Security Breach at Paloch Airstrip: Two National Security Officers Arrested ‎

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Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol. Assistant Chief of Defence Forces For Operation and Training.  ‎Tension flared in Upper Nile State on Tuesday after two national security personnel were arrested for attempting to forcibly enter Paloch Airstrip.  ‎ ‎According to the State Governor, the incident triggered a brief exchange of fire, though calm was quickly restored. ‎ ‎This alarming development comes at a time when Paloch and surrounding areas are already grappling with a deteriorating security situation.  ‎ ‎Over the weekend, at least seven people were killed and four others injured during a deadly attack at Paloch market in Melut County. The attackers fled the scene and remain at large. ‎ ‎Authorities have not yet released details about the motive behind the airstrip breach, but investigations are ongoing. The Governor assured the public that security has been reinforced at key locations. ‎ ‎International reactions have followed swiftly. IGAD envoys and several Western embassies...
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Western Lakes State Governor Sacked The State Information Minster

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The Newly appointment Western Lakes State Governor sacked the information Minister Hon. Majak Isaac Ror.  

Governor Mahmud Solomon Deer gave no reason for the dismissal of the Information Minister and did not even replace the minister.  
 
Hon. Mahmud Solomon Deer also did some reshuffling in his cabinet by appointing the former Youth and Sports as the new Deputy governor of Western Lakes State. 

He also replaced the Youth and Sports Minister by appointing Zachariah Ater as the new Youth and Sports Minister.  
 
More to come shortly.... 

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