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Interpid rolls out plan to promote peace, empower youth in Jonglei

Interpid rolls out plan to promote peace, empower youth in Jonglei

By Riak Chol Civil society organization Intrepid South Sudan (ISS) on Monday launched a new five-year project titled “Promoting Peaceful Democratic Transition in Jonglei.” The initiative, set to be renewed annually, seeks to enhance non-violent conflict resolution, promote inclusive governance, and empower women and youths in Bor County, a region plagued by recurring communal violence. Key project activities will included; a training for youth …Read Article

Bor’s new Chueikeer Payam draws mixed reactions amid unresolved conflict - Radio Tamazuj

Bor’s new Chueikeer Payam draws mixed reactions amid unresolved conflict - Radio Tamazuj

The recent creation of Chueikeer Payam, a new administrative unit carved from Kolnyang Payam in Jonglei State’s Bor County, has been met with mixed reactions among local leaders. Some have welcomed it as a step toward development, while others warn it is a premature move amid unresolved communal conflict. Governor Riek Gai Kok announced the formation of Chueikeer Payam on 27 June through a gubernatorial order, marking a major administrative resh…Read Article

Advocate Petitions FIFA over SSFA Violations

Advocate Petitions FIFA over SSFA Violations

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – An Advocate has filed a formal complaint with FIFA, the world football governing body, accusing the leadership of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) of violating its constitution and abusing power. In a petition shared with Eye Radio, Advocate Musa Hassan Urbano stated he was raising these serious concerns on behalf of football players, fans, and stakeholders, while also expressing appreciation for FIFA’s…See the Story

Over 12,000 displaced by fighting in Jonglei seek shelter in Ayod

More than 12,000 people have fled ongoing violence in Pigi and Fangak Counties and are now seeking refuge in Ayod County, according to local authorities. Duoth Nyuon, the Coordinator of Ayod County, told Eye Radio that dozens of new arrivals reached the county earlier this week after spending seven days traversing the bush. He attributed the displacement to continued clashes between forces of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and t…Africa · Jonglei See the Story

Perpetrators of Hol-Ayual community clashes in Jonglei still at large - Radio Tamazuj

More than three weeks after deadly inter-communal clashes erupted in Jonglei State’s Twic East County, authorities have confirmed that the suspected culprits remain at large and no new security forces have been deployed to the conflict zone. The violence, which took place in the first week of June, involved an attack by armed youth, allegedly from the Hol community of Duk County, on Buothagany, a fishing island inhabited by members of the Ayual …Jonglei · Jonglei Read Article

Jonglei State secures 100 scholarships from Debre Tabor University

By Riak Chol Jonglei State government said it has secured 100 scholarship through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Debre Tabor University (DTU) in Ethiopia. The signed MoU provides full scholarships for 100 students from Jonglei annually. This ground-breaking agreement, announced Wednesday, aims to significantly boost access to quality higher education for the state’s youth. The scholarship program will allocate 80 slots for undergra…Jonglei · Jonglei Read Article

This Land Was Made for You and Me

By R. Ssali From the green hills of Western Equatoria to the sweeping savannahs of Jonglei, from the fertile lands of the Nile Basin to the cattle camps of Lakes State, this land tells a story. It is a story of resilience, of a people who have survived wars, famine, and displacement. It is also a story of hope, of promise, and of the deep yearning to build a future free from fear. This land is my land. This land is your land. It was made for you…Jonglei · Jonglei Read Article

South Sudan: In Bor, Flood Victims Adapt with Fish Trade

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It is a history of resilience in South Sudan: that of the women of Bor. This city is located on the banks of the Nile and, at the beginning, there are floods that worsen an already complicated situation because of the security context. But, which says water, says fish. So the women of Bor managed to bounce back by organizing a whole chain around his trade. There are the saleswomen but also those who are employed by others to watch over the goods…Bor · Bor Read Article

"Only God Knows when We Will Be Able to Return": South Sudan, the Long Wait for Climate Displaced People

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In South Sudan, since 2020, more than half a million Jonglei inhabitants have been affected by floods caused by the Nile flood and torrential rains. This cycle of flooding, which is still ongoing, has caused as many as 130,000 inhabitants of the Jonglei flooded counties to come and take refuge in camps of displaced people around Bor, the capital of that state. Now, more than four years ago, they are waiting to be able to return home, one day, pe…Floods · Jonglei Read Article

Nine people killed, seven abducted in Gumuruk County Attack

By Riak Chol The Acting Commissioner of Gumuruk County has condemned the deadly attack on civilians in Manyabol payam, attributing the violence to heavily armed youth from neighboring Jonglei state. The attack, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, has resulted in significant loss of lives, abductions, and theft of a herd of cattle. Ngachuno Ngachagoi Lanyanga, Acting Commissioner of Gumuruk county, described the incident as a heinous and barbari…Jonglei · Jonglei Read Article

Trade Ministry defends Atong Kuol’s record, refutes social media attacks

The Ministry’s statement sought to address what it called misinformation from an online platform, which made various accusations against Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, including nepotism and corruption By Aguok Chok The Ministry of Trade and Industry has strongly refuted a recent article by an online publication Sixty 4 Tribes Press, labeling it as false, misleading, and damaging to the reputation of Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, the current National Minis…Bor · Bor Read Article

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