October 23, 2024
Juba Echo
Feature

Leer County conflict explained

By Ruot George It has been nearly two weeks since the conflict in Leer County of Unity State started. To date, thousands have been displaced, hundreds killed, properties vandalized, and livestock looted, according to the area member of parliament. The conflict has taken a toll on women, children, and the elderly. However, little is known […]

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Health

Ezra donates medicines, equipment to Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital

Ezra Group has donated medicines and health equipment to Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital in Juba. The donation to the children’s hospital came ahead of the Easter holiday. Daniel Deng Simon, Ezra Group accountant said that the donation symbolizes Ezra Group’s commitment to supporting women and children in South Sudan. “The Ezra Group is a family […]

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Peace Process

Graduation of first batch of unified forces expected next week

The graduation and deployment of the first batch of the unified forces are expected next week, said Tut Gatluak, the presidential advisor on National Security Affairs who is also the chairperson for the National Transitional Committee. “We are ready for graduation. After the Easter celebration the technical committee will come up with the timetable for […]

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National

UN official urges gov’t to build capacity for early conflict response

The revitalized government needs to build capacity for early response to conflict, said Judy Wakahiu, the program advisor for the peace and community Cohesion project at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Wakahiu challenged committees formed by the government to tackle conflict-related matters to do more. “It is not just forming committees but also information […]

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