Unity State Embraces Peace: VP Taban’s Tour Highlights Stability and Growth ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a comprehensive briefing from the Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, following his recent peace mission to Unity State, where he also attended the Centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in the region. ‎ ‎During the meeting, VP Taban Deng Gai provided detailed insights into his tour, which included several community engagements aimed at promoting peace and stability.  ‎ ‎He emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that South Sudan never relapses into conflict, reaffirming President Kiir’s strong message of lasting peace. ‎ ‎Vice President Taban Deng Gai also praised the increase in school enrollment across the country, commending parents for their dedication to education and the future of South Sudan’s children.  ‎ ‎He noted that the peace message was warmly received by the people of Unity State, who expressed their full support for continued efforts towards stability. ‎ ‎He further stressed the...
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South Sudan Council Of Ministers Approved Over Three Million USD For treatment Of SSPDF

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South Sudan Council of Ministers approves a budget of over Three (3) Million Dollars to cater for the wounded South Sudan People Defense Force (SSPDF). 
Over 250 soldiers wounded had been identified an they needed a proper medical attention. The meeting was attended by 10 ministers chaired by President Salva Kiir. 
Michael Makuei the Minister of Information said that “It was found that it’s very important that wounded heroes are treated because without being treated definitely we will be neglecting a very important part of our society, very important part of the army and as such it’s decided that this  wounded heroes to be given necessary attention and money is paid for their treatment. So the amount which was requested for the treatment of the 281 wounded heroes is the sum of 3, 211, 571 USD or in other words in South Sudanese Pound its 500,463,811 SSP, the amount was approved and the minister of finance was directed to release this amount.”
The question the civilians are asking is this another scheme of looting the mony since no clear mechanism was in place in relation to the transfer of money to the beneficiaries.
More to follow shortly.... 

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