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Three (3) Business Men Killed Along South Sudan and Central African Republic Boarder

- February 16, 2019

South Sudanese businessmen have been ambushed along the Central Africa Republic boarder and were shot dead but a group of pastoralist who operates along the South Sudan – Central Africa Republic boarder point. The businessmen were from Tombura State and the Tombura State Minister of Information Mr. Anikumbo Mathew Emme said that the alleged business men from Tombura State were transporting their goods from Tombura State to Central Africa Republic. The State Minister of Information is calling upon the Citizens/ Netizens of Tombura State to be very vigilant. He also urges the South Sudanese community to stop being idle but rather embark in business that can help them develop the Nation. He singled out Agriculture to be very good and prosperous business that South Sudanese should embark on. Tombura State commonly known as Tumbura was part of the Gbudwe State and it was by then a County before being turned into a State by the decree of His Excellency President Salva Kiir

A South Sudanese Woman In Kalobeyei Refugee Camp stabbed her husband Multiple times to death.

- February 16, 2019

A South Sudanese Woman from Kalobeyei settlement area allegedly stabbed her husband multiple times to death with a kitchen knife. The woman and the husband recently moved to Kalobeyei Settlement area from Kalobeyei due to the harsh conditions associated with Kakuma Refugee camp. According to the relatives and the neighbours, they said that the husband of the woman is working as a gardener in Kakuma. His work is mainly to maintain the UNHCR compound clean and clear any litter or grass that might be growing in the UNHCR compound. It was not immediately established the reasons why the woman opted to stab the husband multiple times to death. But after further investigation, the Niece of the deceased man who goes by nickname Disco said that the two quarrel over food. The deceased was complaining that the food given to him was too little and he wanted the wife to add him more food. The niece who was the eye witness further said that the quarrel resulted in the woman go

Rebel Group In South Sudan Released 3,500 Child Soldiers and Girls

- February 13, 2019

Rebel group in South Sudan commonly known as the South Sudan National Liberation Movement ( SSNLM) confirms today that they have released over 3,500 children they had in their custody since the war broke in South Sudan. The children they had in their custody were trained as soldiers in order to help their movement in fighting the government. 48 or fourty children are girls which they used as their wives and the rest were soldiers to fight for them. The children have been released in Yambio after the SOUTHSUDAN NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENT was convince that this time the government is serious about peace coming to South Sudan and the government was serious. The children were handed to UNICEF UNICEF SOUTH SUDAN by the opposition group. But UNICEF is still asking for 19,000 more children which they believe is in the custody of SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENT to be returned to their respective parents. UNICEF work in various department and the

South Sudan radio stations to host rival political parties for Interviews so as to spread peace messages

- February 13, 2019

Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission ( RJMEC) RJMEC Deputy Chief of Strategy Dr. Thompson Fontaine, is encouraging the different political and warrying parties in South Sudan to take the advantage of the radio program in order to synthesize the people about peace in South Sudan. He further urged the journalist in and outside the country to spread the information of peace to the people rather message of hate. After he confirmed the establishment of peace in various parts of South Sudan and that only view areas are still experiencing conflict. Dr. Thompson did not forget to elaborate more on the importance of radio as a medium of effectively transmitted message to the country. The message is of peace when transmitted through the radio program can easily reach millions of South Sudan. The revitalized peace agreement which was signed in Ethiopia capital city Addis Ababa on September 12 2018 under the support of the IGAD is responsible for oversee

Abyei Ethiopia Military Helicopter Crash: 3 Dead on spot

- February 10, 2019

The Ethiopian military helicopter carrying Ethiopian soldiers crashed in Abyei resulting to death of three peace keepers and scores have sustained injuries. This was one of the report released by UNISFA team working. The Ethiopian Military helicopter was carrying roughly around 25 soldiers and the helicopter was making it’s way back from the war hotbed in Kadugli zone in Sudan. Kadugli is the capital city of South Kordofan state in Sudan. Gebre Adhana Woldezgu the Major general and also the acting head of mission said that they are yet to establish the reasons by behind the crash of the military helicopter and that thorough investigations has been launched. The main reason to why the Ethiopian Military helicopter was coming back from Kadugli is as to the agreement of the UN Mission in Sudan. They are to monitor and verify the redeployment of any armed forces in the hotly contested Abyei Area. Abyei area is an area being contested by both Sudan and South Suda

