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02/07/2025

MSF calls for immediate action to tackle cholera outbreak in Abyei

Doctors Without Borders, MSF, called for immediate action to address the cholera crisis in Abyei. On 11th June 2025, the Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of cholera in the region, but since then, the cases have increased according to MSF hospital records.
A press release statement showed a hike in the number of cholera patients as the MSF hospital treated 333 cases between 2nd and 28th June.

It said that people in Abyei, whether displaced people or host communities, are living in overcrowded areas with limited access to basic services.

MSF described the situation as concerning, particularly in informal settlements like Amiet market, where over 50,000 people who fled the war in Sudan live with limited access to safe drinking water and sanitation infrastructure such as latrines.

In those settlements, people are forced to defecate in the open due to a lack of latrines, posing further risks of the spread of diseases, said MSF.

Stephanie Dongmo, MSF Project Coordinator in Abyei, has called for immediate actions such as the urgent rollout of cholera vaccines and vastly improved water, sanitation, and hygiene programs by all relevant actors in affected areas.

She emphasized that immediate and comprehensive actions, including deploying water trucks to provide clean water, soap, constructing more latrines, and improving the drainage systems, are critical to mitigate the crisis.

“These immediate actions are crucial to save lives and prevent further escalation of this critical public health emergency in Abyei,” Stephanie adds.

The World Health Organization records by 27 June 2025 showed more than 75,000 cases of cholera and over 13,00 deaths since the outbreak was announced in September 2024.

02/07/2025

Women's delegation briefs the government on peace dialogue

The delegation of Ngok women who attended the peace dialogue with their counterparts from Twic County in Wau between 25-28 June 2025, briefed the government and traditional authority about the outcomes.

The meeting was held at the Rum Ajak area government General Secretariat on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, and chaired by H.E. Charles Abyei Jook, the Chief Administrator.

While presenting the signed document, Awuor Aniel, the Chairlady of the Abyei Women’s Union, hailed the conference. She vowed their commitment to peaceful coexistence with their neighbors in Twic County.

She requested the support of local government and traditional authorities to implement the resolutions and recommendations.
Women conferees from Ngok and Twic committed to act as peace ambassadors, denounce hate speech, lead peace dissemination, engage in exchange visits, encourage forgiveness and respectful dialogue, engage youth to discourage violence, and counter misinformation/disinformation.

The conference recommended that peace partners and the government support the dissemination of the resolutions, formalization of women-led peace structures in in community and local governance mechanism, support capacity building and mentorship program for women leadership, incorporation of peace education in informal and formal environment, leverage media to broadcast peace messages, support youth sports activities, support joint review/follow up conferences and support chiefs, elders and community leaders peace conference between Ngok and Twic communities.

In his rejoinder, the paramount chief, Bulabek Deng Kuol, praised the women for the initiatives and supported the acceleration of traditional rituals that would allow the two communities to come together.

The Chief Administrator, in his remark, hailed the Ngok-Twic women's peace dialogue and pledged support to its outcomes. He directed the relevant authorities to provide the support needed for the realization of the conference resolutions and recommendations.

The Women's Peace Conference was funded by peace partners and facilitated by the DETCRO organization to amplify the Ngok-Twic youth conference’s resolutions of cessation of hostilities, free movement of people and goods, and refrain from hate speech and propaganda.

25/06/2025

Abyei SMoH, partners conduct community engagement on cholera in Amiet

The Abyei Area’s Ministry of Health and partners on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, conducted a community engagement sensitization gathering in Amiet market, which is the epicenter of the cholera outbreak.

The activity was led by Hon. Minister of Health, Ayom Korchiek Ayom, and Amenth-Aguok County Commissioner, facilitated by the Ministry staff, Save the Children, and the World Health Organization.

The discussion focused on causes of the disease, such as contaminated water, open defecation, and poor hygiene.

The ministry and partners stressed adhering to preventive measures like purifying water, using latrines, practicing personal hygiene, and maintaining general cleanliness.

They also advised against communal eating and eating hot meals.

