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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South Sudan Council Of Churches Reminds The Warring Parties To Respect Ceasefire

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Fr. James Oyet the general secretary of the Southern Sudan Council of Churches said that “The truth is, if you don’t compromise for the love of South Sudan, then it is you.”  Fr. James was making this statement in relations to the views of the Southern Sudan Council of Churches.

Fr. James Oyet statement came after various reports of ceasefire violation in the Equatoria region at large. The region mostly affected by the violation of the cease fire agreement is the Yei River State and the Amadi States.

Eye Radio contacted the Amadi State deputy governor and he confirmed that over the weekend around 15 people have been killed between the SPLA-IO forces loyal to Dr. Riek Machar and the NAS forces loyal to Gen. Thomas Cirilo.

Fr. Oyet insisted that the Southern Sudan Council of Churches is appealing to the warring parties to bring peace to the country and also he said that “But remember God will hold you accountable, not before a court, but the justice of God.”

The Southern Sudan Council of Churches is an organization consisting of the Roman Catholic Church, Episcopal Church of Sudan, Presbyterian Church of Sudan, African Inland Church, Sudan Pentecostal Church.

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