Government officials shut down sales of dangerous drinks and drugs across Western Bahr El Ghazal State. The new rules started working on June 16 and target cheap liquor that hurts local communities. State leaders want to protect young people from addiction and crime. Uganda Waragi and the painkiller Tramadol both made the banned list. Samuel Nicola Cornelio calls the move a lifeline for struggling families.
Officials worry about rising crime rates linked to alcohol abuse. Cheap spirits flood the market and destroy neighborhoods. The Council of Ministers spent weeks creating the new policy. Hillary Musa warns that lawbreakers face three to six months behind bars. Local brewers who depend on alcohol sales must find new ways to earn money.
Uganda loses a major customer for its beverage exports because of the ban. South Sudan bought over 50 million dollars worth of drinks from Uganda last year. Trade experts fear diplomatic problems between the two countries. East African Community rules usually prevent such trade barriers. Ugandan companies shipped more than 1,200 alcohol loads to various buyers during 2024.
Research shows that one person out of every seven drinks too much across northwestern South Sudan. Poverty and stress push many people toward harmful habits. Local women brew traditional drinks to support their households. Mental health services remain scarce throughout the region. The World Health Organization links alcohol to millions of deaths worldwide each year.
Officials worry about rising crime rates linked to alcohol abuse. Cheap spirits flood the market and destroy neighborhoods. The Council of Ministers spent weeks creating the new policy. Hillary Musa warns that lawbreakers face three to six months behind bars. Local brewers who depend on alcohol sales must find new ways to earn money.
Uganda loses a major customer for its beverage exports because of the ban. South Sudan bought over 50 million dollars worth of drinks from Uganda last year. Trade experts fear diplomatic problems between the two countries. East African Community rules usually prevent such trade barriers. Ugandan companies shipped more than 1,200 alcohol loads to various buyers during 2024.
Research shows that one person out of every seven drinks too much across northwestern South Sudan. Poverty and stress push many people toward harmful habits. Local women brew traditional drinks to support their households. Mental health services remain scarce throughout the region. The World Health Organization links alcohol to millions of deaths worldwide each year.