The ministry and partners assured the provision of cholera treatment and vaccine.
The Minister of Health, Hon. Ayom, stressed the professionalism of health workers in the market by ensuring they are certified and don’t keep or treat cholera patients in their clinics.

“You can give cholera patients first aid (oral dehydration salt, ORS) and send them to the designated primary healthcare center.

No cholera patient or victim is allowed to go to Abyei town. Severely affected patients are referred by the clinic to Ament-Beek hospital,” he said.

The Ministry of Health and partners encouraged people to rush to the health center once symptoms of acute watery/rice diarrhea appear to avoid complications, which may lead to death if not attended to.

Abyei registered 300 suspected cases of cholera, 3 confirmed, 6 deaths, 40 admissions, and 233 recoveries.

23/06/2025

The Drug Abuse Prevention Conference concluded in Abyei

By Makuac Deng Ayei

The Drug Abuse Prevention Conference, organized by Abyei Women’s Union, concluded on Saturday, 21st June 2025, after five days of lengthy deliberations.

The conference was titled "Together for an Abyei Free of Drugs."
The conferees resolved to establish community watch and reporting systems for drug dealers, strengthen the monitoring and regulation of pharmacies, and establish clear controls the sale of certain drug over-the-counter medicines to prevent their misuse within the community, promoting healthy activities and positive role models for youth, supporting rehabilitation and recovery with counseling, job placement, and peer support, and activating and supporting local traditional groups to monitor harmful substances.

While they recommended the enforcement of strict laws and penalties for drug trafficking and unauthorized distribution of drugs, they emphasized the importance of community involvement in addressing these issues.

In his remarks, Mr. Deng Aguer Deng, Chairman of the Abyei Youth Union, recognized the Women’s Union and Detcro organization for conducting a five-day conference to address drug abuse among the youth.

Deng appealed to the community to implement the resolutions to tackle the challenges of alcohol addiction, bongo ma*****na, and other risky drugs.

On her part, Abyei Women's Union Chairlady Madam Awour Anyiel Amath, thanked the Detcro organization for facilitating the conference and the participants for mitigating the risks of drug abuse.

Anyiel urged the community to join hands with law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the rule of law in preventing drug abuse.

The Ngok Dinka paramount Chief Bulabek Deng Kuol emphasized the collective work of the community and law enforcement agencies to prevent drug abuse.
Deng added that the spiritual fathers of the age sets had applied ceremonies to ban their generations from taking alcohol, Bongo/Ma*****na, and other drugs.

Abyei Civil Society Organization Secretary General, Madam Rose Monytoc Dau, pleaded with the community to unify their efforts to play a vital role in resisting drug abuse and salvaging the youth.
Dau promised that the Abyei civil society organization will work collectively with counterpart bodies to limit the issue of abuse in the area, and the community has to report drug dealers to the CPCs and other security organs.
Detcro’s Program Manager in Abyei, Mr. Bol Biong Bol, urged the government’s executive and the legislative organs to endorse the resolutions to eradicate drug abuse in Abyei. He said the community should unite to fight drug abuse and protect their children.
Biong stated that Detcro will conduct the Ngok-Twic women peace dialogue initiative soon in partnership with UNMISS and other partners.
Meanwhile, Honorable Yohana Akol Ngor, Minister of Information, Communication, Culture, Youth and Sports, assured the community that his ministry will play an essential role by restoring cultural values, sports activities, and theatre awareness to fight drug addictions with the public, women, and Youth.
The Honorable Nyanjang Minyiel Rou, representing the Abyei Legislative Council, emphasized that the protection of youth should start from our homes and on the roads, so that it helps the security organs to act.
Minyiel highlighted that the addictions of drugs lead to increasing crimes of r**e and hijacking of phones at night in Abyei.

Moreover, the resolutions and recommendations were signed and witnessed by Honorable, Ayom Korchiek Minister of Ministry of health and representing Chief Administrator of Abyei Special, Minister of the Ministry of information, communication, culture, youth and Sports, CPC, Civil Society organization, Women Union, Youth Union, Paramount Chief and the newly named generations representative.

