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Livestock Prices Increase in South Sudan The current insecurity in parts of Jonglei State has led to an increase of livestock prices at the local market. 29 December 2012 Livestock at a local market in Juba. [] BOR, 28 December 2012 [Gurtong] – During the year, cattle traders moved freely from Ayod, Fangak, and Bentiu using river transport and Duk and Uror by use of road during the dry season. In Pibor County, the traders are freeing because of insecurity on the road and this has affected business in the area. James Panchol, a trader in the town says prices have gone up to 5,000 South Sudanese pounds (SSP) for a cow and it’s expected to get even higher. Last year there was booming business between Jonglei and Central Equatoria states where Murle from Pibor escorted their cattle to Juba and some Dinka men also transported their bulls using vehicles to sell in Juba. Cattle business is one of the most international businesses in South Sudan which

Residents Flee Bangui As Rebels Pause For Talks Residents of Central African Republic's riverside capital Bangui fled in overloaded cars and boats on Friday or stockpiled food and water as rebel forces paused at the city gates for ceasefire talks. 29 December 2012 Smoke is seen after residents of Central African Republic participated in a protest in front of the French Embassy in the capital Bangui, December 26, 2012.[Credit: Reuters/Stringer] By Paul-Marin Ngoupana BANGUI 29 December 2012 [REUTERS] - An insurgency has swept across much of the poverty-stricken but resource-rich former French colony since December 10, posing the biggest threat yet to President Francois Bozize's nearly 10 years in power and threatening a humanitarian crisis. The government on Thursday urged Western powers France and the United States to h

Governor Delivers Promises To Yirol East The Lakes State Governor, Chol Tong Mayay has opened seven developmental facilities including a Fishery, Judiciary Center, a Freedom Square, Water system, Zain Network and Prison Services in Adior eastern part of Yirol East County. 24 December 2012 Governor Chol Tong said the next mission will be to strengthen security and protect lives and property across all areas suspected to have threats. [gurtong] By Gabriel Mayom RUMBEK, 24 December 2012 [RUMBEK] - Yirol East County is located in Eastern part of Rumbek, the capital of Lakes state. Governor Chol Tong urged the public to stay in peaceful to allow more development projects to be implemented. “Those are part of my campaign in 2010 election – I came here today to celebrate with you and have a joy with all of you – you are all in my heart,” he said. He said the next mission will be to strengthen security and protect lives and property by reinforcing sec