Warrap Governor rejects claims of forged presidential decrees
Warrap State Governor Magok Magok Deng has strongly refuted circulating allegations that recent presidential decrees reshuffling state officials were forged, asserting that all changes were legitimate and approved by President Salva Kiir. In a press statement released Friday, the governor’s press secretary, Makor Mangok, addressed online misinformation that claimed the decrees read on state broadcaster […]
Easter gift of peace: Civil society urges SSPDF, White Army to embrace ceasefire
As Christians across South Sudan mark Easter, a leading civil society organization has called on the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the White Army to offer a lasting gift of peace by declaring a ceasefire and embracing dialogue. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), appealed to both […]
Why lack of access to info thwarts journalism in South Sudan
By Matik Kueth In South Sudan, a crisis festers unnoticed by many people, who often turns their gaze away from the country’s media operations. This conundrum, however, does not involve bloodshed or political maneuvering, but rather centers on the essence of democracy: a lack of access to information. South Sudan’s media faces numerous challenges, including […]
CES denies involvement in illegal land distribution, warns public against fraud
The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has distanced itself from ongoing illegal land distribution and warned the public against buying land from unauthorized individuals and groups. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, CES Minister of Housing, Land and Public Utilities, David Morbe Aquilino, said land grabbing has become rampant in various parts of Juba […]
Shun political, ethnic division-Cardinal Ameyu appeals
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Catholic diocese of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Mulla, has called on South Sudanese to draw inspiration from Christ’s resurrection and work towards peace, transcending political and ethnic divides. In his Easter message on Friday, Cardinal Ameyu urged South Sudanese to become agents of transformation, envisioning a future where all citizens can […]
Dialogue over division: CEPO reacts to UN warning on South Sudan
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has echoed concerns raised by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), warning that South Sudan’s fragile political transition is at risk if leaders fail to embrace peaceful dialogue. In a statement on Friday, CEPO Executive Director Mr. Edmund Yakani said the country is at a critical turning point, […]
UNMISS calls for Dr. Machar’s release and de-escalation of Nasir conflict
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the Security Council to intervene in securing the release of Dr. Riek Machar, along with other detained military and civilian officials, and to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, highlighted […]
Sub-national violence leaves civilians in crisis: UNMISS sounds alarm
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised urgent concerns about the devastating impact of sub-national violence on civilians in South Sudan. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, UNMISS emphasized that community-based militias are the leading perpetrators of civilian harm, accounting for 79 percent of victims in violent incidents. Warrap State […]
Yakani Calls for Grassroots Involvement to End Upper Nile Violence
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on the Governor of Upper Nile State to engage grassroots leaders in efforts to end the ongoing violence in the region. Yakani voiced his concern as tensions remain high in Upper Nile following armed confrontations between local communities. He emphasized the […]
MOH and WHO Join Forces for Health Sector Transformation
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening South Sudan’s healthcare system. Dr. Anin Ngot Mou, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, in a statement released after signing a Memorandum of […]
