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In Bor, women strategize to actively participate in upcoming elections and governance

JONGLEI - Women in Bor, Jonglei State have concluded a three-day leadership dialogue on the need to increase women’s participation in the permanent constitution making process and how to ensure a gender responsive electoral process. The discussion also centered around women’s role in conflict management and the ongoing peace process in line with the United Nations Security

Jonglei civil servants receive salary arrears Government employees in South Sudan’s Jonglei State started receiving two months’ salary arrears last week after nearly six months without pay. The pay comes as some civil servants across the country have threatened to go on strike and others plead for payment of accumulated salary arrears. Several civil servants interviewed by Radio Tamazuj yesterday welcomed the long-overdue pay but tasked the government to clear the remaining arrears so as to...

Bor police beef up security ahead of Christmas Police authorities in Bor town of Jonglei State said preparations are ongoing to beef up security in the town as Christmas approaches.  The state police commissioner, Joseph Mayen Akoon, told Radio Tamazuj Wednesday that necessary arrangements have been taken to ensure the safety of civilians and their properties during the festive season. “As police, we are mandated to protect civilians and properties. Last year, our celebrations went on well. ...