The Minister of the Ministry of Health and representing the Chief Administrator of the Abyei Special Administrative Area government, praised the five-day conference organized by the Abyei women's union in partnership with the Detcro Organization, which discussed drug abuse and how to limit it among the youth in the area.
Korchiek added that the Ministry of Health will apply strict measures to the private pharmacies and clinics in Abyei for not selling treatments without a medical doctor's consent.
The Minister assured the community that the Abyei Special Administrative Area government will support and consider the implementation of the resolutions and recommendations to eradicate the issue of drug abuse.
Hon. Ayom directed the CPCs and other security organs to fulfill their roles strictly without tolerance to mitigate the negativity of drug abuse in collaboration with the entire community.

20/06/2025

The role of media in combating drugs abuse

By Makuac Deng Ayei

On the third day of the Women's Drug Prevention Conference, the Chief Editor of "Abyei Now" an electronic newspaper, Mr. Chol Kat Mayol, fscilitated a session on the role of media in raising awareness about the dangers of drugs among the youth on 19th June 2025.

Mr. Chol Kat emphasized the importance of conducting mass media campaigns to raise awareness through radio and TV advertisements that deliver powerful messages, feature stories, and expert interviews.

Additionally, he highlighted the need for regular community outreach via media, where partners collaborate with local media to broadcast awareness programs and organize events promoted through these channels.

Kat added that there are several challenges facing the media's role in Abyei, such as limited resources, insufficient budgets allocated for awareness campaigns, difficulties in reaching youth through traditional media, and lack of coordination between governmental bodies, media organizations, and civil society organizations in the area.

Moreover, Mayol recommended the importance of enhancing the media's role in Abyei by developing a comprehensive national strategy with clear objectives and unified messages, training journalists and media professionals on responsible coverage, investing in digital media and social networks by designing engaging interactive content, and strengthening partnerships between media and specialized institutions.

Finally, he urged the community to double efforts with prospective partners to ensure Abyei Information and Radio Services (AIRS) is back on air.

19/06/2025

Three dead and 24 positive cases of cholera in Abyei

By Makuac Deng Ayei

The Ministry of Health in Abyei Special Administrative Area confirmed the death of 3 people and 24 positive cases in the Amenth Beek referral hospital.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Ayom Korchiek Ayom, made updates during the second day of the Abyei Women Drug Prevention Conference.

He said that the Ministry of Health
confirmed 2 individuals died last week and one yesterday from cholera, and all of them were from Amiet village in Amenth-Aguok county.

In addition, 24 out of 132 suspected cases of cholera have been confirmed, and 109 have recovered from cholera symptoms.

Korchiek expects the national Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to supply cholera treatments, vaccines, and medical tools in the coming days.

He also advised people to prevent cholera by boiling water before consumption, promoting proper disposal of human waste through latrines, avoiding open defecation near water sources to prevent contamination, frequent hand washing with soap and water before eating and after using the toilet, ensuring food is thoroughly cooked and consumed soon after preparation, and avoiding raw or undercooked seafood and other potentially contaminated foods.

The Abyei Ministry of Health is urging residents to dig latrines with local materials to prevent the spread of cholera and related diseases in the Abyei region.

Meanwhile, Madam Nyandeng Arop Ayuel asked the community to increase sanitation and hygiene to prevent cholera disease.

She also appealed to the government to provide a sewage truck to play an essential role in maintaining sanitation standards, protecting the environment, and supporting public health infrastructure.

Moreover, Madam Achai Deng Kuol said it is important to advocate for cholera preventive protocols and measures such as drinking clean water, consuming clean food, practicing hygiene, and vaccination.

On 11th June 2025, the Ministry of Health in Abyei Special Administrative Area officially declared the outbreak of cholera.

19/06/2025

On the second day of activities of the Abyei Women's Drug Prevention Conference, Mr. Bol Biong Bol, the program manager of DETCRO, presented a session on drugs and their effects on families and society.

