21stAugust 2015
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The Headlines
- Journalists in Juba declare three days of mourning for fallen colleague
- Suspension of weekend flights begins tomorrow at JIA
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- IDPS in Bentui call on President Salva kiir to sign peace deal
Journalists in Juba have declared three days of mourning, following the demise of Peter Moi Julius, who worked for the corporate business newspaper in Juba.
The bullet riddled body of Peter Moi was discovered on Thursday close to his home in in Jebel, a suburb of Juba.
Members of the union of Journalists of South Sudan met this morning and resolved to put down their pens, paper, and cameras for three days.
Edward Ladu Terriso, is the Secretary General of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan, He said no newspapers will be on display this Saturday.
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“so this blackout will be one day as a message to the authority that a crime is being happening, it should be prevented, investigated and even victims compensated, this is the message this is the objective, we are not a political party, we are media people.”
Terriso also asked government to ensure protection of journalists in South Sudan.
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“Any crime against journalist is a crime against freedom of freedom of expression and it is a crime against the people and it is a punishment against the people and it is a punishment to the people. The death of Peter Moi and the death of other journalists has been a crime against the people a punishment.
Juba International Airport will be closed to weekend traffic starting tomorrow August 22nd through April 30th 2016.
The closure of the airport is intended to facilitate the rehabilitation of the airport’s runways.
The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport Roads and Bridges, Captain David Martin Hassan, says flight operators and passenger have been advised to reschedule their flights.
Captain David says plans have been put in place to facilitate emergency flights and evacuations.
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“There are plans for extreme emergencies if it is really needed, but otherwise those operators have been informed about the nature and the need of this, because Juba airport has been suffering for a long time, it has to be closed for two days at least so that the work is expedited and it should be right so by next year we should have a good airport.”
Rehabilitation of Juba International airport is being carried out by China Harbor Engineering Company. The work will involve rehabilitation of the taxiways, expansion of the cargo apron, establishment of passenger and service roads and the installation of the airfield lighting system and air traffic control navigation system.
Internally Displaced Persons or IDPS sheltering at the UN Protection of civilian site in Unity state are asking President Salva kiir to sign the peace agreement.
Addressing a news conference in Bentiu, Community Elder Samuel Reath Koch, said the People of South Sudan are desperate for peace so they can to return to their normal lives.
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“Therefore we urge the president of the Republic of South Sudan to take courage and sign the document to end the suffering of the people of South Sudan , allow the people maintain harmony among the people of south Sudan who have so voracious appetite for peace, promote their unity to resume normal life in the country, encourage exchange of visits of people to their friends in different states of the country ,let children resume their schools normally, let them enjoy the resources of their country and a sustainable development be achieved. So we urge the government of south Sudan to sign the document within the given fifteen days as requested”
Last week, the IDPs in Bentiu held a peaceful demonstration and called on President Kiir and Opposition Leader Dr. Riek to finalize a peace deal.The Bentiu protection site is sheltering 121 thousand people.
Police in Northern Northern Bahr el Ghazal have welcomed the appointment of the former police commissioner Major General, Akot Deng Akot as the Caretaker Governor of the state.
The state’s acting Police Commissioner, Philip Madut Tong, said they are confident the new caretaker government will ensure peace and stability.
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“We have full confidence that Major General Akot Deng Akot through his tireless and hardworking ability will ensure better safety, stability, peace and unity to our beloved Northern Bahr el Ghazal State citizens. The entire population of Aweil has suffered in dignified silence for so long. Therefore, it is time for them to enjoy the taste of peace, stability and safety to ensure the sustainability of their children and other generations to come.”
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A new deal has been struck to promote inter-state cooperation between Lakes and Warrap states.
Leaders attending a two day meeting in Romich, Tonj East County approved a set of agreements, designed to control insecurity and boost cooperation between Lakes and Warrap state.
Tonj East County Commissioner, Madhol Chol Thuc, says participants agreed to improve cooperation between pastoralists, provide compensations for killings, allow free movement of pastoralists and impose penalties for those involved in cattle raiding.
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“Although there were some issues that have happen – we just lay them as administrative issues and they are settled – and if those things are settle people are used to go back into normal living - is hope that it will prevail – it is going to prevail.”
The Catholic Diocese of Tombura and Yambio in Western Euquatoria is appealing to the government to release news on the condition and assume responsibility for the life and wellbeing of former state governor Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro.
The diocese released a statement saying Bakosoro was sick at the time of his alleged detention on Monday and needs medical attention.
The statement signed by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala says the former governor should be accorded his right to speak freely before a court of law.
The appeal comes five days after Bakosoro was reportedly arrested at his home in Juba. Bishop Hiiboro is calling on the people of Western Equatoria to remain calm and up hold the rule of law.
A new solar powered water system has been launched in Malith village in Rumbek East county, Lakes state. The water system was donated to the community by the UN Mission in South Sudan.
Yom Marik, a member of the Lakes state water management committee, says the solar powered water system is expected to produce 5 thousand liters of water per day.
Lakes State Director of Water, Barnaba Makuac Magol says constant water supplies in Malith village will help stem the water related disputes that have been common in the area
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“ I am happy with UNMISS, we are together handing over the small water distribution system which has been constructed here and the capacity of the Tank is five thousand liters , this project it will serves community , in dry season like those water kiosks, the women will makes vegetable gardens in the dry season to supply to their families.”
Elsewhere;The Government of Russia says it needs more time to study a draft UN resolution on imposing an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan if President Salva Kiir refuses to sign a peace deal.
The United States presented the draft resolution to the Security Council late Wednesday, hoping to schedule a quick vote, possibly as early as today Friday.
The draft text would impose an arms embargo and targeted sanctions on individuals deemed responsible for the failure of the latest effort to end the 20-month war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced 2.1 million.
But Russia's Deputy Ambassador Petr Iliichev said the draft was complex and needed time to think about it.
To end the news, here are the headlines once again
- Journalists in Juba declare three days mourning for fallen colleague
- Suspension of weekend flights begins tomorrow at JIA
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- IDPS in Bentui call on President Salva kiir to sign peace deal
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