JUBA — The sixth prosecution witness on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of Dr. Riek Machar and seven other SPLM/A-IO officials, recounting his experience during the March violence in …
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NBGs governor Madut pardons 80 inmates from Aweil prison
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessAWEIL — Northern Bahr el Ghazal governor Gen. Charles Madut Akol on Thursday pardoned 80 inmates jailed at the state prison for minor offenses, and made an inspection visit to …
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Kiir urges peace, unity in New Year message
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — President Salva Kiir has called on South Sudanese to embrace peace, unity and non-violence as the country embraces the New Year amid political uncertainty and rising violence. Speaking …
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SPLA-IO claims capture of Yuai and Nadapal amid worsening violence in parts of South Sudan
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessYUAI, UROR COUNTY — The Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) claimed on Friday it captured Yuai town in Uror County, Jonglei State, and Nadapal in Eastern Equatoria State, amid …
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MSF evacuates key staff from Lankien after airstrikes
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessLANKIEN/JUBA — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has evacuated key staff from its healthcare facility in Lankien town, Nyirol County, Jonglei State, following airstrikes that struck areas close to the hospital, …
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US judge blocks deportation threat for South Sudanese, extends temporary protection
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessWASHINGTON, DC — United States federal judge has stopped the administration of President Donald Trump from ending temporary protection from deportation for South Sudanese citizens living in the US. US …
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Eye Radio’s veteran show host, Emmanuel Joseph Akile, passes on
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Veteran South Sudanese journalist and host of Eye Radio’s flagship Dawn program, Emmanuel Joseph Akile, passed away on 30th December following a brief illness, the broadcaster has confirmed. …
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Activist condemns airstrike that killed nearly 30 civilians in Jonglei State
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR — A South Sudanese civil society activist has strongly condemned an alleged aerial bombardment by the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) that reportedly killed at least 26 civilians …
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SSPDF retakes Riang Payam from SPLA-IO – says Nyirol commissioner
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNYIROL/UROR – The Government-appointed Commissioner of Nyirol County in Jonglei State has confirmed that Riang Payam is now under the full control of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), …
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Beyoncé becomes a billionaire, Forbes reports
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessUS hip-hop superstar Beyoncé has officially joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, according to a new report from Forbes, becoming the fifth musician in history to achieve the milestone. …
