‎Tension Rise in Malakal Amid Clashes Between Government Forces and White Army in Upper Nile ‎

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 Wounded soldiers lie in bed at the general military hospital Juba.  ‎Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, is on edge as wounded soldiers from recent clashes in Ulang County arrive in the city, sparking fear among residents particularly from the Nuer community.  ‎ ‎The fighting, which began in February, involves the White Army, a militia group largely composed of Nuer youth, and government troops. ‎ ‎According to Maj. Gen. Joseph Mayen Akon, the state's police commissioner, two criminal attacks have been recorded in recent days, but he denied allegations of widespread violence against Nuer civilians.  ‎ ‎He stressed that the incidents were not ethnically targeted, but acknowledged that tribal tensions and traumatic memories of past violence in Malakal were stoking fear. ‎ ‎"Any reports of fighting elsewhere now trigger anxiety here," he said. ‎ ‎Though the market remains open and daily activities continue, the arrival of injured soldiers has created an uneasy at...
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17 Year Old Boy Shot By National Security Officer In Bor

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A rogue National Security Officer Shot a 17 year old boy in Bor during the celebration of the SPLA day.  
Atong Kuol Manyang, The Jonglei State Minister Of information said that “According to the report we got, the soldier was under the influence of Bangi/Marijuana.” 
According to the State Minister Of Information the officer was heavy intoxicated with bang and alcohol.
The confrontation started when the officer spotted the kid putting on a unique cap which can change it colors when exposed to sunlight.  
The uncle of the kid said that “He asked the boy why he was putting on such a cap, the boy wondered why he could not wear such a cap. He told the officer it is just a normal cap. But the soldier took the cap from the boy’s head, and walked away.” 
The uncle further said that “The boys followed him, trying to persuade him to forgive them and return the cap, but he immediately turn around and shot one of the boys on the leg.” 
The wounded boy is currently under medication in Bor Civil Hospital. The officer is also under arrest as he awaits to be arraign in the Court as the State Information Minister confirms “The person who shot him was an officer of the National security and the step that was taken by the government yesterday -immediately after the incident was to arrest him, and hand the matter over to the police.” 

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  1. Unknown18 May 2019 at 08:43

    He must held accountable!... In order to cut those hands of national security of looting people!

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  2. Unknown18 May 2019 at 08:45

    He must held accountable! In order to cut those horns of national security of looting people.

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  3. Securability Protection25 July 2019 at 02:43

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