A mother of five children committed suicide in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

- February 09, 2019

Yesterday Kakuma Refugee Camp came to a stand-still when a mother of five children committed suicide. The woman resides in Kakuma One, Block 12. The deceased woman has given birth to five children. Juba Wire at the Headquarters in Juba decided to send one of its staff who reports cases of incidents happening in Kakuma and Kalobeyei said that the woman decided to end her life after the husband deserted her and escaped to South Sudan for over two years now. Neighbours and family members also added that life became hard for the woman since she had five children to fend for. She had to buy school uniforms for the children and also cloth the children and also food for the children. The ration given in the camp is not enough to cater for them and this are some of the main reason to why she might have opted to end her life prematurely. The OCS “OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE STATION” in Kakuma said that they are still trying to understand why the deceased woman committed suic

South Sudan Council Of Churches Reminds The Warring Parties To Respect Ceasefire

- February 07, 2019

Fr. James Oyet the general secretary of the Southern Sudan Council of Churches said that “The truth is, if you don’t compromise for the love of South Sudan, then it is you.” Fr. James was making this statement in relations to the views of the Southern Sudan Council of Churches. Fr. James Oyet statement came after various reports of ceasefire violation in the Equatoria region at large. The region mostly affected by the violation of the cease fire agreement is the Yei River State and the Amadi States. Eye Radio contacted the Amadi State deputy governor and he confirmed that over the weekend around 15 people have been killed between the SPLA-IO forces loyal to Dr. Riek Machar and the NAS forces loyal to Gen. Thomas Cirilo. Fr. Oyet insisted that the Southern Sudan Council of Churches is appealing to the warring parties to bring peace to the country and also he said that “But remember God will hold you accountable, not before a court, but the justice of God.” The Sout

Witchcraft Activities Banned By Yei Mayor

- February 07, 2019

Mr. Morgan Agil the Mayor of Yei Municipality has today issued a decree which was immediately effective. The decree was that no witchcraft activity will be conducted in the municipality since it is a religious town. He urged that people should instead be focusing on the spiritual nourishment rather than seeking help from the Witch doctors. He believes that the witchcraft are the master of deceits and they normally don’t tell the truth to the people rather than lies. The penalty for practicing witchcraft will be a total of Twenty thousand South Sudanese Pounds 20,000 SSP and if the person is not from the municipality he/she will be deported immediately to his/her own state in order to continue with his/her witchcraft. Witchcraft is believe to possess power that can be harmful to others. Witches sometimes are believed to possess powers that they might not be aware of. People also tend to fear witches because they perform anti-social magic. Witchcraft is very rampa

South Sudan Primary Leaving Examination Top Performer

- February 06, 2019

The top candidate in the 2018 primary leaving examinations has attributed her excellent performance to family and teachers. Meet Lou Buol Mayen who emerged as the top PLE pupil in the recent PLE exams scoring a total of 490 out of 500 marks. The girl who was learning at Marty’s Academy in Jonglei State did the impossible only missing 10 to score a hundred percent. Lou Buol Mayen is 16 years of age. When contacted by the eye radio she said that “It’s not a surprise because I worked hard in my exams, I read a lot and I knew that I would appear on top when results are released.” According to her statement she knew her ability. This can be scaled down to the efforts she placed to her studied and being friends to the book. This is a very encouraging results meaning that the girls have to emulate her as a role model and thrive to perform better. South Sudanese Top performer did not forget to give thanks to her family and also the teachers who worked effortlessly in order

