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December 21, 2023
Around 683 Unified Forces from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have recently arrived in Torit, the capital of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State, gearing up for deployment to various border posts. The move is part of the national border security initiative to safeguard the borders that Eastern Equatoria State shares with Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
November 1, 2023
South Sudan’s Minister of Agriculture, Josephine Lagu, emphasized the potential of Eastern Equatoria State and South Sudan to become a significant food producer for the entire East African region. She highlighted the nation’s current reliance on neighbouring countries for food.
September 28, 2023
The United Nations World Food Program (UN-WFP) has revealed plans on Wednesday to shut down its field office in the capital of Eastern Equatoria State, Torit, citing donor constraints as the primary reason for the decision.
July 27, 2023
In this letter we outline weaknesses in the amendments that need to be addressed to guarantee full protection of rights. We hope that you will ensure transparency and broad public participation in the rest of this amendment process.
April 16, 2023
A number of opposition politicians and some in the civil society are demanding a proper census”.
April 5, 2023
Situation Report in English on South Sudan about Contributions, Education, Epidemic, Flood and more; published on 28 Feb 2023 by UNICEF
March 17, 2023
The World Bank has announced plans to rehabilitate the electricity power plants in Juba City and Yei town in Central Equatoria State to enable the population to access reliable and affordable electricity and to spur economic growth.
October 6, 2022
The Catholic Church is committed to fostering “peace and stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yei has said.
June 23, 2022
The health authorities in Eastern Equatoria State say medical experts investigating the reports of a monkeypox have found no prevalence of the viral disease in Kapoeta areas.
January 24, 2022
Wildlife officers in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State have arrested six suspected poachers and seven firearms in three different game reserves.