Western Equatoria Governor warns traders of jail over banned alcoholic drinks
The Government of Western Equatoria State has issued a renewed warning to traders dealing in prohibited alcoholic beverages, cautioning that violators will face imprisonment and heavy fines as authorities intensify enforcement of an existing ban. Governor James Altaib delivered the warning on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) county chairpersons […]
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 […]