World Health Organization (WHO) Worries As Ebola Virus Spread

- February 06, 2019

World Health Organization (WHO) and the South Sudan National Ministry of Health today did unveil a joint campaign for the Vaccination of the Ebola Virus which is now Viral in Yei River State, they also did the vaccination on the staff working tirelessly on the ground to combat the Ebola plague that is very pandemic. One of the officials from World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Costa Alejandro emphasized that the campaign is very vital since the vaccine has not yet been tasted elsewhere and the vaccination is on the basis of experimental. Dr. Alejandro Costa further said that the vaccine drug had also been experimented in the various parts of the West African countries and also Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and that they hope it will also be successful here in Yei River State South Sudan. The State Minister of Health in Yei River State said that the State has also created sections of Isolation wards in the various Counties in the state. Mr. Mannasse Levi mad that re

Unknown Gunmen Slaughtered A female Pastor In Meridi County.

- January 24, 2019

Maridi County today is under the spotlight not for the good reason but for the wrong reasons. Because of the common South Sudan Issues of unknown gunmen. It is believed that a group of assailants from Maridi County infiltrated the Anglican Church in Sudan. In the process, they killed the only female pastor who has been working in Maridi County for more than 15 years. The reasons for the murder of the female priest is still unknown as Emmanuel Laku who is working with the Criminal Investigation Department has said. Mr Laku further stated that the CID Criminal Investigation Department will speed up the investigation process so that the culprits will be brought the book. He further urged for calm in Maridi County calling for the family of the deceased female pastor to give them little time to finish their investigation. The female pastor is known by the name Seba Nakamis and she was in charge of St. Barnaba Maringido Parish in Maridi State. In the year 2016, the

South Sudan National Mps Paid 1.2 Million Pounds to Preach The Peace Deal

- January 23, 2019

South Sudan National (MP) commonly known as Members of Parliament. Has been called upon by the South Sudan President His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit to go back to their constituency in order to pass the message of peace and the peace to their constituencies. Mr Phillip Ogal, the current deputy chairman of information said that “This is the reality and we must say the truth,” he meant this by saying that the people deserve the know the truth and this means the MPs would take the message far and wide all over South Sudan. In order for the peace deal message to be sent to the constituencies, this requires money and logistics for the MPs. So the MPs each had been awarded 1.2 Million pounds to cater for their logistical issues and deliver the message effectively to the people of South Sudan. The 1.2 Million Pounds are just for the regular Members of Parliament (MP) but in the parliament, we also have the chairperson of the select committee. The Chairman of the select c

South Sudanese are the leading Miraa (KHAT) Chewers in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

- January 21, 2019

Kakuma Refugee Miraa chewers initially are people from the Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya origins but recently South Sudanese Miraa chewers have overtaken both Somalia and Ethiopia to become the number one Miraa Chewers in the camp. According to one of our correspondent who has been in the camp for more than (15) fifteen years he said that “The number started increasing from the year 2010 and now in the year 2019 the number is too high.” By 2 PM that is exactly the time, Miraa (KHAT) is brought to the camp via Lodwar . South Sudanese Children will be seen around 1PM loitering Somalia or Ethiopian Market waiting for Miraa. This has in fact affected their afternoon classes instead of going for the afternoon classes they will be seen waiting for Miraa anxiously. Miraa also known as Khat is a stimulant drug, which can cause loss of appetite and euphoria. Miraa contains Alkaloid and Cathinone. According to the study, it is still unclear if the consumption of Miraa can direct

Major Anomaly Appears At Paloch Oilfield Report Released by Dar-Petroleum

- January 21, 2019

South Sudan National minister of Petroleum today identified an anomaly in Dar petroleum regarding the amount of oil they produced at Paloch oil field on daily basis. Mr Ezekiel found out that the daily oil production does not add up. The Minister said that “ We have more wells than last time [but] since 2016 when I became the minister of Petroleum, every day your report is 130 thousand barrels per day why." The report always shows that the oil production always indicates production of 130,000 barrels per day and the oil field has undergone a series of maintenance and also some of the oil wells have been opened and resumed production of the oil. The Minister was speaking to Eye Radio and also when the representative from Dar-Petroleum was contacted to report or give their part of the story. One staff of Dar-Petroleum spoke on Anonymity he said that. “If we say the gas is giving some problems, yes of course, but it couldn’t be reducing the production from 250 to only 100

