DUBAI – South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay was arrested earlier at his house this week by security agents of the United States Emirates (UAE), under unclear circumstances. Mr. …
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JusticeNews
Court adjourns Nasir incident trial to Friday, despite defense objection
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Special Court presiding over the case against eight SPLM/A-IO officials charged over the Nasir incident has adjourned the trial to Friday, October 3, following the prosecution requested …
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EconomyNews
Kiir holds economic crisis meeting with focus on IMF, World Bank bailout
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – President Salva Kiir held a consultative meeting with the heads of economic institutions including his deputy Benjamin Bol Mel, finance minister Athian Diing Athian and Bank of South …
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EconomyNews
South Sudan appeals for private sector investment as it launches AgroFood Expo and Business Forum 2026
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The South Sudan government has appealed for private sector investment in the agricultural sector, as it launched the Agro-Food and Business Forum 2026, on Tuesday. The expo is …
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HumanitarianNewsPeacebuilding
CES governor urges community-centered solution to farmers-herders conflicts
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Central Equatoria Rabi Mujung has called for an inclusive community-centered solution to pastoralists-farmers conflicts in the state, has he launched a two-day High-Level Conference on cattle migration Mujung …
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FeaturedHumanitarianNews
Who are Red Belt, the new crime gang rattling Jonglei State?
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR – From the attack on traders to several ambushes and terrorizing community gatherings, a well equipped vigilante group dubbed the Red Belt is grabbing headlines in Jonglei State capital …
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BENTIU – Unity State government inaugurated a mobile court and deployed two permanent judges in Bentiu on Monday, September 29, to try backlog of criminal cases. The court launch was …
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EducationNews
Unity State’s suspension of teachers over protest violates right to free expression: Watchdog
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR – Civil society group Intrepid South Sudan has condemned the suspension of 24 head teachers from primary and secondary schools at Bentiu IDPs camp in Unity State, following a …
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JusticeNewsPolitics
Trial of eight SPLM/A-IO officials adjourned to 1st October
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Special Court hearing the case against SPLM/A-IO officials has adjourned the trial to Wednesday, 1st October, upon the prosecution’s request. This comes after presiding judge James Alala …
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JusticeNews
Court kicks out two defense lawyers, maintains private lawyers in prosecution
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Special Court hearing legal proceedings against eight SPLM/A-IO officials has kicked out two members of the defense team citing lack of valid licenses, while maintaining private lawyers …
