Deadly Waters: How Misinformation Fuels Violence Over Fishing Grounds in Jonglei
By Deng Ghai Deng Buothagany, is a small but resource-rich fishing island claimed by both the Duk and Twic East communities in Jonglei State. Access to these fishing grounds has historically been subject to negotiation. But today, false narratives — including allegations of overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and territorial encroachment, are undermining peace efforts. Last […]
INTREPID South Sudan Trains 15 Peace Ambassadors in Bor to Strengthen Grassroots Conflict Resolution
By Deng Ghai Deng BOR, Jonglei State – A local civil society organization, INTREPID South Sudan, has concluded a two-day workshop on Alternative Conflict Resolution Mechanisms, culminating in the formation of 15 Peace Ambassadors aimed at promoting grassroots peacebuilding across Bor County. The training, supported by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and held in Bor […]
Smoke, Suspicion, and a ‘Magic Den’: Witchcraft Arrest Shakes the City of Bor
Jenifer sits beside traditional smoke pipes and other items believed to be associated with witchcraft, displayed at the Bor Police Station following her arrest. Photo: Deng Ghai Deng Bor, Jonglei State – September 5, 2025 The arrest has stirred debate across Bor, a city where tradition, belief, and modern law often collide. Some residents applauded […]
ZOA Dorcas Donates Tricycles to Empower Person with Disabilities in Bor, Jonglei state
Four beneficiaries of the “We Are Able” project proudly pose with their new motor tricycles in Bor. (Photo: Deng Ghai Deng) By Deng Ghai Deng Bor, South Sudan – September 4, 2025 Bor, South Sudan – September 5, 2025 The non-profit organization ZOA Dorcas, in Consortium Partnership with Light for the World, ADF, VNGI and […]
Jonglei High Court Judge Resumes Duties After Three-Month Absence, Registers 103 New Cases
By Jacob Bol Mayar Anai The Jonglei State High Court has recorded a surge of legal filings following a three-month gap in judicial leadership, with 63 civil cases and 40 criminal prosecutions lodged in the judge’s absence. According to court officials, the criminal cases comprising murder, rape, and manslaughter are currently under trial within the […]
Legal Expert Criticizes Bor County Commissioner’s Order to Dismiss Chiefs
By Deng Ghai Deng BOR, South Sudan — A prominent human rights lawyer is challenging a recent order by the Bor County Commissioner to dismiss traditional chiefs, calling the move a legal overreach and a threat to local governance. Bol Gabriel Diing, an independent opinion writer and lawyer, says Commissioner James Gai Makor’s order dismissing […]
INTREPID South Sudan Examines Shrinking Civic Space in Jonglei state
By Deng Ghai Deng In a two-day dialogue held on August 12th and 13th, the Jonglei State capital of Bor became the center of a critical discussion on the state of civic freedoms in the region. The event, organized by the INTREPID South Sudan (ISS) a civil society organization, brought together a diverse group of […]
8 Killed, 8 Injured in Deadly Cattle Market Raid Near Juba
By Deng Ghai Deng August 6, 2025 JUBA At least eight people were killed and eight others wounded after a group of unidentified armed men attacked a cattle market in Mogiri village, just outside the capital Juba, on Tuesday evening, according to local officials. The attack, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time, targeted cattle […]
Why Efforts to End Child Abductions and Cattle Raiding in Jonglei and GPAA Have Failed
By Majok Guet Kuol Despite numerous peace conferences and signed resolutions over the past decade, child abductions and cattle raiding between Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) persist. While leaders from both regions have repeatedly committed to peace, a combination of political, economic, and social factors has hindered progress. In January […]
Rising Gang Activity Fuels Fear and Stigma in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch BOR – A surge in gang activity is fueling fear and a sense of insecurity among residents of Bor, the capital of Jonglei State. Residents report being targeted for robbery and assault, leading many to fear moving freely through the town. Bor, a highly populated town that hosts many communities […]