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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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South Sudan Lawyer: South Sudan Can Only Be A Great Nation With The Rule Of Law And Implementing The Rule Of Law

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A South Sudan lawyer admits that South Sudan will only be considered a great nation if they implement the rule of law.   See also  South Sudan Lawyer Condemns President Kiir On The Ban Of South Sudan National Anthem Machar Manyiel through Good News Radio appeals to citizens of Rumbek and South Sudan at large to obey the rule of law to make the country capable to provide equal justice to all.   The lawyer known as Machar Manyiel is appealing to South Sudan Citizens to obey the rule of law give South Sudan Government a chance to provide justice in the new nation.   Machar Manyiel also admits that South Sudan can truly achieve peace when the citizens finally realized the importance of the rule of law in the country.   The lawyer also said that the citizens should combat corruption in the country and he urges the anti corruption commission must make some reforms to combat the vice.  See corruption related articles  Wau State Health Minister Impeached Over Corru
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SPLM-IO: Lack Of Food And Essential Items May Delay Assembly Of -IO Forces At Cantonment Sites

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The Deputy Spokesperson of the SPLA-IO says a lack of food and essential items may delay the assembly of opposition forces at cantonment sites beyond the July 31st deadline.  Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel says the SPLA-IO has been working to meet tomorrow’s deadline but are finding it increasingly difficult without the basic services.  The Joint Transitional Security Committee instructed government and opposition forces to assemble at their barracks and cantonment sites by July 31st. Col Gabriel says the process will be fast-tracked when expected consignments of food are delivered in the coming days.  More to follow shortly....
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South Sudan President Salva Kiir To Meet SPLM-IO Leader Dr. Riek Machar In Addis Ababa

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South Sudan President Office confirmed that President Salva Kiir will meet SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar next week in order to push the current peace process.   Ateny Wek Ateny the President's Spokesman said that the two leaders will meet one on one to sort out the critical pending tasks in the peace process.   The Spokesman also said that the meeting will be facilitated by the IGAD “The initiative came from the mediators so that the transitional government is formed in November.”  Dr. Riek Machar SPLM-IO Team is yet to comment nor Intergovernmental Authority on Development on this progress by South Sudan government.   More to come shortly...  
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South Sudan Lawyer: If President Kiir Bans South Sudan National Anthem Let Him Ban South Sudan Flag Too

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One of the South Sudanese lawyers said that President Salva Kiir should also ban The South Sudanese flag which can be seen everywhere in the country.   The anonymous lawyer also responded to South Sudan Information Minister remarks in which Hon. Makuei said only embassies and schools will the national anthem be allowed.   In his own words the anonymous lawyer said that  “If he [President Kiir] wants to ban the national anthem from being sung in his absence, let him ban all the flags from wherever they are. That means we won’t have flags in offices, in schools and the small flags people buy in streets during independence.”   The lawyer also added that  “Just like you here, “national anthem” is for the nation, which means each of everybody in that nation owns it. So it’s for everybody. It’s not personal. To me, he’s personalizing the anthem. We have grown in different countries and we see national anthem is sang by everyone in Schools, meetings. So by not singing it in h
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Western Lakes State Governor Sacked The State Information Minster

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The Newly appointment Western Lakes State Governor sacked the information Minister Hon. Majak Isaac Ror.   Governor Mahmud Solomon Deer gave no reason for the dismissal of the Information Minister and did not even replace the minister.     Hon. Mahmud Solomon Deer also did some reshuffling in his cabinet by appointing the former Youth and Sports as the new Deputy governor of Western Lakes State.  He also replaced the Youth and Sports Minister by appointing Zachariah Ater as the new Youth and Sports Minister.     More to come shortly.... 
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Bank Of South Sudan: Introduces Whistle Blowing Policy For Transparency And Accountability

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South Sudan Bank decided to introduce a Whistle Blowing Policy for accountability and transparency in the country.  Dier Tong Ngor Chairman of the bank and also the Governor of the Bank said that the whistle blowing policy will act on ethical behavior and commitment of its staff.     “We think it will bring even more improvement because we will give our employees the right to report malpractices. We are now giving employees protection that they can report issues like that so that they are addressed. So if one of the employees report that a wrong doing is committed by certain staff, then we will apply the rules that we have here. It can even go beyond our rules. If somebody is committing a crime, then you will go beyond the bank. It can go to the court. So that is the impact of our policy. So we want to be more transparent as a Bank because we have to be transparent and accountable.” South Sudan Bank Governor also assured to improve on the welfare of its staffs.   “
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South Sudan Council Of Ministers Asked South Sudanese To Respect President Kiir Oder Which Bans Singing The National Anthem In His Absence.

