Government to punish school heads charging illegal fees
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction on Tuesday threatened to punish head teachers of government-aided schools still charging fees...
Crime
Four people killed in fire outbreak in Aweil town
By Hou Akot Hou Four people have been killed in a fire that gutted buildings in the Panameth residential area...
Justice Minister calls for tough criminal justice system
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol has called for strengthening the justice system to hold criminals...
Aweil Center authorities confirm presidential convoy accident
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil center authorities confirm to Juba Echo on Thursday that there was an accident on the...
UNFPA urges government to combat gender- based violence to accelerate development
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the transitional government to intensify the fight against gender- based violence...
Soldiers evict residents in Aweil town to pave way for road rehabilitation
By Hou Akot Hou Several residents living along the 40 km road leading to Aweil town center are reeling after...
UN condemns killing of two humanitarian workers in Jonglei state
The United Nations has strongly condemned the killing of two contracted drivers last week who were transporting food assistance to...
Activist accuses Ministers, Undersecretaries of mistreating subordinates
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has accused Ministers and Undersecretaries of harassing and mistreating their juniors. “The issue...
Aweil woman dumps baby into pit latrine
By Hou Akot Hou A woman has been arrested by police in Aweil town for dumping on Wednesday her newly...
UJOSS welcomes release of journalists detained for publishing footage of President
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan on Tuesday welcomed the release of two journalists working with the South Sudan...
Government readies to amend laws governing statutory commissions
The transitional government of national unity has said it is planning to amend laws establishing independent statutory commissions before they...
Public awareness needed to curb gender based violence: official
The Director General for the National Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has called for raising public awareness on...
