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Women’s Bloc demands justice after girl gang-raped in Juba
Amer Manyok Deng, chairperson of the Women’s Bloc JUBA — South Sudan Women’s Bloc, a body that advocates for women’s rights, on Monday demanded justice after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in Juba. The disturbing footage appears on 19...

Danab Commandos, Conduct Major Offensive Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Juba region
Badhadhe, Somalia – Somali government forces in the Jubaland administration, supported by elite Danab commandos, carried out a major military operation in several areas under the jurisdiction of Badhadhe district in the southern Lower Juba region,...

International Conference Calls for Education in Dialogue and Non-Violence
(MENAFN- HWPL) Paris, June 12, 2025 – In a global context marked by social tensions, armed conflicts, and identity fractures, the voice of education has risen, strong and resolute, in support of peace. An international online conference was...

Bar Association condemns Gumbo-Sherikat gang rape, pledges legal aid
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 2 hours ago Logo of Bar Association of South Sudan - courtesy The South Sudan Bar Association has condemned the gang rape of Gumbo Shirikat girl, captured in a disturbing video on social media, and pledged legal...

Opinion| The only politician who speaks the truth in this country: A chronicle of betrayal in the Twic–Ngok conflict
BY MORRIS KUOL YOLL In a nation where silence is rewarded and truth is buried beneath layers of official statements and political maneuvering, General Aleu Ayieny stands alone as a voice of candor and defiance. While others wrap the Twic–Ngok...

Full UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' list - 31 countries tourists should avoid
Ben Test Hurst-BM and Ben Hurst 16:33, 19 Jul 2025Updated 17:16, 19 Jul 2025 Travellers are frequently cautioned about the dangers of travelling to particular destinations worldwide, with guidance on maintaining personal safety. However, just 31...

Gangsterism in Juba: Sherikaat rape case is a menace to young girls and a failing system
Authors: Lasuba Memo | James Atem Kuir | Published: 4 hours ago GBV is a vice that must be stopped - courtesy The rise of gangsterism in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, and other parts of the country is taking a severe toll on young girls, a...

Nearly 12 million Refugees Losing Access to UNHCR Assistance
A report published on Friday revealed that following major cuts to humanitarian budgets, up to 11.6 million refugees and asylum seekers risk losing access this year to direct humanitarian assistance from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The figure...

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and scientists killed in war with Israel
Author: BBC | Published: 31 minutes ago Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict|Courtesy A state funeral has been held in Iran for about 60 people, including military commanders and nuclear scientists, who were...

Poll shows low public trust in government, peace procecess
Author: Madrama James | Published: 2 hours ago South Sudanese refugees look on as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees visits the Nyumanzi transit centre in Adjumani, north of the capital Kampala, on Aug. 29, 2016. Photo credit: Isaac...

Over 100 cases of abortion recorded in Juba’s IDP camp, say local leaders
By Chuol Chanyong At least 143 cases of abortion have been recorded in Juba’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp 3, says a human rights coordinator, revealing that fetuses are often disposed off in the waste or pit latrines. Speaking to The...

Tramadol, morphine highly abused in Juba – pharmacists
Author: Madrama James | Published: 8 hours ago TRAMADOL, a painkiller medication is considered one of the most abused drugs in Juba. - courtesy Health experts have warned of a growing misuse of drugs, particularly tramadol and morphine among young...

Military now controls war coverage as Israel tightens grip on press freedom
Israel imposes strict military censorship, requiring all media to submit reports on strike locations for approval before publication. Critics condemn the move as an attempt to conceal war crimes and suppress independent journalism. Violators face...

Insecurity, land grabbing dominate community discussion with CES governor
By Yiep Joseph Rabi Mujung Emmanuel’s appointment as Central Equatoria State’s governor has been met with a welcoming reception but also calls to address escalating insecurity and rampant land grabbing are rising. In a celebratory mood to...

Gender minister condemns gang-rape of Sherikat teen girl
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 14 minutes ago Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare |Courtesy The Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aya Benjamin Warille, has strongly condemned the recent sexual assault of a 16-year-old...

Tramadol, morphine highly abused drugs in Juba – pharmacists
Author: Madrama James | Published: 6 hours ago Photo|Courtesy Health experts have warned of a growing misuse of drugs, particularly tramadol and morphine, among young people in Juba, and said that the trend could lead to social problems if left...

After four years, WES cabinet approves fiscal budget
Author: Jackson Gaaniko | Published: 16 hours ago WES Cabinet Ministers pose for a photo after approving the budget| By Jakcson Gaaniko The government of Western Equatoria State has approved a 31.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds for the 2024–2025...

Kuol proposes 50/50 gender split in governance for country’s stability
Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 9 hours ago Kuol Manyang Juuk, senior presidential advisor and NTC chair. [Photo PPU] JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk, has suggested that every political...

AMDISS to Govt: Treat journalists as partners, not enemies
Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 16 hours ago Chris Marol, Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Board of the Association for Media Development in South Sudan, and Chief Executive of the Radio Community, during a talk show on Eye Radio on July...

WES Deputy Police Chief Maj. Gen. Aboud Komoyangi dies in Juba
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 9 hours ago Late Major General Aboud Komoyangi, former the Deputy Police Commissioner of Western Equatoria State - Courtesy JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Deputy Police Commissioner of Western Equatoria...