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Health workers in primary health care centres in Bor County, Jonglei State, have gone on strike, citing six months of unpaid incentives from a supporting health partner, disrupting essential medical services.

Bor health workers stage strike over unpaid incentives - Radio Tamazuj Health workers in primary health care centres in Bor County, Jonglei State, have gone on

Civil Society Warns of Worsening Insecurity in South Sudan

Civil society networks from South Sudan’s ten states, Greater Pibor and Ruweng have raised alarm over rising violence, displacement, and forced recruitment of civilians.

“These confrontations… displaced approximately 1.5 million civilians in the last month, causing immense suffering and uncertainty,” the groups said.

They urged President Salva Kiir to order an immediate ceasefire and the release of the suspended First Vice President to prevent mass atrocities and allow humanitarian access.

The networks also condemned inflammatory rhetoric, rising communal violence, and called on authorities to address conflicts and support displaced communities.

Civil Society Leader Meets Jonglei Human Rights Advisor Over Assembly Recess, Insecurity and Civilian Protection

The Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan , Bol Deng Bol, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Jonglei State Government’s Human Rights Advisor, Hon. Simon Manyok Deng, to discuss key governance and human rights concerns affecting the state.

The meeting, held at Hon. Manyok’s office, focused on the prolonged recess of the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly and the humanitarian and human rights implications of ongoing military hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO and their allies.

Discussions highlighted the impact of the fighting on civilians, particularly reports of human rights violations and the dire conditions facing displaced populations in Duk, Twic East and Bor counties.

Bol Deng Bol emphasized that the current conflict should not be viewed as an ethnic feud, urging communities and individual civilians to distance themselves from the violence and avoid being drawn into the fighting.

He further called on the warring parties to unconditionally cease hostilities and return to nonviolent mechanisms as stipulated in the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.

Both parties welcomed the dialogue, describing it as an important step toward promoting human rights, civilian protection and peaceful resolution of conflicts in Jonglei State.

In Bor, Jonglei State, resident Peter Ajak Ayom said the absence of cyber legislation has left citizens exposed.

Unprotected Online: Cyber Risks and Human Rights in South Sudan’s Legal Void – Radio Sudd Concern is growing among South Sudanese citizens, legal experts, and cybersecurity practitioners as the country continues to operate without effective cybercrime or data protection laws—leaving millions vulnerable to hacking, surveillance, online harassment, and unchecked misuse of personal data.

Presidential Envoy Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit Meets Jonglei Governor Dr. Riek G*i to Discuss Peace and Stability

By Deng Ghai Deng

BOR, Jonglei State — Hon. Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, met with Governor Dr. Riek G*i Kok on Thursday to extend her congratulations on the governor's new role and to discuss the current situation in Jonglei State.

During the meeting, the envoy emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and reaffirmed her support for the legitimacy of the state's leadership.

Following the discussions, Governor Kok spoke to the press, highlighting the productive nature of the talks. He noted that authorities in Jonglei are actively working to achieve peace and stability in the region. Governor Kok also congratulated the envoy on her own new appointment and expressed his eagerness to collaborate with her. He welcomed her planned visit to Bor, the state capital, in the near future.

The envoy's appointment to the Special Programs docket is seen as a key move to strengthen coordination on important national objectives, including those with international implications

At least eight people were killed and eight others wounded after a group of unidentified armed men attacked a cattle market in Mogiri village, just outside the capital Juba, on Tuesday evening, according to local officials. The attack, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time, targeted cattle traders—mostly from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area—who had temporarily camped at the market site to sell their livestock.

8 Killed, 8 Injured in Deadly Cattle Market Raid Near Juba – Radio Sudd At least eight people were killed and eight others wounded after a group of unidentified armed men attacked a cattle market in Mogiri village, just outside the capital Juba, on Tuesday evening, according to local officials.