[Juba, South Sudan, TCT, By Francis Mading]The Union of Journalists, in cooperation with the Association for the Development of Media in south Sudan (AMDISS), organized a media symposium on Wednesday, November 6 on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists at the Juba Regency Hotel under the slogan "Building trust in the media and confronting disinformation".
Government recommits itself to end use of children in war
The government yesterday recommitted itself to end the recruitment and use of children in war and other gross violations against children, in accordance with an Action Plan it signed with the UN in 2012.
RAK Media supports vulnerable persons
[Juba, South Sudan, TCT] In a gesture to put smile on the faces of the vulnerable persons in the country before Christmas, RAK Media group considerately donated assortment of food and non-food items to three institutions in Juba.
South Sudan Church leaders organises special prayers for trust building among the political leaders
[Juba, South Sudan,TCT] South Sudanese leaders President Salva Kiir and his first vice president Dr. Riek Machar and second vice president Wani Igga are expected to attend along with new cabinet a special prayer function for peace and healing on Saturday in Juba organised by the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC).
Unity state government urges UN to relocate IDPs
The government of Unity state, Bentiu, is urging the United Mission to South Sudan (UNMISS) to relocate the internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in the UN base in Bentiu to higher grounds due to heavy floods that has affected the (IDPs).
President declares state of emergency due to flooding
[Juba, South Sudan, TCT, Francis Mading] President Salva Kiir Mayardit has declared a state of emergency in areas affected by floods in three regions of the country as rains continue pounding.
"put people first' bishop told new governors
[Yei, South Sudan, TCT] Anglican bishop Hillary Luate Adeba of the Diocese of Yei, Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan pleaded to the three newly appointed governors of states of Jubek, Terekeka and Yei River, asking them to first the need of South Sudanese citizens.