Mr. Bol highlighted the impacts of drug abuse on individuals and its consequences, such as health deterioration, including mental illness and physical weakness, poor performance in schools and workplaces, addiction and dependence, and the risk of accidents and violations.

Biong added that drugs have a serious impact on families, leading to marital problems, financial difficulties, and neglect of children.

Meanwhile, its impact on society leads to an increase in crime and insecurity, poor community development, youth unemployment, wasted potential, a burden on health services, and erosion of cultural values and dignity.

He clarified that the community has an essential role to play in preventing drug use by educating children early about the dangers of drugs, promoting healthy activities and role models, supporting each other in reporting drug dealers, and building peer support groups.

In his part, Mawien Madit representing Mijak youth association, urged the government to apply legal procedures against drug addicts and drug dealers, strengthen the main checkpoints, prohibit drugs in Abyei, conduct awareness campaigns on drug abuse, and enhance job opportunities for the youth to mitigate the high rate of drug use in the area.

Meanwhile, Chol Matiok representing Amenth-Aguok youth association, urged Abyei Municipality and the Ministry of Health to conduct regular rummages of private health premises such as clinics and pharmacies and prohibit the selling of medication without medical prescriptions or concerns.

Matiok added the importance of conducting counseling sessions for the youth about the dangers of drugs.
The second day of the conference witnessed presentations on different types of drugs such as Tramadol, Bongo, Ma*****na, and many others.

18/06/2025

Abyei launches a conference to combat drug abuse

By Makuac Deng Ayei

The Abyei Women’s Union launched the first-ever drug abuse combat conference in the Abyei Special Administrative Area on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, and was facilitated by DETCRO.

The occasion was officiated by the Ministry of Infrastructures and Public Utilities, Hon. Kon Manyiet Matiok, representing H.E. the Chief Administrator of the Abyei Special Administrative Area.

The five-day conference is under the theme: "Together for an Abyei Free of Drugs." It is attended by 80 people from various categories, including chiefs, spiritual leaders, youth from the four Counties association, women, and the Council of Churches.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Akuot Chol Deng, a representative of the DETCRO organization, stated that the gathering aims to discuss and address drugs and drug abuse, the effects of drugs on families and society, the role of the media in raising awareness of the dangers of drugs, and the role of law in preventing drug abuse.

Chol added that the DETCRO organization will continue empowering youth and women to ensure a community free of drugs.

In her remarks, Abyei Women's Chairlady Ms. Awour Anyiel Amath stated that Abyei Women and Group 10 came up with an initiative to conduct a conference on drug abuse to limit its dangers in the community and among the youths who are victims of drug abuse.

Meanwhile, Mr. Deng Aguer Deng Abiem, Abyei Youth Union Chairperson, emphasized the importance of resisting and preventing drug abuse and adhering to cultural values.

He urged the community to work collectively with youth, CPCs, chiefs, and spiritual leaders to limit the issue of drug addiction through awareness campaigns.

For her part, Mama Lemona C***r Deng, representing the mothers, said the issue of drug addiction in Abyei has led to the r**e of children due to the influence of drug, which is prohibited in Ngok Dinka values.

She urged families to protect their children from taking drugs and alcohol by monitoring them strictly.

Mou Alei Majith, known as "Mou-Makur," spiritual father of the Chiir Manyuar generation, and on behalf of the spiritual fathers of the newly named generations, urged his counterparts in Ngok Dinka Chiefdoms to protect the community as in times of the ancestors.

Clarifying that mismanaging the generations seems like mismanaging the entire Ngok at large: "Let us take the lead as spiritual fathers to ban our generations strictly from prohibited values." He reiterated.

The Ngok Dinka paramount Chief Bulabek Deng Kuol urges the prioritization of tackling drug abuse among the youths, which can lead to fostering healthier, more informed youths and resilient future generations. He reaffirms that this conference will ultimately contribute to the overall stability and prosperity of Ngok Dinka society.

Abyei civil society Secretary General Madam Rose Monytoc Dau said tackling drug abuse in the area is very essential now to rescue our Youths.

