Jonglei witnesses spike in suicide cases

A local Non-Governmental Organization is deeply concerned about the rising number of suicide cases in Jonglei state. 

 

Salaam Action Network says there were four reported cases of people taking their lives in Jonglei state last month alone.  All the victims were identified as male.  

 

The organisation’s Executive Director, Makuei Achol Thiong attributes the spike to trauma, hardship and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. 

 

He spoke to Nelson Lwak in this interview.