JUBA – 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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After declaring it dead, Juba now mulls resumption of Tumaini Peace Initiative
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – South Sudan’s Vice President Josephine Lagu has told the UN General Assembly the government considers resumption of Tumaini Peace Initiative with holdout groups, just a month after …
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BOR – The Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan has raised concerns about “steady rise” in criminal activities in Bor town and the entire Jonglei State. This followed a series …
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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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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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Over 400 Nimule gangs renounce violence, hand over weapons to police
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNIMULE – Over 400 members of unruly gangs in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria State have public committed to non-violence and laid down their weapons before the town’s municipal council, on Tuesday. …
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Ethiopia ready to release 27 South Sudanese youths caught stealing cows
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessTORIT – The office of Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong has confirmed that Ethiopia will soon release 22 youths who were arrested in December over alleged crossborder cattle theft. The …
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15 peace ambassadors appointed in Bor County to resolve local conflicts
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR – A grassroots conflict resolution forum in Jonglei State has appointed 15 peace ambassadors to strengthen peacebuilding efforts and promote nonviolence across Bor County. The dialogue facilitated by INTREPID …