Nasir Trial Adjourned as MP Gatwech Lam Puoch Begins Defense ‎

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‎The Special Court handling the Nasir incident has adjourned proceedings until Monday, June 15, after the third accused, MP Gatwech Lam Puoch, began presenting his defense. ‎ ‎Gatwech, a member of the National Legislative Assembly representing Nasir County, rejected allegations linking him to activities related to the Nasir incident.  ‎ He told the court that his actions were part of his constitutional duties as an elected representative and were aimed at reducing tensions in Nasir and Ulang counties. ‎ ‎The lawmaker said a press conference cited by prosecutors was intended to encourage dialogue, address rumors, and help prevent conflict rather than incite violence.  ‎ He maintained that he was fulfilling his responsibility to represent and speak on behalf of his constituents. ‎ ‎Gatwech also argued that the Nasir crisis should be viewed within the wider context of challenges facing the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement, citing concerns raised by various political act...
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Members Of Parliament Keen To See The National Dialogue End Positively

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The Chairperson Of The Information Committee In the Parliament, says The Members of the Legislative Assembly are keen to see the National Dialogue end positively.
 
Mr. Paul Bonju reiterated that it will be an insult to all South Sudanese if the National Dialogue do not end positively and that all the MPs are hoping for a more positive outcome.
 
He calls on the executive not to see journalists as soldiers and their cameras and recorders as guns.
 
Yoane points out that journalists and many South Sudanese are traumatized because their freedom of expression is abused.
 
UNDP Country Director, Kamil Kamal Aldin says the National Dialogue should be used for making peaceful society.


 
Freedom of expression should not be restricted to a specific sector, but be for all stakeholders, he notes.
 
The official were addressing high level forum on freedom of expression on Thursday in Juba.
 
The forum was under the theme: “Fostering freedom of expression and access to information to create conducive environment for national dialogue and peace building”.

More to follow............
 

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