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  • ECRP Water Project Phase II Improves Lives of Host Communities and Refugees in Wau

    ECRP Water Project Phase II Improves Lives of Host Communities and Refugees in Wau

    In Wau Town, life has changed in ways residents once thought impossible. Where families used to walk long distances, pay high prices, or queue for unsafe water, clean, affordable water now reaches 2,997 households, including 200 Sudanese refugee families, every single day. The Hai Jadid Water Yard has become a source of stability, dignity, and new opportunities.

    Before the project, water scarcity shaped everything. Women woke before sunrise to search for water. People with special needs struggled the most. Fights sometimes broke out at crowded water points. Many families bought unsafe water at high prices, risking illness and financial strain.

    “This area is different now. There is water for all of us at an affordable price,” says resident Ajor Kot. “There are no more fights at water points because everyone can access water.”

    The transformation is sustained by the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Committee, formed and trained under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project Phase II (ECRP II).

    The committee keeps the water yard functioning, manages user fees, and ensures repairs. With reliable access to water, they have also created a community garden, irrigated directly from the facility. The garden now generates income for committee members and brings neighbours together through shared work and shared harvests.

    Local businesses are benefiting too. “I am relieved now,” says restaurant owner Along Yin Kuany. “Before, we used to buy water and still boil it before giving it to customers. Now, clean water is easily available.”

    Equipped with a 40,000‑liter tank, the water yard has replaced unsafe sources with a reliable, community‑run service. For leaders like Mayang Mawien, Secretary of the Payam Development Committee, the impact is clear:

    “The water yard was established to serve host communities, returnees, and refugees living in Hai Jadid. It has made clean water cheaper and more accessible for everyone.”

    Today, the Hai Jadid Water Yard is more than infrastructure. It is a symbol of restored dignity, a source of livelihoods, and a model of community-led service delivery, one that, through ECRP II, implemented by the Government of South Sudan in partnership with IOM, has become a lifeline for the entire community.

  • Newly appointed SPLM secretaries and one member of the liberation council sworn in on Thursday in Juba.

    Newly appointed SPLM secretaries and one member of the liberation council sworn in on Thursday in Juba.

    The newly appointed SPLM secretaries and one member of National Liberation Council were sworn in on Thursday at SPLM house in the present of first Deputy SPLM Chairman comrade H.E James Wani Igga.

    The swearing in ceremony was attended by members of Political Bureau and SPLM national Secretariat, including government officials.

    Speaking in the swearing in ceremonies, the SPLM First Deputy Chairman, comrade James Wani Igga urges the newly appointed SPLM officials to support the government on strengthening corruption and promote democracy in all levels of SPLM function.

    Comrade Wani Igga appeals to SPLM leadership and members of SPLM to put interest of the nation first instead of their self-interest.

    He added that the SPLM party is ready for first independent election that will take place in December 2026.

    Wani told newly appointed SPLM Secretaries to bring good change in the party.

    The SPLM secretary General comrade Dr. Akol Paul Koordit urges SPLM newly appointed officials to move the country forward and remove corruption in the party.

  • Top FM receives donation of three press jackets from UJoSS

    Top FM receives donation of three press jackets from UJoSS

    Top FM 89.7, a community radio station in Juba Town Hai Sujun, received a donation of three press jackets from the Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS).
    These press Jackets will be used by reporters in community radio station for identification.
    Top FM radio is very grateful to UJOSS for the donation of press jackets. These jackets will create more visibility for staffs.

    The donation was received by Top FM station manager John wulu Deng.

  • Top FM 89.7 Rewards Loyal Listeners with Radio Distribution.

    Top FM 89.7 Rewards Loyal Listeners with Radio Distribution.

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    Top FM 89.7 has today distributed radio sets to some of its loyal listeners who successfully answered questions presented by the station’s presenters during recent programs.

    Among the beneficiaries is Justin, a dedicated listener from Hai Gabat, who received his radio today. Justin expressed appreciation to Top FM 89.7 for the initiative, noting that the radio will help him stay informed and connected to the station’s programs.

    The radio sets were provided as support to Top FM 89.7 by the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS). The initiative aims to strengthen community access to information and promote active listener engagement through radio broadcasting.

    Top FM 89.7 continues to appreciate its listeners for their support and participation and remains committed to serving the community with informative and engaging content.

  • SSPDF Secures Heglig as South Sudan Disarms SAF Soldiers, Reaffirms Neutrality in Sudan War.

    SSPDF Secures Heglig as South Sudan Disarms SAF Soldiers, Reaffirms Neutrality in Sudan War.

    The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have reiterated the country’s neutrality in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, while tightening security around the vital Heglig oil fields amid rising tensions along the border.

    Lieutenant General Johnson Olony, the SSPDF Chief Assistant for Mobilization and Disarmament, said South Sudan will not take sides in the Sudanese war but remains committed to safeguarding its territorial integrity and key national assets. He stated that forces have been placed on high alert to prevent any incursions or instability spilling over from the conflict.

