71 killed, scores injured after Friday morning armed clashes in Rumbek
About 71 people have reportedly been killed following armed clashes in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, early Friday morning, according to the South Sudan government. The clashes broke out at approximately 4:00 a.m. on October 9, involving armed civilians and resulting in significant loss of life, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services said […]
Two SPLM-IO leaders freed after nearly two years in Lakes state custody
Two senior members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have been released after spending nearly two years in detention in Lakes State. The two officials are Dr. Isaiah Akol Mathiang, Chairperson of the SPLM-IO in Lakes State, and Gai Magok, Chairperson of the movement’s Animal Resources Committee. Their detention followed the Nasir […]
Lakes State youth activists push for nonviolent approaches to resolve local conflicts
In a bid to address local conflicts and amplify the voices of young people in Lakes state, the youth in Rumbek are taking the lead in promoting nonviolent approaches to ensure lasting peace and stability in the area. Between March 24 and 26 this year, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) conducted a series […]
Rumbek youth demand justice for murdered daughters in Juba hotel
The Rumbek Youth Union in Juba has renewed calls for justice over the brutal killing of the three daughters of General Chol Arol Kelueljang, describing recent government actions as “an obstruction of justice” and “a betrayal of public trust.” The youth’s appeal comes in response to the decision by Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Joseph […]
Inter-clan clashes kill 15, injure dozens in Lakes State
Fierce inter-clan fighting in Lakes State has left 15 people dead and more than 50 injured, local authorities confirmed. Moses Maker Magok, Commissioner of Rumbek North County, said the violence erupted among clans in the Nielniel section of Pagut, Padiangbor, and Pamolnyin. “During the clashes, one person was killed in the morning among Pan Ruop, […]
Lakes State confirms 12 new cases of measles
Lakes State health officials have confirmed 12 new cases of measles. The confirmation follows testing of samples as part of ongoing vaccination campaign being conducted across the Country. Maker Malok, Director General at the State Ministry of Health, reported the confirmed cases in an interview with Standard Zone News on Monday. “We currently have 184 […]
