BENTIU – Unity State’s legendary comedian Tuol Nyakang, whose real name is John Gatpan Chuol, died in Koch County on Wednesday morning, October 29, after being swarmed and stung by …
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South Sudan army chief designates Bor armed youths as rebel movement
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) designated Bor-based Red Belt group a rebel movement and directed armed forces to treat it as …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
Sudan denies deportation crackdown against South Sudanese
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Sudanese Embassy in Juba denied reports that Khartoum has been conducting a deportation campaign against South Sudanese nationals, clarifying that recent security and administrative measures have been …
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Court hearing against 8 SPLM-IO officials adjourned to October 31
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Special Court hearing the case against eight SPLM/A-IO officials has adjourned the trial to Friday, October 31, following a lengthy cross-examination of the lead investigator by defense …
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Paul Biya wins re-election
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessYAOUNDE – 92-year-old Cameroonian president Paul Bida, the world’s oldest head of state, was declared the country’s presidential election with 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced on Monday …
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HumanitarianNewsSudan
RSF captures Sudan army base in El-Fasher after months of deadly fighting
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessEL-FASHER – The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they’ve seized the army headquarters in the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, following months of blockade and deadly fighting. …
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Army unit, security escort of Michael Makuei’s Jonglei-bound convoy trade fire at Mapaw checkpoint
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Three people were reportedly killed and several others injured on Sunday morning when protection officers on a convoy of information minister Michael Makuei bound for Jonglei State clashed …
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67% of South Sudanese children engaged in worst form of child labour: report
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Around 67 of South Sudanese children aged between 5 and 17 years are engaged in the worst form of child labour, with rates soaring to as high as 90% …
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Gen. Lul claims 11,000 SPLA-IO troops defect to SSPDF in Nyirol County.
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBILPAM – South Sudan army spokesperson claimed on Saturday that 11,000 SPLA-IO soldiers have switched allegiance to the SSPDF in Nyirol County, Jonglei State. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said …
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JUBA — President Salva Kiir on Saturday traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, his office said. …