    Gen. Olony further revealed that SSPDF troops have officially disarmed members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) who crossed into South Sudanese territory. He said the SAF personnel will be hosted on humanitarian grounds and relocated to safer areas within the country while awaiting conditions that allow for their eventual return to Sudan.

    Meanwhile, SSPDF Chief of Staff, Gen. Dr. Paul Nang, is currently in Ruweng Administrative Area overseeing security operations and the handling of SAF soldiers who entered the region.

    Authorities say these measures are aimed at ensuring stability along the tense border zone while maintaining South Sudan’s neutral stance in the neighboring conflict.

  • Fire Destroys Makeshift Shops in Jebel— Juba city, South Sudan

    Fire Destroys Makeshift Shops in Jebel— Juba city, South Sudan

    Juba, South Sudan | December 11, 2025

    A fire broke out early Thursday morning at around 3:00 AM in Jebel, opposite the Bank of South Sudan near Kakuma Market, destroying several makeshift shops.

    No injuries have been reported, but multiple properties were lost in the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and assessments are ongoing.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!

  • South Sudan’s Leading Journalist Returns After Eight Months of Silence.

    South Sudan’s Leading Journalist Returns After Eight Months of Silence.

    After nearly eight months of enforced silence, one of South Sudan’s most trusted journalists has resurfaced, signaling a powerful comeback in the fight for free speech and accountability. In a statement shared today, he assured compatriots that he is well and alive, emphasizing that even restricted access to this platform is a sign that “prayers for those who stand for humanity are beginning to bear fruit.”

    He urged continued support as his legal battle approaches its final stage and promised to return fully active in the coming days with his signature exposés and critiques of the “foolish, tyrannical, and concubine-guided” Juba regime.

    Quoting Martin Luther King Jr., he reminded his audience: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” He expressed solidarity with families of those facing political persecution, affirming that “the misuse of the law for political repression is gradually losing its grip.”

    He concluded by calling on all sources to remain engaged and ready for a debrief on the next chapter of his work. This marks a significant moment for journalism and advocacy in South Sudan, as one of its most fearless voices re-emerges.

    Stay tuned and follow us for more updates on this developing story!

  • Ignorance of digital rights put South Sudanese at risk.

    Many people are unaware of their digital rights, putting them at risk of cybercrime, data breaches, and other violations of their rights.

    South Sudan relies on constitutional provisions and international human rights frameworks to safeguard individuals’ online privacy.

    The Transitional Constitution of South Sudan (2011) recognizes the right to privacy as a fundamental human right.

    Due to the lack of specific legislation, matters concerning online personal information are frequently managed through general constitutional interpretations and international human rights standards.

    Keji Jenifer, a Juba resident, says the country lacks a legal framework to safeguard citizens’ rights to privacy and data protection.

    “I must say that most South Sudanese are not aware of most of their rights, not only the right to privacy and protection. But our constitution is very clear on that. And this has been witnessed with several violations that we have witnessed over the years since our independence.”

    Keji says the lack of a legal framework resulted in security organs seizing devices of individuals without adhering to established procedures, thus infringing on their rights to privacy.

     “You will see now the court cases of the suspended first vice president, and the other accused, and their gadgets were confiscated without prior procedures. And that infringes their privacy rights. Before you use somebody’s digital gadgets or anything that comes to the person, you need to follow the legal procedure. And that can only be ordered by a public prosecutor or an order issued by a court.”

    Tito Awen, a resident of Juba, emphasized the need to improve public awareness and implement digital privacy laws.

    “So personally, the way I have been monitoring South Sudanese right away from political class and ordinary South Sudanese, I believe this is an area that needs a lot of awareness. Like the recent bill on cyber security. To me, I was thinking that public awareness would have been very important because some people may not know which one is supposed to be there and which one is not supposed to be there.”

    Thon Dhiei Ngor emphasizes the need for enhanced protections to ensure digital rights on the internet.

    “The first thing should be the law that governs the data and privacy. Because everybody is supposed to be bound by those laws. If you are a government, if you are a private individual, you are governed by that right, by that law. But now you find out that that privacy is violated every time by government agencies.”

    Emmanuel Bida, a digital expert and program manager at the Excellence Foundation, says that they are advocating for data protection laws to safeguard the personal data of online users in South Sudan.

    “Data protection is still, because South Sudan does not have data protection laws in place at the moment. But then when we talk about the right to privacy, the right to privacy is somehow protected when it comes to the constitution of South Sudan.”

    In October, digital security experts finalized drafting the country’s first Data Protection Policy Bill.

    When passed, the bill will establish the Data Protection Commission, mandated to safeguard the personal data of South Sudanese online users.

    The digital security bill’s development is facilitated by Koneta Initiative and Paradigm Initiative, in collaboration with the National Communication Authority and civil society organizations.

    This story is reported with a grant from Journalists for Human Rights under the Tackling Mis/Disinformation Project, funded by the Peace and Stabilization Program of the Government of Canada.

  • Kiir fires VP. Bol Mel

     

    Breaking: Not only had the president removed Bol Mel as his deputy but also demotes him from TOP GENERAL TO PRIVATE, remove him from 1st SPLM secretary and laid him off from the National Security Service.