EW 1: Magwi farmers fear poor harvest as dry spell hits county
June 21, 2025 – Farmers in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, warned Friday of potential crop failures as a prolonged dry spell threatens harvests in parts of the region. Fields in Abara, Opari, Moli Tokuro, and parts of Greater Pageri are at risk due to insufficient rainfall. Magwi, a key food-producing area in Eastern Equatoria […]
DR Congo park rangers shoot, arrest South Sudanese hunters
On 15 June 2025- Seven South Sudanese hunters were arrested, and two were shot and injured after allegedly crossing into Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to hunt. The group of hunters from jurisdiction crossed into the DRC near the Lantoto-Garamba National Park border. Details: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/dr-congo-soldiers-shoot-arrest-south-sudanese-hunters-along-border
Rumbek East man kills father, brother commits suicide
A son killing his father, an incident that led his younger brother to die by suicide in Ameth-agok, the two brothers had argued, leading one to attack their father with a piece of wood; the son was under the influence of alcohol. Further details: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/rumbek-east-man-kills-father-brother-commits-suicide
3 killed in gold mine collapse in Eastern Equatoria
May 27, May 2025, at least three people, including a woman and her son, were killed when a gold mining pit collapsed in Ngauro, Budi County, in Eastern Equatoria state. Local authorities blamed Prudent Holding Company, accusing it of failing to fill abandoned mining holes, which led to the deaths. The company, managed and owned by the […]
Man sentenced to 8 years for defiling stepdaughter in Maridi
2 June 2025- A 30-year-old man reportedly been sentenced to eight years in prison for defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State. The incident first occurred in March 2025 when the perpetrator, who was living with his wife and her daughter, sexually assaulted the girl. Initially, the girl remained silent. However, a subsequent […]
EW1: The climate conflict vulnerable clusters in areas of Eastern Equatoria
This Alert issued for the period of March–May (MAM) analyzes the implications of the 69th session of The Greater Horn of Africa (GHACOF69) MAM rainfall seasonal forecast for the first season of March–May (MAM) 2025 on conflict. It focuses on the climate conflict vulnerable clusters of the region and takes into account human conflict risk […]
Heavy rain damages homes in Bor
Between 25 and 27 May 2025, several instances of destruction were caused by a series of heavy downpours this week. The heavy rains that began on Sunday and continued until Tuesday significantly damaged houses and fences. some people are sustaining injuries from lightning strikes. some people also got injured while others are displaced. Now the water […]
Devastate Flooding in Koch County
Rains hit hardest on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Koch County. the storm destroyed 69 buildings in Koch Market, damaged nine schools and four churches, and killed 70 head of cattle. Futher Details (https://www.eyeradio.org/deadly-flooding-devastates-unity-state-5-dead-over-1000-displaced/)
Heavy Flooding killed one Person in Mayiandit
Following three days of heavy flooding in Mayiandit County that destroyed about 1,000 households, multiple schools and health facilities, three people were struck by lightning-one confirmed dead and two others are hospitalized. Futher details: (https://www.eyeradio.org/deadly-flooding-devastates-unity-state-5-dead-over-1000-displaced/)
Devastate Flooding in Rubkona
In Rubkona County, two people have been confirmed dead, three others are hospitalized, and several homes, schools, and health centers have suffered significant damage. People are displaced when the rains hit hardest on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the affected areas.