By Manyuon Mayen Manyuon, Juba The Jonglei State’s Chamber of Commence, Industry and Agriculture has reversed the previous order to shut down the entire Bor Town’s market over traders’ misunderstanding, but instead closed nine shops that defied the order. On Tuesday, the Commission’s Chairperson threatened to close the bazaar over conflict among the retailers and […]
By Onen Walter Solomon, Juba The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in South Sudan has suspended the disposal of damaged food commodities in an area close to settlements of people. The agency’s spokeswoman in the country, Marwa Awad, told Juba Echo exclusively on June 23, that discussions are ongoing to find another disposal site […]
By Simon Deng Refugees who have sought safety in urban areas in South Sudan are challenged with lack of livelihood provision. Salwa Juma, a 52 year old mother of 5 said among the urban refugees, the most affected are women and children. “We face several challenges, we have problems with residents, problems of feeding and […]
By Manyuon Mayen Manyuon, Juba The South Sudan Child Rights Civil Society Coalition, a loose collection of about 36 member organizations that advocate for child protection in the country has finalized discussions on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the children’s situation. The coalition is set to submit its findings to the Human Rights Council […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan has launched its first licensing round, seeking tenders from companies to acquire oil blocks for exploration Five blocks are up for grabs including A2, A5, B1, B4 and D2. The licensing round aims to attract interest from a diverse group of foreign investors to a region that is already home […]
Some of the civilians carry fire arms in South Sudan (Photo: Courtesy) By Simon Deng At least 24 people have been killed and two others wounded in another cattle raid in Cueibet County of Lakes states, Elijah Mabor Makuac, the Police spokesperson in the State has confirmed. The Police official said the killings occurred at […]
Okech Francis South Sudan has failed to comprehensively rid the civilian population of illegal guns and must approach neighboring countries to assist, an official said. Illegal arms have been a thorny issue in the country where civilians are most heavily armed south of the Sahara. Cattle raids and the rampant killings and revenge attacks are […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan will expel oil companies who operate in total neglect of the effects of oil pollution, the Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, warned. Environmental reports from oil producing areas have pointed at massive pollution affecting communities and livestock but oil companies have not paid attention, Napwon said in Tharjiath, […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan has resumed production and export of crude oil from Block 5A in Unity State, a significant statement for peace in a country ruined after years of crisis, officials said. Former fighters convened in the capital over a year ago vowing to work together in a 3 year transitional government and […]
By Okech Francis South Sudan has issued a demand to companies exploiting crude oil, to provide piped drinking water to communities and build permanent structures in the base-camps for workers. The Minister of Petroleum Puot Kang Chol said during the resumption of production in Block 5A on Monday that the government would no longer tolerate […]