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Finance · South SudanSouth Sudanese dance-hall artist Meen Mabior Meen commonly known by his stage name as Menimen and standup comedian Simon Ajonga have threatened to sue the Ministry of Finance over unpaid dues after performing during the welcoming into office of former Finance Minister Dr Baak Barnaba Chol. Jele and Associates law firm that is representing the artists has served the ministry with a legal notification. The artists reportedly agreed with a finance …See the Story
Menimen threatens to sue official over unpaid entertainment dues
South Sudan · South SudanLul Tuach Dojiok, a 34-year-old South Sudanese artist recounted a traumatic tale of escaping human traffickers in Thailand. Lul who is also known as LTD Bul Bul narrated his ordeal in one of the South-East Asia countries during an interview with Eye Radio on Monday, April 22, 2024. His story sheds light on the dangers of human trafficking and the vulnerabilities faced by individuals seeking better opportunities. It all began in September 2022, …See the Story
South Sudanese artist recounts escaping human traffickers in Thailand
United Nations · South SudanThe United Nations in South Sudan has called for urgent release of trucks carrying fuel and other critical supplies that have been impounded after the government commits to cancel taxes. In a statement to Eye Radio newsroom, UN said its fuel trucks are still being held up at various depots and the border. “Until they are released, the UN will not be able to conduct many of its activities in support of
vulnerable communities across the country, ”…See the Story
UN scales down operations as govt detains its fuel
European Union · South SudanThe EU ambassador to South Sudan says the country’s enormous resources should provide solutions regionally and to the globe rather than become a source issues and problems. Timo Olkkonen has described the natural resources the country has a mind-boggling and called for their preservation -some he said, should be the pride of the country. “When you look at the resources that this country has, it is mind-boggling, and the country really should not…See the Story
S. Sudan enormous resources is 'mind-boggling' -EU Ambassador
Juba · JubaCommissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has directed Lokiliri Payam directors and chiefs who are operating from Juba to report to their respective areas and deliver services to their people. “You cannot be a chief of the Jebelen or Lokiliri while you live in Gomba or Rock City or Gudele2 , you must go there,” the county official made the call during his visit along with Central Equatoria State Governor to Lokilri Payam on Friday. Commissioner Tete cri…See the Story
Lokiliri directors working from Juba ordered back to area
South Sudan · South SudanAt least three people have been killed and six others wounded in a cattle-related violence in Tonj East County of Warrap State. The state Information Minister told Eye Radio suspected armed men from Rumbek North County attacked a cattle camp in Makuac Payam on Sunday resulting in the fatalities. William Wol Mayom said the unidentified armed raiders fled with hundreds of heads of cattle. “On date 21st , Sunday, suspected armed men from Pakam of …See the Story
3 Killed, 6 wounded in Tonj East cattle-raiding
Taxes · South SudanThe government has taken measures to exempt taxes on what the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs has described as ‘genuine’ humanitarian aid providers. Albino Atak’s statement comes after Western Embassies in Juba urged the transitional government of South Sudan to halt newly imposed taxes and fees on humanitarian agencies. These include the Embassies of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerl…See the Story
Govt to exempt taxes on 'genuine' humanitarian aid providers
South Sudan · South SudanWau Teaching Hospital has run short of drugs after more than one year without receiving supplies from the national government, according to Western Bahr el Ghazal Health Minister. Dr. Francis Michael is reacting to complains from the citizens who say they do not receive full prescriptions after being diagnosed with illnesses. “We are receiving so many complains from citizens that when they go to the hospital for checkups the medicines are not …See the Story