Dau added that the area witnessed almost 21 motorist accidents in the last two years, which resulted in death and serious injuries, because of riding under the influence of alcohol, bongo, and others.

She asked the community to collaborate with the CPCs to address the challenges of drug abuse in the Abyei Special Administrative Area.
Meanwhile, Acting Inspector of CPCs Gen. Ring Mawien Nyikuac assured that they will arrest the drug dealers, addicts and apply legal procedures to limit and prevent youth involvement.

The Minister of Infrastructures and Public Utilities, who is representing the Chief Administrator, Hon. Kon Manyiet Matiok, said the government of Abyei will work collectively with the Chiefs, youths, and security organs to address the challenges of drug abuse in the area.

Manyiet added that the addiction to alcohol, Bongo, and other drugs influences the youth and leads to the killing of their parents because of adopting foreign cultures and values of taking drugs.

Moreover, Matiok stated that the current economic situation and high rate of unemployment have led to an increasing addiction to alcohol and drugs among the youth.

The occasion was attended by the Minister of Peace and Reconciliation, the Minister of Information, Communication, Culture, Youth and Sports, chiefs, spiritual fathers of the Chiir Manyuar, the Gol Achaak, the Magak Mareng, the Kill Achueng, and the Magany Diil generations.

14/06/2025

Rumamer Commissioner visits to Marial

The Commissioner of Rumamer County of Abyei Special Administrative Area, Lt. Colonel Honorable Lual Chol Deng, accompanied by the Achaak Chiefdom Chief Nyuol Ayuel Kuot, Chief of Diil Chiefdom Arop Kuol Kon, and other chiefs, conveyed an official visit to Marial Achaak village of Rumamer County on Friday, 13th June 2025.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Lual said the purpose of the visit was to assess the general situation in Marial Achaak so that they could address the challenges faced by the community.

Chol added that the authorities of Rumamer County assigned 15 individuals to the Community Protection Committee in Marial Achaak, while they would enhance proper health care services and open the school to operate so children can be enrolled.

He appealed to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA to protect the civilians and their properties, deliver services to the residents of Marial Achaak.

In his part, Ismail Malek, Rumamer County CPC administrator, said he brought 15 CPC individuals and they would collaborate with UNISFA in Marial Achaak to ensure security for the civilians.

Meanwhile, the Ghanaian commander in charge of the Marial Achaak reaffirmed their cooperation with the local community, CPC chiefs, and the local authorities to achieve various objectives, such as ensuring security, delivering services, and fulfilling their mandates.

Moreover, Marial Achaak's village Chief Mawien Mayol Ameth asked the newly appointed Commissioner to try his best to deliver services such as security, proper health care, and education in Marial Achaak village.

Mayol assured the Commissioner of their collaboration with the government to address the challenges the area is facing.

Early this month, Honorable Lual Chol Deng, Commissioner of Rumamer County of Abyei Special Administrative Area, conveyed an official visit to Awal Diil after his appointment in late May 2025.

14/06/2025

HASS concludes Youth Leading Peace workshop in Abyei

Thursday, 12th June 2025, Hope Africa South Sudan Organization concluded Youth Leading Peace; establishing participatory and inclusive mechanisms for the implementation of the Youth Peace and Security Agenda in South Sudan. Facilitated by Hope Africa South Sudan in cooperation with UNESCO, the National Ministry of Peacebuilding, the Head of the Department of Information, Communications, Culture, Youth and Sports, and the Head of the Department of Peace and Reconciliation in Abyei Special Administrative Area.

Under the theme: Capacity building for young people in selected locations in South Sudan.

In his remarks, HASS project coordinator Mr. Ochaya Bosco said the aim of the workshop is to build youth capacity to advocate for peace within Abyei Special Administrative Area and nationwide to ensure a culture of peace and harmony, for achieving development, stability, and coexistence.

Bosco added that youth are victims who have been targeted and mobilized to be tools of war, tribalism, as they had been influenced by elders and politicians.

