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• Coronavirus: WHO advises public to wear masks
  The World Health Organization has advised the general public to wear face masks when unable to distance to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The global health body said new information showed masks could provide a barrier for potentially infectious droplets. “In light of evolving evidence, WHO advises that governments should encourage the general public […]
• Machar, Angelina test negative for COVID-19
  South Sudan’s First Vice President and his wife have tested negative for the novel coronavirus as they remain in isolation.   Dr. Riek Machar and Angelina Teny, who is also the country’s Minister for Defense and Veterans Affairs revealed on May 18 that they had tested positive for Covid-19. They then went into isolation at […]
• Police arrest 20 suspects, including 6 soldiers over the death of civilians
  Twenty people including six SSPDF soldiers have been arrested in connection with the killing of civilians at the Sherikat area in Juba two days ago, the minister of interior has said. Addressing members of the press this morning in Juba, Paul Mayom says police have apprehended a total of seven suspects alleged to have participated […]
• Interview with Justice Ajonye on rights of the older persons during Covid-19
  Around the globe, most people dying from Covid-19 are old. Since South Sudan confirmed its first case of Covid-19 on April 5 this year, there is little or no special attention that has been accorded to the elderly or old person. According to the transitional constitution of the Republic of South Sudan 2011, as amended, […]
• South Sudan’s wildlife in jeopardy -WCS
  The Wildlife Conservation Society is calling on South Sudanese authorities to protect wildlife in the country. Albert Schenk, the Chief of Party and Country Director of Wildlife Conservation Society in South Sudan urges the public to also play their part by not engaging in poaching, selling or buying of bushmeat as well as deforestation. In […]