13 Killed in Jonglei Clashes Over Disputed Fishing Ground.

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‎Jonglei State, South Sudan. At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in renewed communal clashes between the Hol and Ayual communities in Jonglei State, officials confirmed on Thursday. ‎ ‎The deadly fighting broke out on Wednesday at Bioth-Agany Fishing Island, a disputed area between Duk and Twic East counties, after armed youth from the Hol community of Duk reportedly launched an attack on the island currently claimed by the Ayual community of Twic East. ‎ ‎Twic East County Commissioner Juach Arok Juach stated that seven people from his community were killed, seven others wounded, and four remain missing. He added that Hol youth are still occupying the area and tensions remain high. ‎ ‎On the other side, Duk County Commissioner John Chatim confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries among the Hol community.  ‎ ‎“We are urging our youth to cease fighting and allow the government to take over the matter and investigate. There must be accountability,” Chatim s...

Interior Minister Summoned By Parliament To Explain His Order To Shoot Motorist With Tinted Windows


South Sudan National Parliament summoned Mr. Michael Chiengjiek the Minister Of Interior over his order to shoot motorist with tinted windows.  
His orders were made last week exactly on Friday branding motorist with tinted windows as criminals or those with numberless number plate.  
The Minister of Interior order caused a public outcry from the public. The lawyers and civil activist when as far as quoting the the constitution Act,  2003. The act do not state anything to do with tinted windows. 
The speaker of the parliament during the parliamentary session Hon. Lino Makana said that “I have just signed all the letters, including the one for the Minister of Interior about the tinted glasses.”
So the parliament are waiting and have signed a letter to be addressed to Hon. Kuol Manyang Minister of defense and Hussein Mar Humanitarian Minister said the speaker of the parliament “On Monday, the Minister of Defense will be here, the Minister of Interior will be here, the minister of Humanitarian Affairs will be here and the governors.”
A final decision will be made when all the governors and the two ministers will be attending the next parliamentary session. 
More to follow shortly.... 

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