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• Newborn babies with defects on the rise in Ruweng – Lawmaker
  The rate of newborn babies with defects is on the rise in Ruweng State, an MP representing the state at the Council of States has said. Last month, a baby was born without a limb. Hon. Mary Ayen said the baby is currently being observed by doctors in a hospital in Kenya. The lawmaker added that […]
• Kiir reverses decision to close down some embassies
  President Salva Kiir has abandoned his earlier decision to close down foreign missions in some European countries, the government spokesperson has said. Two months ago, the ministry of foreign affairs said plans were underway to close South Sudan’s embassies in France, Norway, Ghana, Kuwait, and Italy, blaming the economic crisis for it. The spokesperson of […]
• Family of the victim of police brutality in Yambio seeking justice
  A family in Gbudue is seeking justice after a group of policemen beats to death their beloved one over an allegation of witchcraft. Late Angelo Bakoyogo, aged 35, was arrested by police on Wednesday last week after the community accused him of killing people using magical powers. According to a relative, the late was taken […]
• Ministry of health conducts Ebola outbreak preparedness exercise
  The ministry of health has conducted simulation exercise on the outbreak of Ebola on Wednesday in Juba, Nimule, and Yei, said a statement by the World Health Organization. The simulation exercise was part of the country’s preparedness efforts to prevent, as well as to manage any possible suspected cases of Ebola in the country. South Sudan […]
• Ukel freed without charges
  The veteran politician and signatory to the new peace accord, Joseph Ukel Ubang, has been released a day after he was arrested by the national security service in Wau State. Joseph Ukel, who represents the United Sudan African Party or USAP in the new peace agreement, was detained on Wednesday and flown to Juba yesterday […]