SSPDF and Agwelek Forces Capture New Fangak in Jonglei State ‎

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‎ SSPDF Soldier  ‎Government troops from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), backed by the Agwelek militia, have taken control of New Fangak (Phom) in Fangak County, Jonglei State, following a coordinated military offensive against forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the White Army. ‎ ‎Major General Paromi Angui, the SSPDF operations commander and deputy commander of Agwelek forces, confirmed the capture, stating that the operation began on May 12 and resulted in the seizure of both New Fangak town and the Alel area to its south. ‎ ‎According to Gen. Paromi, government forces suffered minimal losses, with one soldier killed and a few others wounded.  ‎ ‎He claimed that the opposition suffered heavier casualties and reported the capture of two SPLA-IO fighters. He also noted that air power and river barges supported the operation. ‎ ‎Eyewitnesses and reports from the ground indicated that several houses were seen burning i...

South Sudan President Orders Investigation Into Crude Oil Pre-Sale By Former Petroleum Minister


Just less than two weeks ago after sacking Petroleum Minister Hon. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, South Sudan President ordered investigation into his crude oil pre-sale deals.  
South Sudan President also organized an investigation committee to complete the inquiry.  
President Salva Kiir also said that “ascertain the number of pre-sale agreements and companies allocated crude oil on the basis of pre-sale.”
The investigation is expected to take 14 days only.  The committee will investigate:
1. The process of crude oil pre-sale and Taxes
2. Verifying the crude oil pre-sale data
It is still unclear to why the president ordered the investigation but it is believed to be because of corruption activities in the petroleum department.  
More to come shortly.... 

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