Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference or SCBC Secretariat in Juba on Thursday, 18th, 2015 was raided by armed buglers who were dressed in military uniform.
According to the Catholic Radio Network (CRN) the burglars drove in the compound in two vehicles, broke part of the fence and started hunting for security guards.
SCBC lost several items worth thousands of South Sudanese Pounds. These include seven laptop computers and cash.
The incidence has also affected the operation of CRN which is also housed at the same compound.
Meanwhile, the National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan has endorsed a Standard Gauge Railway Protocol for the country. The Protocol caters for provision of alternative oil transportation through Northern Corridor that includes Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan.
The Assembly added adoption of this Protocol means creating employment opportunities for South Sudanese. The Northern Corridor cooperation partners share the cost of operation and maintenance of the railway regional enterprise.
The protocol seeks to address infrastructure, energy, trade and regional integration in the Northern Corridor linking to the Great Lakes region via Kenyan seaports.