National Salvation Front (NAS) Respond to Accusation From SPLMA-IO and SSPDF

- January 20, 2019

"All these accusations that they are making are baseless and do not have any sense. They are in a panic because the revitalized peace agreement they signed is not moving forward. The above statement was uttered by the (NAS) National Salvation Front spokesperson Mr Suba Samuel. The statement was as a response to the allegation aim at (NAS) National Salvation Front by both the SPLMA-IO and the SSPDF claiming that they are responsible for the attacks on civilians in various parts of the Greater Equatoria Region . The (NAS) National Salvation Front Spokesperson further reiterated that SPLMA-IO and SSPDF are planning a major joint offensive against the National Salvation Front ( NAS ) in Greater Equatoria Region. The spokesperson was being interviewed by the eye Radio and he told eye radio that " “They wanted the loopholes to justify that we are the peace spoilers, but the fact is that the agreement has gone wrong and they not putting funds, and they wanted to use so

SPLM-IO Deputy Speaker Said What happened in 2016 will never happen again

- January 19, 2019

Col. Lam Paul Gabriel was speaking to Catholic Radio Network and was assuring the South Sudanese that the incident that happened in 2016 will never happen again cause in 2016 they made a mistake of moving into Juba with heavy gunfire and this time around they will not move into Juba with any gun. He further added that the SPLMA-IO are going to be under the protection of the SSPDF South Sudan People Defence Force. He is fully convinced that the president of South Sudan will protect them after referring to several of the President speech. Finally, he is calling out to the other armed forces in the bushes to come out and embrace peace instead of acting stubborn. The time for peace is now and put our differences aside and come back to develop our country. 2016 violent erupted outside of where Kiir and Riek Machar were meeting in Juba. The fighting then spread in the whole part of the country. Thousands of South Sudanese lost their lives and over 30, 000 South Sudanese fled into

TWO REFUGEES COMMITTED SUICIDE IN KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP DUE TO HUNGER

- January 18, 2019

One male refugee residing in Kakuma 4 has opted to commit suicide rather than die of hunger in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The Refugees food rationing has dropped drastically by a third after the introduction of bamba chakula in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The other victim is a girl who is a minor and a size one. The young girl cannot fend for herself since the food given to the refugee was supposed to take them for (30) Thirty instead of the usual (15) Fifteen days which was very adequate for the refugee. The food rationing in Kakuma Refugee Camp has dropped after WFP World Food Program opted to add a further (15) fifteen days for the consumption of the meagre food rationing they provide in the camp. The reason behind the added (15) Fifteen days is that WFP World Food program is also providing Bamba Chakula which is in term of Mobile money in which the refugees can buy whatever food item they might need to consume rather the one already planned by UNHCR and WFP World Food Program. Th

SPLM-IO and SSPDF team visits YEI River State

- January 18, 2019

Joint forces including the SPLM-IO and SSPDF today decided to visit the people of YEI specifically the people of Morobo Payam in the YEI RIVER COUNTY in accordance with the on-going peace agreement in the country. South Sudan Chief of General Staff Mr Jok says that the joint forces are in accordance with the signed peace agreement and he also urged the people to unite and work for peace. Finally, he orders all the SPLM-IO forces who are currently residing in public schools, health facilities to come out and join hands in order to move the country forward. The years of the brutal civil war in Junub Sudan has resulted to over half a million loss of lives (500,000), according to the finding by London School Of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. According to the report, it was initially believed that over 50,000 people lost their lives but it is far worst that figure. The occasion in YEI RIVER STATE was also attended by the SPLM-IO acting Governor of Yei River State Mr Milton who