For his part, Joseph Yai Aru, a representative of the Abyei Youth Union Chairman, recommended that Hope Africa South Sudan support youth initiatives in Abyei, such as implementing the recent Ngok-Twic Youth peace dialogue initiative to carry out its recommendations and resolutions, conducting joint rallies, radio talk shows, prior consultations with the community before conducting any activity, and community awareness campaigns on drug abuse by youth within their community.

He asked for engaging youth in sports activities by improving playgrounds and providing sports uniforms and materials, as well as emphasizing the importance of economic empowerment of youth in Abyei Special Administrative Area by training them in entrepreneurship skills.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the National Youth Union Motwakil Mamour stated that it's a collective effort for the youth in the ASAA and the entire youth of South Sudan to live peacefully and achieve lasting peace at the national level.

Mamour asked the Abyei Special Administrative Area government to support youth and empower them financially to achieve their objectives in the community.

Moreover, Mr. Deng John Akuei, the Senior Inspector for peace monitoring in the national Ministry of Peacebuilding, who is representing the national Ministry, said that South Sudan indeed needs an essential role to be led by the youth to achieve peace that would prevail throughout the nation.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Department of Information, Communications, Culture, Youth and Sports, and official spokesperson of the Abyei Special Administrative Area government, Hon. Yohana Akol Ngor, thanked Hope Africa South Sudan for conducting an invaluable youth capacity-building program in peacebuilding to sensitize them to the importance of peace and not to be manipulated as tools for promoting conflict.

Akol clarified that the priorities of the Abyei Special Administrative Area government are to support the youth in achieving internal and external peace with neighboring states.

Ngor expected that Ngok youth and the Abyei Special Administrative Area government will be receiving youth counterparts from Twic County in the coming days to conduct joint rallies in Abyei and later in Twic County of Warrap state.

13/06/2025

Ministry of Health convenes partners' cholera response meeting

The Ministry of Health in Abyei Special Administrative Area Thursday, 12th June 2025, convened partners' cholera response gathering.

This is the first meeting following announcement of cholera outbreak in the area yesterday by the Acting Minister of Health who doubles as Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Public Utilities Hon. Kon Manyiet Matiok.

Acting Director General Mr. Bol Makor, who chaired the meeting told Abyei FM that they have taken several measures to curb the spread of disease through proactive means.

He said disease prevention and stemming should start from small community to densely populated areas and this work has begun on Thursday.

"We have activated Boma HealthWorker BHW to spearhead theawareness and sensitisation. These groups were trained earlier as part of the preparedness plan. They comprised from94 members from all fourcountriesandAbyei Municipality," he said.

World Health Organisation, WHO and International Organisation for Migration, IOM will assist these teams with necessary resources and supplies.

Mr. Makor revealed that Center Treatment Units (CTUs) for cholera patients have been setup in Amiet under direct supervision of Save the Children, MSF Hospital in Amenth-Beek, Abyei Civil Hospital run by State Ministry of Health, Awolnhom and Jiolok under Goal.

He added that night emergencies from Amiet will be handled by UNISFA ambulance while SMoH ambulance will carry patients from the south with escorts of UNISFA peacekeepers troops.

Also, UNISFA was tasked to assist with water testing and the provision of clean drinking water in the residential areas.

11/06/2025

BREAKING NEWS...

The Ministry of Health in Abyei Special Administrative Area today 11th June 2025, declares the outbreak of cholera in the Abyei Box.

In a press conference and in the presence of supporting partners, the Acting Minister of Health Hon. Kon Manyiet Matiok announces the cholera outbreak as a matter of public health concern.

Out of 37 suspected cases recorded and documented, three samples were sent to the National Public Health Laboratory, two confirmed positive and one was negative. Two cases of females around the Amiet market had died.

The Ministry of Health is urgently calling on partners to setup response interventions for case management, WASH activities, community mobilisation, and provision of essential supplies.

It is also urging the public to strictly adhere to public health guidance and protocols such as the use of treated or boiled water, proper hands hygiene, avoid open defecation and seeking immediate health care at the nearest health facility when experiencing symptoms of acute watery diarrhea.

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