South Sudanese leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior at Entebbe International Airport, raising questions about attempts to smuggle sensitive historical materials out of the country. According to Uganda Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, two German nationals and one Ugandan were stopped after attempting to leave Uganda […]
WES assembly submits emolument bill to governor Al Teib for approval
Lawmakers in Western Equatoria State have submitted a new Emolument Bill to Governor Barrister James Al-Teib Jazz Berapai, seeking legal backing for post-service benefits for state officials. According to Governor’s Official Facebook Page, the proposed legislation, aimed at securing financial and welfare entitlements for leaders after leaving office, now awaits the governor’s consideration and assent. […]
Adut Kiir, Governor Mujung visit Juba Central prison, free minor crime inmates
Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, accompanied by H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State, on Friday visited Juba Central Prison to address inmate concerns and facilitate the release of those convicted of minor crimes. Hon. Adut urged inmates to remain respectful, productive, and hopeful, stressing that they […]
Mangalla leaders demand action on armed herders and land disputes
Community leaders from Mangalla have urged the Central Equatoria State government to urgently tackle rising insecurity caused by armed herders and to resolve ongoing land disputes, warning that continued inaction threatens peace, stability, and development in the area. The call was made on Friday during a courtesy visit to Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor […]
Severe flooding hits South Sudan, nearly 600,000 people affected
Weeks of relentless rain have unleashed devastating floods across South Sudan, impacting nearly 600,000 people and deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations reported on Friday. According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), rising waters have inundated 25 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity bearing the […]
Is VP Lagu’s UNGA speech an honest shift or diplomatic window dressing?
When Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week, her remarks on South Sudan’s stalled peace process appeared to signal a dramatic shift in government strategy. Most striking was her announcement that Juba is “considering the resumption of the Tumaini Peace Initiative,” despite the government having previously dismissed it […]
US Embassy condemns alleged SSPDF looting humanitarian supplies in Fangak
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has strongly condemned the looting of humanitarian supplies destined for vulnerable populations in Fangak County, Jonglei State, by alleged South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) troops. In a statement, the Embassy denounced what it described as a troubling pattern of predation targeting those providing life-saving assistance to civilians […]
Governor Mujung orders crackdown on self-deployed tax collectors in Juba
Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has ordered a crackdown on self-deployed individuals and groups illegally collecting taxes in Juba and other parts of the state. He described the practice as a serious threat to economic stability and public order, according to a statement published on his official Facebook page. The directive […]