Secondary School Girl Escapes Forced Marriage In Rumbek

- January 17, 2019

A form three student from Loreto Girls Secondary School in Rumbek has escaped a force marriage which she had no idea of and had no consent to the so called marriage which was well organized behind her back. Mr. Mangong Luka paid the parents of Athiei a total of (90) Ninety cows. The cows after being received by Athiei parents automatically makes Athiei the wife of Mr. Mangong Luka. Athiei further added that she told her parents to be patient when it comes to marriage since she had only one dream to complete her education first then the issue of the marriage will come later. She further advises her fellow girls and the South Sudanese girls to always seek help from the government when faced with similar issue like the one she just underwent. She believes education is the key. Forced marriage has been an issue in South Sudan, girls are being forced at an earlier age of about 13 for marriage which is very wrong. We should always allow our girls to go to school and then they sh

Police Officer Commit Suicide in Torit State

- January 10, 2019

The people of Hai Ifwanyak today were awoken to a sad morning when the news of one of the police officer was found dead in Hai Ifwanyak. The police Officer also works in the department of operations in Torit State. It is believed that the late Mr. James Omiyang hanged himself at around 7:00 AM. In the morning hours. That was the time exactly the body was found by the relatives in Hai-Ifwanyak area in Torit. The police Major in Torit State, Major Justine who is also the chief inspector of police in Torit state has confirmed that the cause of his death is still unknown and major investigations are underway to determine the cause of his death. This is not the first time police or soldiers committing suicide here in South Sudan. Two months ago an officer also committed suicide in Torit State due to un-reconcilable family differences. This calls for the g overnment and the NGO, s working in the area to try and synthesize the armed forces since they are the one who are

450 people are confirmed to be HIV/AIDs positive in Tonj

- December 10, 2018

HIV/AIDs is on the rise in Tonj after over 400 people have been confirmed to be HIV/AIDs positive, this is the result from all the counties from the state. It is confirmed that the majority of the HIV/AIDs have been identified to be residing in the town part of Tonj and a few hundred from the villages. This statistics gives us a clear picture on the ignoring of the Netizen of Tonj State and the lack of knowledge on the importance of using condoms. According to the director Mr Jok Yor, he said that 421 are residing in the town, and 5 are from the area of Palal and the rest which is twenty-one in number are from the counties of Marial. The director further added that most people from Tonj do not know their HIV/AIDs status and he is urging the majority of the population of Tonj to turn up in numbers for HIV/AIDs testing. South Sudan HIV/AIDs rise is rising at an alarming rate and the citizens should always try to abstain from sex until marriage, use condoms when they c

The Reasons Behind South Sudan Opposition Alliance Turmoil (SSOA)

- December 08, 2018

South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) struggle is associated with the vacant Vice President post that was announced by the president according to Gabriel Changson one of the prominent figures in the (SSOA). In an interview with Voice Of America he said that the group members are accusing him of betrayal since he met with South Sudan first Vice President Taban Deng Gai in Washington United States Of America. Changson and Peter Gatdet is fighting for the leadership position and he has rejected Peter Gatdet leadship claim of SSOA. He defended his point by saying that since Gatdet is under UN sanction so that will not make him to lead the SSOA. According to the signed peace agreement on September 2018. The presidency shall comprise of the first vice president and four vice-president which means SSOA has to present someone who will be ready to take the vacant vice-president post More to follow shortly....

Mabior John Garang Is Critically Sick

- December 07, 2018

The son of late Dr. John Garang is sick and is currrently admitted at an disclosed hospital in Nairobi Kenya. The former South Sudan Minister of Water is currently admitted in ICU due to kidney failure and we still don't know when he will be released from the ICU. The reason of the Kidney failure is as a result of heavy drinking of Alcohol. Mabior Garang is known for his stylish lifestyle and also for heavy drinking. The doctors also added that it might also be as a result of Marijuana too. Earlier this year he was also reported in a critical condition In Dar-es-Salaam due to over does of drugs which resulted in him passing out. His friends and people who knows him called a drug addict bluntly. He became a point of interest when he was appointed as the younger Minister of Water and also his free lifestyle of partying and smoking Marijuana. More to follow shortly....