South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Staff Writer
The Centre for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has raised serious concerns regarding credible reports indicating that many civil servants are earning as little as 50,000 to 100,000 SSP. The CPA asserts that these amounts are far below what is necessary to support families in light of rising living costs.
In a statement seen by the Dawn, the organisation urged the Government of South Sudan to fulfil its constitutional obligation by providing civil servants with full and transparent fiscal payments, rather than what appear to be insufficient disbursements.
It stated that paying salaries to civil servants is not a privilege—it is a constitutional right and a cornerstone of government accountability and service delivery.
“CPA is deeply concerned by credible reports indicating that many civil servants are receiving amounts between 50,000 and 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP). These payments are inadequate and do not meet the basic needs of workers and their families, especially amid the rising cost of living.”
The CPA urged the government to publicly disclose how much each civil servant is entitled to receive and how much has actually been paid.
It noted that transparency and accountability are essential to restoring trust in public institutions and ensuring the dignity of civil servants who serve the nation.
“CPA stands in solidarity with all public workers and reiterates its call for the government to uphold its responsibilities by providing adequate and timely fiscal payments, not ’empty cheapest’ alternatives that compromise livelihoods.”
