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Religious leaders hold peace rally in Lakes state
January 14, 2015 (RUMBEK) – A delegation of religious leaders led by Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul are in South Sudan's Lakes state to pray for peace and reconciliation.A group of bishops in Rumbek East...
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Scores killed in fresh Lakes state attack
January 19, 2015 (RUMBEK) – At least seven people were killed on Monday following an attack in Lakes state Rumbek North county, officials said.Map detail of South Sudan showing Lakes state in redLocal...
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Relatives renew calls for release of two MPs detained in Rumbek
January 22, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Relatives of two MPs arrested in the capital of South Sudan's Lakes state, Rumbek, have renewed calls for their immediate release.Rumbek North MP Marik Nanga Marik...
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S. Sudan rebel leader appoints first commander for Lakes state
February 3, 2015 (JUBA) – South Sudan's former vice-president turned rebel leader Riek Machar has appointed Khamis Abdel-latif as the commander of opposition forces in Lakes state after he was elevated...
View ArticlePrimary school leaving exams kick off in Rumbek amid ongoing security concerns
February 2, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Authorities in Lakes state capital Rumbek have announced that more than 3,000 pupils across the state are currently sitting for their primary school leaving...
View Article11 killed, eight wounded in Lakes state clashes
February 5, 2015 (RUMBEK) – At least 11 people were killed and eight others injured in renewed inter-clan clashes in South Sudan's Lakes state.Officials say clashes erupted when Mayom Kuc, a brother to...
View ArticleWife of detained MP accuses Lake state authorities of kidnap
February 9, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The family of one of the detained Lakes state MPs has renewed calls for his release.Marik Nanga Marik's wife Teresa Nyanawan Ayom is calling on the central government and...
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S. Sudan president in Lakes state for peace conference
February 14, 2015 (JUBA) – South Sudan's leader Salva Kiir is currently in Lakes state for a peace conference, bringing together the different sections and clan members in the region.South Sudanese...
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President Kiir warns politicians against inciting citizens
February 16, 2015 (RUMBEK) – South Sudan leader, Salva Kiir has warned politicians from Lakes state against inciting citizens, saying it has encouraged cycles of violence.South Sudanese president Salva...
View ArticleSouth Sudan to bolster police numbers in Lakes and Warrap states
February 16, 2015 (RUMBEK) – South Sudan's Lakes state has announced plans to train some 5,000 new police officers to quell ongoing insecurity in the capital, Rumbek.Youth from the state's eight...
View ArticleRumbek Christians prayer for peace as Lent kicks off
February 19, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Christians in Lakes state capital Rumbek have marked the beginning of Lent by praying for a return of peace and stable peace in the region.This year's Lenten campaign is...
View ArticleLakes state health initiative helping reduce maternal mortality rates
February 25, 2015 (KAMPALA) – A joint health jointed partnership between international NGOs and Lakes state's ministry of health is achieving some success in reducing infant and maternal mortality...
View ArticleDozens affected by heavy rains in Lakes state
March 14, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Dozens of residents in South Sudan's Lakes state have been affected by heavy rains that hit the region on Friday.Elders in the region claimed it was the first time rainfall of...
View ArticleGrowing insecurity disrupts education in Rumbek
March 19, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Lakes state's ministry of education has moved 19 primary school into town due to rising insecurity in remote areas.According state minister of education Dut Makoi, the schools...
View ArticleRumbek authorities direct commissioners to end cycle of revenge attacks
March 19, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Authorities in Lakes state capital Rumbek have instructed county commissioners to take immediate action to end ongoing revenge attacks between pastoralist youth.The directive...
View ArticleCalls for Lakes state MPs to face court or be released
March 25, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The families of two Lake state MPs detained for more than five months have renewed calls for their release.Marik Nanga Marik and Isaac Makur Buoc, who represent Rumbek North...
View ArticleTwo people burnt to death in Lakes state
April 3, 2015 (RUMBEK) – Two people were burnt to death in South Sudan's Lakes state as fears of increasing crimes rates spread across the capital, Rumbek, authorities told Sudan Tribune on...
View ArticleSix policemen killed, scores injured in Lakes state shooting
April 5, 2015 (RUMBEK) – At least six policemen were killed and a similar number critically injured in a night shooting that occurred in South Sudan's Lakes state, authorities told Sudan Tribune...
View Article24 civilians killed, over 60 wounded in Rumbek North attack
April 6, 2015 (RUMBEK) – At least 24 civilians were killed and over 60 wounded in an attack on Sunday in Lakes state's Rumbek North county.Local youth in Rumbek North county said the Pamker and...
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S. Sudan rebels deny involvement in Lakes state attack
April 9, 2015 (BENTIU) – South Sudanese rebels have dismissed claims that their forces were involved in an attack in Lakes state this week.South Sudanese rebels pictured in Jonglei state on 31 January...
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