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 […]
Residents in Bor Fear Cholera Outbreak Due to Stagnant Water
By Peter Kuol Kuch BOR – Residents in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, are concerned that widespread stagnant water in residential areas could lead to a cholera outbreak and other waterborne diseases. The town, which sits on a flat plain near the River Nile, experiences annual flooding from heavy rainfall and a lack of […]
Poor Infrastructure and Drainage Fuel Waste Crisis in Bor
By Jacob Bol Mayar Anai In Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, garbage isn’t just piling up—it’s putting lives at risk. Streets are clogged with plastic bottles, burned wrappers, and rotting waste. And when the rains come, the situation gets worse. The town’s drainage system barely works. Roads flood. Trash floats. And the few […]
A knife beyond the words: The Silent Struggle against Hate Speech in Jonglei
By Ayuen Garang Kur BOR, South Sudan — In Jonglei State, a quiet but persistent battle is being fought against a formidable enemy: hate speech. This struggle is not just about hurtful words; it’s about the deep emotional scars they leave, particularly on marginalized people like those with disabilities. Yet, amid the pain, a wave […]
Bor Farmers Battle Unpredictable Climate, Crops Lost to Erratic Weather
By Majok Guet Kuol BOR, Jonglei, South Sudan – Once renowned for its fertile floodplains and dependable planting seasons, Bor’s agricultural sector is now under severe threat from climate change. Smallholder farmers in the region are at the mercy of erratic rains, prolonged dry spells, and destructive floods, as the seasons they once relied upon […]
Bor’s Marol Market: Poor Sanitation Puts Public Health at Risk
By Majok Guet Kuol BOR, Jonglei, South Sudan – Marol Market, a vital economic hub for thousands in Bor town, is rapidly deteriorating into a public health hazard due to alarming sanitation conditions. Overflowing waste, stagnant water, and a severe lack of clean latrines are raising fears of an imminent outbreak of waterborne diseases like […]