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Nineteen '19' year old woman committed suicide in Lakes State, Rumbek East County

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  The local police of Lakes State confirmed that a 19 year old woman committed suicide in the County of Rumbek East in the village of Meen-Wal and the police withheld the deceased name for unknown reason.  This is not the first time for the young girls to commit suicide in the State, the first case was reported to the authorities  two days ago after a young girl committed suicide in Wulu County.  While speaking to the Media, Police Spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makwach said that, the police are conducting thorough investigation on why there is a rampant rise of suicide amongst girls in Lakes State.  “We have recorded several cases of suicide with the most recent being a 19-year-old girl who committed a suicide in Meen-wal village in Rumbek East County and the investigation is still ongoing to identify the cause of the suicide because the cases are rising. Last week alone, two suicide cases were reported,” Maj. Mabor said.  Lakes State Police Spokesperson further said that, they have b
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Members Of Parliament Keen To See The National Dialogue End Positively

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The Chairperson Of The Information Committee In the Parliament, says The Members of the Legislative Assembly are keen to see the National Dialogue end positively.   Mr. Paul Bonju reiterated that it will be an insult to all South Sudanese if the National Dialogue do not end positively and that all the MPs are hoping for a more positive outcome.   He calls on the executive not to see journalists as soldiers and their cameras and recorders as guns.   Yoane points out that journalists and many South Sudanese are traumatized because their freedom of expression is abused.   UNDP Country Director, Kamil Kamal Aldin says the National Dialogue should be used for making peaceful society.   Freedom of expression should not be restricted to a specific sector, but be for all stakeholders, he notes.   The official were addressing high level forum on freedom of expression on Thursday in Juba.   The forum was under the theme: “Fostering freedom of expression
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A lady Use His Throat To Tattoo The Picture Of Boyfriend

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A lady photo is now viral after it emerges that she tattooed herself with  big picture of her boy friend appearing on the throat. The Big question that we are all asking ourselves is why did she do it? Is it stupidity, love or madness. Our Active readers what is your take of it?
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Post For A Qualified Consultant for Protection Programme

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Oxfam GB is an international non-governmental organization with a mission of working with others to alleviate poverty and injustice. Oxfam GB has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on Saving Lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy. Oxfam currently operates via eleven area offices in nine former states (Upper Nile, Unity, Jonglei, Lakes, Eastern Equatoria, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr-el Ghazal, and Northern Bahr el Gazal. Oxfam South Sudan Programme is looking for a qualified Consultant for Protection Programme. The Role The consultant will be expected to lead on the development of the research tools and methodology, and to manage the overall research project.  This will include: ·          Literature rev
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Rebels In Wau Released Three Humanitarian Workers

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Three humanitarian workers detained for more than five months have been released by the Rebels group in Wau   Yohannah Philip Augustino, Coordinator for Unity Cultural and Development Centre explains that Angelo Bencensio, Anthony Jabakan and Natale Arkangelo were released late last week.   The opposition group arrested the three aid workers in July last year when they were on assessment of food security among IDPs in Baggari area, he notes.   Philip confirms that three men are now with their families in Wau and they will resume their work soon.   The coordinator tells public that they will resume work after getting an assurance from Wau State authorities and security that they are free to move.   Philip expresses the gratitude for the efforts made by the Red Cross, the Opposition group and the government to have humanitarian aid workers freed.   “This is a good effort towards peace and development”, he stresses. More News to follow...........
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South Sudanese Crooks in Australia to Face Deportation

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URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL SOUTH SUDANESE IN AUSTRALIA Currently, the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection is in the process to adopt new tough Immigration laws (DEPORTATION) which will affect all YOUNG AFRICANS whom the Prime Minister and Police Department termed them as “criminals, thugs and street gangs in Australia”. Consequences: 1. Rebuke their citizenships because they failed to be good citizens. 2. Terminate or cancel their permanent or temporary residencies/visas. 3. Australian government sees deportation as the only option because they don’t want to waste billion of dollars from taxpayers. 4. If such laws are passed, it will affect young people including graduates to get jobs in Australia. 5. It will also affect young people to get their citizenships. NEW POLICY FOR OFFSHORE VISAS 1. Deny visas to parents (who have teenagers) who want to come to Australia. 2. Deny visas to teenagers who want to reunite with their parents/relatives in Australia. In
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SPLM/IO Namurnyang Governor Abducted In Kakuma Refugee Camp

