12 policemen injured in Lakes state accident
December 10, 2014 (RUMBEK) – A car accident in South Sudan's Lakes state Monday left at least 12 policemen in critical conditions.According to state authorities, the accident, which occurred at Rumbek...
View Article26 killed in Lakes state inter-clan attack: official
December 15, 2014 (RUMBEK) - At least 26 people have been killed in revenge attack that occurred Friday in Lakes state's Cueibet county, an official told Sudan Tribune.The clashes reportedly occurred...
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S. Sudan earmarks $700m for Juba-Rumbek road works
December 15, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudan on Sunday earmarked up to $700 million for the construction of the 400km road connecting its capital, Juba to Lakes state.A broken bridge north of Yei on the road...
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Lakes state governor halts salaries of detained MPs
December 16, 2014 (RUMBEK) – The caretaker governor of Lakes state, Matur Chut Dhuol has the instructed his finance minister to withhold salaries of the two lawmakers detained in the state since...
View ArticleTwo killed in Lakes state revenge attack
December 22, 2014 (RUMBEK) – Two people were killed in another revenge attacks, which occurred in South Sudan's Lakes state on Sunday, local officials said.The Thuyiic and Gony clans reportedly clashed...
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Lakes state churches witness low turn-out
December 25, 2014 (RUMBEK) – There was low turn-out among congregations attending church services in the Lakes state capital, Rumbek on Thursday.Map detail of South Sudan showing Lakes state in...
View ArticlePastoralist killed in Lakes state attack
December 26, 2014 (RUMBEK) – A pastoralist was killed when unknown people attacked Ayen village in the Lakes state, authorities told Sudan Tribune.Thursday's incident was confirmed by a Criminal...
View Article40 dead in Lakes state inter-clan battle
December 27, 2014 (RUMBEK) – At least 44 people were killed and 31 others wounded in fresh inter-clan clashes in Lakes state, authorities said.Saturday's incident reportedly occurred in Rumbek East...
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Three dead in Western Equatoria state skirmishes
December 27, 2014 (JUBA) – Three people were killed when herders from South Sudan's Lakes state drove their animals into neighbouring Western Equatoria state, officials said Saturday.The map of Western...
View ArticleLakes state death toll rises as police vacate hotspots
December 27, 2014 (RUMBEK) – At least 53 people have now been confirmed dead following clashes that occurred in Lakes state's Rumbek East county, authorities said.An officer who spoke to Sudan Tribune...
View ArticleLakes state inter-clans fight kills dozens, says official
December 30, 2014 (JUBA) – At least 35 were people were confirmed dead following Saturday's inter-clan fighting in South Sudan's Lakes state, authorities said Tuesday.Dhieu Wal, the minister of...
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Lakes state governor sacks entire cabinet
December 31, 2014 (RUMBEK) – The governor of South Sudan's Lakes state, Maj-Gen Matur Chut Dhuol has sacked his entire cabinet, the state-owned Rumbek FM-98 reported on Wednesday.Lakes state governor...
View ArticleLakes state governor appoints new Yirol West commissioner
January 5, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The caretaker governor of South Sudan's Lakes state, Maj. Gen Matur Chut Dhuol has appointed George Kuac Dhieu as the new Yirol West county commissioner.Dhieu replaces Col....
View ArticleLakes state governor names new cabinet amid criticisms
January 6, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The caretaker governor of Lakes state, Maj-Gen Matur Chut Dhuol announced his new cabinet on Monday amidst criticisms from youth and the elderly.Gordon Maker Manyiel, Wuol...
View ArticleChurch leaders launch peace campaign in Lakes state
January 8, 2015 (RUMBEK) – A campaign for peace in Lakes state was on Tuesday launched by the Episcopal Church of South Sudan in collaboration with the Committee for Peace and Reconciliation.Daniel...
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Lakes state veteran politician laid to rest
January 8, 2015 (RUMBEK) - Thousands of people turned-out in Lakes state's Yirol West county on Wednesday to witness the burial of Isaiah Kulang Mabor, a veteran political who passed away early this...
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Lakes state governor survives deadly ambush
January 12, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The caretaker governor of South Sudan's Lakes state, Maj. Gen. Matur Chut Dhuol survived on Saturday an ambush after gunmen fired at his convoy.Lakes state governor Matur...
View ArticleEight killed, two others injured in Lakes state attack
January 13, 2015 (RUMBEK) - At least eight people were killed and two others, including a paramount chief injured, in an attack in Lakes state Cueibet county, officials said.A police officer, who asked...
View ArticleLakes state MPs boycott cabinet swearing-in
January 13, 2015 (RUMBEK) - Lawmakers from Lakes state on Monday boycotted the swearing-in of new ministers appointed by the caretaker governor, Matur Chut Dhuol.Only relatives and friends attended the...
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Lakes state official admits worsening insecurity
January 13, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The deputy governor of South Sudan's Lakes state, Santo Domic admitted on Tuesday that the region was experiencing rising cases of insecurity, hampering crop harvest.Map...
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