Over 400 Escapees Recaptured After Breaking Out from Military Detention Facility in Juba
South Sudan Police Spokesperson Col. John Kassara Koang Nhial- Courtesy More than 400 suspects have been recaptured after escaping from a military detention facility in South Sudan earlier on Wednesday, according to the South Sudan National Police.Colonel John Kassara, the police spokesperson, confirmed that both police and military forces fired guns into the air in […]
Drunk police officer arrested for freeing prisoners to celebrate New year
A Zambian police officer has been arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated and freeing more than a dozen prisoners to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The 13 suspects had been in detention near Kanyama, in the country’s south, facing charges including assault, affray and theft. None of the suspects returned. The Zambia Police Service said Detective Inspector […]
Bor Residents Celebrate Christmas Without Worries, Thank Police for Ensuring Safety
By Deng Ghai Deng The Christmas celebrations in Bor were celebrated in a peaceful and calm manner, with no reports of accidents or violence on the 24th and 25th of December. Christians in the area took part in street marches, gathered for prayers in churches, and spent time with family in homes and hotels, all […]
Christmas Spirit Shines in Bor Amid Economic Struggles
Bishop Ruben Akurdid By Deng Ghai Deng Despite mounting economic difficulties, growing inflation, and widespread hunger, South Sudanese in Bor have found ways to come together in faith to celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas season. At Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Bor, about 5,000 faithful gathered to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, with […]
Jonglei Governor Suspends Finance Minister Following Two-Year-Old Impeachment
Suspended Jonglei Finace minister Abraham Yuek By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel has officially suspended Minister of Finance, Planning, and Investment Abraham Riek Yuek after he lost a vote of no confidence in August 2022. Yuek’s impeachment stemmed from a failure to adequately address concerns regarding the delayed passage of the state […]
UN report: Arbitrary arrests and detentions remain serious concern in South Sudan
Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, according to a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Some 1,140 civilians were arbitrarily arrested and then detained for varying periods between January 2023 to May this year – among […]
Kiir Tells New CDF Gen. Nang to Professionalize SSPDF for National Defense
The newly appointed Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, speaks at his reception ceremony at Bilpam in Juba on Thursday, December 12, 2024. | Credit | PPU By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir has instructed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF), Gen. […]
Former Governor of Jonglei State Passes Away; Nation Mourns
Maker Thiong Maal By Deng Ghai Deng Condolences are pouring in from across the country for the sudden passing of the former governor of the defunct Jonglei state, Maker Thiong Maal. Maker passed away on Wednesday morning at Juba’s Gudele Hospital, where he was admitted for blood pressure, as confirmed by family members and a […]
Human Rights Day: Jonglei Leaders Urge Action on Violations and Accountability
Minister of gender William Chuol (L) Malual Kon, Minister of Peace (Middle) Geether Pious, Head of UNMISS in Bor (R) By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State’s capital Bor marked Human Rights Day on December 10th with a strong call to refocus efforts on human rights as a crucial pathway to justice and […]
Anti-Corruption Day: Youth Demand Immediate Action Against Rampant Corruption in the Country
Rampant corruption continues to undermine South Sudan’s potential, with young citizens demanding a united effort for greater transparency and accountability in the government. Local resident Marial Paul expressed frustration over the pervasive corruption that he believes is eating away at the nation’s resources, leaving young South Sudanese with limited prospects for success. Marial stressed how […]