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The public is asked to observe a Presidential order banning the singing of the national anthem in the absence of the President. The council of ministers in its regular sitting on Friday resolved that the anthem is only meant for functions attended by the President “This should be strictly observed because it is not meant for everybody,” government spokesperson Michael Makuei told journalists after the meeting in Juba on Friday.  Makuei said there was a tendency for the national song to be ‘misused’ and sang at functions presided over by ministers, undersecretaries and governors. The cabinet meeting also endorsed a Presidential directive banning the military from engaging in politics. Government spokesperson Makuei says all commanders in their respective forces should not speak at public rallies. “They have the choice to either to leave the uniform and go to the public and be a politician and be free to talk in public rallies, or else be a disciplined soldier,” Makuei clar
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Tonj State: Seventeen (17) Year Old Boy Raped A Nine (9) Year Old Girl

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A nine (9) year old girl was raped by a seventeen (17) year old boy in Manyangok-Ngok as Tonj State Police Investigator confirms the incident.   Investigator Deng Mabior said that he was informed of the incident by the police officers from Manyangok police station.   The boy is still under police custody and he is undergoing investigation after the investigation he will be taken to the court.    The alleged boy has accepted the incident but insisted that it was an agreement between the two of them. The investigator is asking for the parent of the girl to be patient as the police conducts thorough investigation.   More to follow shortly...     Don Bosco Radio could not reach parents of both children for comments.
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Bank Of South Sudan: South Sudan Pounds Is Showing Sign Of Economic Recovery

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The Bank of South Sudan is reporting signs of economic recovery since the signing of the revitalized peace agreement and launch of various infrastructure projects. Addressing journalists in Juba, bank governor and chairman of Board of Directors, Dier Tong Ngor said an upcoming power project and the launch of the fibre optic network have contributed to the recovery. Dier Tong Ngor says the bank projects Gross Domestic Products or GDP to increase from previous negative digits to 5% by the end of 2019. The Bank of South Sudan concluded a 3-day Board of Directors meeting today in Juba. South Sudanese Pound was officially introduced before secession on 9th Joly 2011 and it is the official currency of South Sudan.  More to follow shortly...
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UN and UNCT Members Gives South Sudan Government 650 Million Dollars For 2019 Priorities

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South Sudan Humanitarian Coordinator said that South Sudan Government was awarded 650 Million Dollars.  Humanitarian Coordinator Mr. Alain Noudohou reiterate that the money is to help improve security, recover local economies and strengthen governance.   “The cooperation agreement covers on governance, social services, health and education, livelihood and also on women activities”, he adds.   South Sudan National finance minister said that  “Most important thing is peace to be sustainable to help UN agenesis to cover other areas and have freedom of movement because other areas are under guns which we hope to be put in the stores.”   More to follow shortly....   
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New Jonglei State Governor Forms His Government

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Governor Makeer Thiong yesterday issued gubernatorial decrees forming a new government. He made the following new appointments. 1 . Deputy Governor — Diing Akol Diing 2. Advisor on Special Affairs — Dr Agot Alier Leek 3. Advisor on Social Welfare — Lith Aluong Kang 4. State Minister of Education — Abel Manyok Ajak 5. State Minister for Labor and Public Service — Dut Achuek Lual 6. State Minister for Social Welfare — Rachael Amuor Paach 7. State Minister for Health — Kuai Deng Kuai 8. State Minister for Agriculture — Dut Kuch 9. State Minister for Youth and Sport — Deng Alier Mading 10. State Minister for Local Government — Elijah Maduk Yuang Former officials who retained their portfolios are: (a) State Minister of Finance — Ajok Jacob Kuot (b) State Minister for Information — Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk (c) Advisor for Political Affairs — Deng Ajang Duot (d) Advisor for Peace — Isaac Mamer Ruuk (e) Advisor for Youth Affairs — Akech Dengdït #Credit #N
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Wau State Legislative Assembly Summoned State Public Service Minister For Questioning

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Wau State MPs felt disrespected by the State Minister of public service and have opted to summoned him for questioning.   Wau State MPs said that the State Public Service Minister invited the impeached State Health Minister as a VIP during one of the State occasions.   Viola Umeli Wau State acting speaker said that some protocols were not considered during the celebration. Hon. James refused to comment on the allegation, James is the public service state minister. More to follow shortly.... 
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South Sudan Catholic Church Denounces Sexual Gender Base Violence.

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South Sudan Catholic Church finally decided to distance themselves with all form of human rights abuse and also the common Gender Based Violence in South Sudan (SGBV) and the Catholic Church said that Gender Based Violence is wrong. South Sudan Catholic Churches said that South Sudan Should accept that Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) exists in South Sudan and it is our duty as South Sudanese to combat it in all aspects of live since it has caused countless crisis in South Sudan.  The Catholic Leaders attended a training that was conducted by the UISG or the Justice and Peace International Union Of Superior General In south Sudan. The Catholic Faith group attended the training for five days.  At the end of the training the Catholic Church gave their recommendations: 1.       Sexual Gender Based Violence should and must be taught in all Catholic schools in South Sudan and must be in the curriculum. 2.       All Catholic Children must be taught and train
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