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40 journalists, activists trained on conflict sensitive reporting in Torit - Radio Tamazuj

At least 40 journalists and civil society activists on Tuesday concluded a one-day training on conflict sensitive reporting in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, under the theme “Enhance professionalism to report on conflict, adherence to code of conduct and ethics of Journalism.” The training was organized by the Media Authority in collaboration with the Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Information, with support from Journalists for Human Right…Read Article

Lightning strike kills man in Torit Town - Radio Tamazuj

A 32-year-old man identified as Joseph Okenya was killed by a lightning strike in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit Town, over the weekend during a heavy downpour while he herded goats under a neem tree. Achuil Chol, the area chief of Hai Islak in Torit Town, told Radio Tamazuj that the incident happened at around 3 p.m. and that Okenya was pronounced dead when he was rushed to Torit State Hospital. “The man who was struck by lightning …Torit · Torit Read Article

Civil Society: Violence reduction key to economic diversification

TORIT, Eastern Equatoria State (Eye Radio) – An activist in Eastern Equatoria State is urging the government to develop a comprehensive strategy for reducing community violence, arguing it is crucial for achieving the economic diversification recently called for by President Salva Kiir. Ochan Charles Okullu, the Executive Director of Peace Link Foundation, asserts that the ongoing insecurity crisis has created a highly hostile environment, leadi…Torit · Torit Read Article

Torit municipality, water tankers agree on water price

By Theophilous Ochang The Torit municipality and water tanker drivers in Eastern Equatoria State on Wednesday agreed on SSP 5000 as the price of water per drum. This was discussed in a meeting between the Torit municipal authorities and the water tanker’s drivers after residents complained about the high charges levied on them by the water tankers. Ihure Ate, a resident of Torit town, said the water tankers had started charging them without noti…Torit · Torit Read Article

EES calls for rehabilitation of broken Lolere Bridge along Juba-Torit road

By Theophilous Ochang Lawmakers in the Eastern Equatoria State legislative assembly are calling for the urgent rehabilitation of the broken Lolere Bridge along the Torit-Juba Road. The vital bridge linking the Eastern Equatoria State to the capital Juba got broken last month when a lorry that was travelling from Juba lost control and knocked the bridge, breaking its guardrails. Ochan John Bongomin, a member of parliament in the state assembly s…Torit · Torit Read Article

E. Equatoria summons Torit Vocational Center officials over suspension of tutors - Radio Tamazuj

The Ministry of Labor and Human Resources in Eastern Equatoria State last Friday summoned the management of Torit Vocational Training Center (TVTC) over the alleged illegal suspension of volunteer tutors after the latter demanded pay. The suspension of the six tutors prompted the students to go on strike and march to the governor’s office, where they demanded reinstatement of the instructors. Benjamin Okwahi, Director General at the State Minist…Torit · Torit Read Article

Eastern Equatoria chiefs blamed for contradicting laws at grass roots

By Theophilous Ochang The Chairperson for the Peace Commission in Eastern Equatoria State, Mathew Ugwak, has raised concerns over the reluctance by the local chiefs to disseminate the rule of law despite having been trained. He made the statement during a training organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to participation of local chiefs in law enforcement. The training also aimed to facilitate dialogue to mitigate conflicts bet…Torit · Torit Read Article

German NGO Welthungerhilfe hands over nutrition and health facilities to Torit - Radio Tamazuj

German NGO Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has officially handed over five nutrition and WASH facilities to the Torit County authorities in a significant step towards improving child and maternal health in Eastern Equatoria State. The facilities are part of broader efforts to tackle acute malnutrition and improve access to nutrition services for vulnerable populations in South Sudan. WHH Country Director Ania Okinczyc commended the successful transition o…Health · Torit Read Article

Governor Lobong asks for staff audit as E. Equatoria Parliament reopens - Radio Tamazuj

The Eastern Equatoria State Legislative Assembly reopened on Monday for its second session after four months on recess, with calls for the House’s leadership to screen absentee staff and lawmakers who have since absconded. The Assembly was closed on 5 February and was expected to reopen in May, but it was delayed due to budgetary constraints. Speaking at the opening of parliament, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore stated that several parliamentary s…Torit · Torit Read Article

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40 journalists, activists trained on conflict sensitive reporting in Torit - Radio Tamazuj

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Civil Society: Violence reduction key to economic diversification

Torit municipality, water tankers agree on water price

EES calls for rehabilitation of broken Lolere Bridge along Juba-Torit road

E. Equatoria summons Torit Vocational Center officials over suspension of tutors - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria chiefs blamed for contradicting laws at grass roots

German NGO Welthungerhilfe hands over nutrition and health facilities to Torit - Radio Tamazuj

Governor Lobong asks for staff audit as E. Equatoria Parliament reopens - Radio Tamazuj

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Lightning strike kills man in Torit Town - Radio Tamazuj

Civil Society: Violence reduction key to economic diversification

Torit municipality, water tankers agree on water price

EES calls for rehabilitation of broken Lolere Bridge along Juba-Torit road

E. Equatoria summons Torit Vocational Center officials over suspension of tutors - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria chiefs blamed for contradicting laws at grass roots

German NGO Welthungerhilfe hands over nutrition and health facilities to Torit - Radio Tamazuj

Governor Lobong asks for staff audit as E. Equatoria Parliament reopens - Radio Tamazuj