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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Torit, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 19stories have been published about Torit which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Torit, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 19stories have been published about Torit which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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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…Read Article

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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…Read Article

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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…Read Article

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South Sudan churches declare 70 days of fasting and prayers to mark 70 years since war broke out in Torit - The Zambian Observer

As of June 9, 2025, churches across South Sudan have initiated 70 days of fasting and prayer, a spiritual campaign to foster peace in the world’s youngest nation. The effort, announced by Rev. Tut Kony Nyang Kon, general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches, commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Torit Mutiny. The […] The post South Sudan churches declare 70 days of fasting and prayers to mark 70 years since war broke out in Torit …Torit · ToritRead Article

Carter Center, health ministry launch trachoma awareness drive in Torit - Radio Tamazuj

The Carter Center and South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Health launched a one-day awareness campaign Tuesday to promote the mass administration of trachoma medication in Torit County. The campaign, themed “Uniting Stakeholders for Impactful Action,” aims to strengthen community mobilization and advocacy in combating trachoma, a leading infectious cause of blindness. More than 50 participants, including policymakers, health worker…Torit · ToritRead Article

South Sudan churches declare 70 days of strategic prayer, marking 70yrs of conflict

The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has declared 70 days of prayer and fasting for South Sudan, running from June 10 to August 18, 2025. According to a statement shared with Eye Radio, the SSCC, in collaboration with Intercessors for South Sudan, Prayer Network for South Sudan, and South Sudan National Renewal in Christ, called on the entire Christian community to participate. The initiative’s theme is: “Fulfill your good promises; Oh Lor…Torit · ToritRead Article

Teen’s death in Torit custody sparks outcry; EES govt denies involvement

The Eastern Equatoria State government has denied any responsibility after a teenage boy died under unclear circumstances in police custody on Monday, sparking public unrest in Torit. Community members said the boy, whose name has not been made public, was reportedly taken from his family home around 4 a.m. on Monday. He was allegedly taken to the state governor’s residence, where he was tortured to death before being handed over to police. Howe…Unrest · ToritRead Article

E. Equatoria SSPDF commander urges citizens to shun tribalism - Radio Tamazuj

SSPDF 7th Infantry Division Commander Major General Makuol Ajang, over the weekend, strongly appealed to political leaders, warring parties, and citizens to reject tribalism, embrace national unity, and follow the vision of the founding fathers of South Sudan’s liberation struggles. He made the remarks in Torit during celebrations to mark the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) Day, which is commemorated every 16 May as the day South Sudan’s s…Radio · ToritRead Article

Governor Lobong appeals for donations to operationalize Torit University - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong has appealed for contributions to operationalize Torit University of Science and Technology (TUST). According to the governor, an initial SSP 437 million is required to kickstart the institution’s operations, starting with the colleges of engineering, agriculture, veterinary medicine and animal production, and business administration and management in the 2025/26 academic year. In a letter seen by Ra…Torit · ToritRead Article

Torit: Police let GBV suspects walk free, activists say - Radio Tamazuj

Activists in Eastern Equatoria State have accused police of unnecessarily releasing gender-based violence (GBV) suspects, undermining efforts to protect survivors. According to reports, GBV in South Sudan is driven by discriminatory social norms and power inequalities between men and women, and compounded by a highly patriarchal legal system, and the use of customary laws that often condone GBV or are lenient towards perpetrators. GBV is an umbr…Torit · ToritRead Article

Eastern Equatoria declares cholera outbreak in Greater Kapoeta - Radio Tamazuj

Health authorities in Eastern Equatoria State declared a cholera outbreak Friday in North, South, and East Kapoeta counties, warning of possible further spread. Acting State Health Minister Margret Idwa Okuyye confirmed the outbreak at a press conference in Torit, urging residents to maintain proper hygiene to curb transmission. She said tests at South Sudan’s national public health laboratory in Juba identified the presence of Vibrio cholerae, …Cholera · ToritRead Article

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