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Press Release 31/12/2017 GOVERNMENT ABDUCTED SPLM/A IO GOVERNOR MARKO LOKIDOR Late evening of 29/12/2017, the Kenyan Security kidnaped and abducted SPLM/A IO Governor for Kapoeta State; Marko Lokidor Lochapio from Kakuma Refugee camp under the watchful eyes of the UNHCR. Governor Lokidor was driven to Lokichogio that same night and yesterday 30/12/2017 in the morning hours, he was taken to Nadapal where he was handed over to South Sudan security personnel. This plan was orchestrated by the Governor of Namurunyang State; Luis Lobong Lojore as he wants to eliminate any possible competition. This is not the first time Lobong Lojore orchestrated and funded abduction of SPLM/A IO officials. In August/2015 Lobong used the Juba Military Intelligence Unit headed by now  Cap. Joseph Ochora in collaboration with some Ugandan security personnel to abduct six (6) SPLA IO officials from Moroto and were taken to Juba. They were tortured and five were killed and drowned into the Nile; however, by
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News Hour

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The Minister of Interior has warned against random shooting during the Christmas season, saying punitive measures will be taken against those who will violate the order. The first order of business of the East African Legislative Assembly was adjourned yesterday after Tanzania and Burundi walked out over the election of a speaker. Wau state government has deployed security personnel around public places such as markets, and churches ahead of the festive season. More to follow......
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MSF Job Advert: Protocol Office Assistant

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MSF france logo                                     MSF-FRANCE JOB ADVERTISEMENT  Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international medical and humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 60 Countries. MSF has been present in South Sudan for 35 years, since 1983. MSF–France is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the following position: PROTOCOL OFFICE ASSISTANT, based in Juba POST DESCRIPTION Provide support to the Protocol Office, assisting the Host Country Agreement (HCA) Representative and other staff, facilitating our relationships with local and national authorities, contributing to analysis of new legislation, circulars and guidance from ministries. The post-holder will also respond to the ad hoc needs of MSF sections as a result of changes in government procedures, working with coordinators, government interlocutors and other relevant
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The National Dialogue Team has been invited to come to Kideopo Valley County in Imotong state by the community members of Kidepo valley.  Peter Lokeng Lotone says youth, women and elders in his county are working hard to maintain peaceful coexistence. The Commissioner calls for cooperation from the neighboring counties of Imotong and Kapoeta States. The commissioner calls for external help to enable the neighbouring counties of Kimotong, Budi and Kidepo live in peace. Commissioner Lokeng was speaking in Chahari, headquarters of Kidepo Valley County during UNMISS patrol to the area. More to follow...........
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Job: Project Monitors Jubek State

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Job Title: Project Food Monitors Reports to: Project Officer (GFD)  Duty Station: Mangala County Jubek State  Action Africa Help International (AAH-I-I), an international non-profit making agency that implements humanitarian relief, recovery and development projects in Africa, seeks to qualified candidate for the position of Project Food Monitors (General Food Distribution) for its program in South Sudan. Under the overall leadership of the Project Officer (General Food Distribution) Job Summary: The Food Monitor is responsible for the day to day community mobilization activities for general food distribution Summary of Duties & Responsibilities · Arrange for project entry meetings in the project area.   · Organize and conduct mobilization meetings for creating awareness about the project.   · Mobilize community members to attend planning meetings, stakeholder workshop, monitoring exercises and evaluation meetings. · Facilitate the formation of Project
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Job Advert: Project Engineer.

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Project Engineer. SunGate Solar Solutions, with headquarters in Wau and operating in Juba as well as other cities in South Sudan, is looking for a skilled, accountable, and motivated  Project Engineer  to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines involved in our projects. This position will be responsible for the development, execution, and operation of solar power systems including Microgrids. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. JOB SUMMARY: Development, execution, and operation of solar PV systems of varying sizes Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management and project partners Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning perso
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Junub Sudan Passport printing machine is up and running

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The Cabinet Secretary of Interior has reported to the cabinet that the machines for printing passports restarted working. Michael Makuei Lueth after extraordinary meeting of Council of Ministers on Wednesday advises people to go and renew their documents normally. He also warn the drivers of tainted cars to stop driving it on the roads and and who ever violates it will face the law. Mr. Makuei further reiterated that the security measure is on place as a preparation for Christmas festivals and new year's festivals. More to follow...
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Vacancy: M&E OFFICER

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M & E Officer Job Title:                                                             M & E Officer Line Manager:                                                   Project Manager - BRACE II PROJECT People Management:                                        None Duty Station:                                                     Aweil, NBEG State, South Sudan Closing date:                                                     December 28 th , 2017 Background SAADO – Smile Again Africa Development Organization is a national non- profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to working with the youth and their communities to reach their full potential.  Founded in 2011, SAADO works across all the states of South Sudan promoting social cohesion and empowering communities to tackle the causes of poverty and injustices.  We provide humanitarian assistance to families affected by disaster & conflict while partnering with c
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