JUBA – Medical aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has extended the suspension of operational activities in Yei River and Morobo counties, until end of October 2025, after what it …
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Activist welcomes Jonglei govt’s decision to mediate longstanding Hol-Ayual conflicts
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR – The director of civil society group Intrepid South Sudan, has commended Jonglei government’s decision to mitigate a two-year deadly conflict between Hol community of Duk County and Ayual …
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FACT-CHECK: Widely circulated photo of jailed soldier is old, not of Machar’s bodyguard
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Social media is reacting to the SPLA-IO’s disclosure of an alleged death in custody of a former protection officer of Dr. Riek Machar, who was detained at Giada …
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JUBA – An officer who was a member of the protection unit for suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, passed away at Giada military barrack on Thursday, SPLA-IO spokesperson …
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Government, partners launch Kong-Koch peace project in Cueibet and Rumbek North
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessRUMBEK—The Lakes State government and humanitarian partners have launched a three-year peace and resilience project known as Kong-Koch in Rumbek North and Cueibet County. The project is supported by United …
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U.S. rapper Cardi B expecting fourth child
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – U.S. rap star Cardi B shared the exciting news that she’s expecting a baby with new boyfriend Stefon Diggs, during an interview with CBS news, on Wednesday …
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75% of South Sudan’s non-oil revenue collections remitted to private Crawford firm since 2019 – UN report
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – South Sudan government has been receiving only 25 percent of non-oil revenue collections since 2019, while a massive 75 percent share is remitted to private firm Crawford as …
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Around 50 Sudanese migrants die after boat catches fire off Libya port
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessTOBRUK, LIBYA – At least 50 people perished after a vessel attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe with 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire near the Libyan coast on …
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42 million people in IGAD countries, including South Sudan, face acute hunger in 2025
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNAIROBI – 42 million people will face severe hunger this year across six IGAD member states including South Sudan, according to the IGAD regional focus of the 2025 Global Report …
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Increased rainfall expected in most parts of South Sudan coming week – IGAD climate center
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNAIROBI – The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC) said more than usual rainfall is expected in most parts of South Sudan where devastating floods have already impacted hundreds …
