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Nineteen '19' year old woman committed suicide in Lakes State, Rumbek East County

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  The local police of Lakes State confirmed that a 19 year old woman committed suicide in the County of Rumbek East in the village of Meen-Wal and the police withheld the deceased name for unknown reason.  This is not the first time for the young girls to commit suicide in the State, the first case was reported to the authorities  two days ago after a young girl committed suicide in Wulu County.  While speaking to the Media, Police Spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makwach said that, the police are conducting thorough investigation on why there is a rampant rise of suicide amongst girls in Lakes State.  “We have recorded several cases of suicide with the most recent being a 19-year-old girl who committed a suicide in Meen-wal village in Rumbek East County and the investigation is still ongoing to identify the cause of the suicide because the cases are rising. Last week alone, two suicide cases were reported,” Maj. Mabor said.  Lakes State Police Spokesperson further said that, they have b
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Appreciate President Salva Kiir For Accepting The Revitalized Peace Agreement

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  South Sudanese are advised to appreciate President Kiir efforts for accepting peace with the opposition groups. Read also:  Dr. Riek Machar Hires Janjaweed As His Bodyguards Yei River State  acting Governor was quoted saying that the president chose peaceful resolutions to the current ongoing civil war because he cares and love the people of South Sudan.  President Salva Kiir Will Not Attend Attend The Meeting In Addis Ababa The acting governor also applauded the efforts made by the opposition faction for working hand in hand with the government in order to bring peace.     Furthermore he calls for full democratic election after the transitional period and asked both parties to restore permanent ceasefire.   Incase you missed:  Fake Medical Doctor In Jail For Killing A Patient   The acting governor was quoted at an event while addressing people at Yei freedom Square.   More follow shortly.... 
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Dr. Riek Machar Hires Janjaweed As His Bodyguards

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A Sudanese Arabic newspaper is reporting that Riek Machar has hired Janjaweed as his bodyguards for his return to South Sudan. The Janjaweed have been renamed “Rapid Support Forces” and helped to suppressed the Sudanese protestors who toppled Bashir. Dr Riek who is currently in Khartoum will be accompanied by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the commander of Janjaweed who is currently part of Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council. The newspaper Al-Intibaha quoting unnamed sources in the Government of South Sudan reported that Riek will return to South Sudan next month to meet with President Kiir. The paper did not specify the date of the meeting. Dr. Riek Machar served as inaugural Vice President from 2011 until his dismissal in 2013 and also between April and July 2016 as first vice president.  More to follow shortly....
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President Salva Kiir Visits Museveni To Inform Him Of The Revitalized Peace Agreement Process

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the State House in Entebbe on Saturday. President Salva Kiir who is in Uganda for a one day working visit on the invitation of President Kaguta Museveni held bilateral talks with his Ugandan counterpart and the progress on the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Minister in the office of the President, Mayiik Ayii Deng and Director General of external security Thomas Duoth accompanied President Salva Kiir to Entebbe Uganda where he was highly received by Uganda senior government officials. The Minister in the office of the President, Mayiik Ayii Deng said, President Salva Kiir brief President Museveni on the progress for the implementation of the peace deal especially on the formation of the national army. Minister Mayiik said, President Salva Kiir brief President Museveni on his efforts to bring peace and stability in the neighboring country the Sudan. The two leaders also discussed
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Wau State Governor Visits Tonj State To Discuss Ways Of Implementing The Peace Resolution

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Hon. Angelo Taban the Wau State Governor visits Tonj State to discuss the peace implementation and resolution.  Wau State Governor met with his counterparts from Tonj and Gogrial State.   Wau State Governor was also accompanied with some of his State Ministers and also his security details.   His main mission of travelling to Tonj State was to discuss ways of dissemination of the agreed 23 recommendations that was earlier discussed in the previous meeting.     The three Governors held the meeting in Pakadit Tonj State.   More to follow shortly.... 
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Finance Minister Fires Head Of National Revenue Authority

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Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, the Minister of Finance has fired Dr. Olympio Attipoe the Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority. In Ministerial Order 08/2019 issued today, Mr. Salvatore said the Deputy Commissioner General will act in the lead role. No reasons were given for termination of Dr. Olympio’s services. Dr. Olympio recently fell out with senior government officials after he distanced the National Revenue Authority away from a scam approved by the Minister of Finance. The fraudulent business scheme was engineered by head of Traders’ Union Ayii Duang in which all businesses in South Sudan would have been required to register. Foreign businesses were to register with $100 USD and locals with 10,000 SSP. Ayii was to collect the money. The scheme was approved by the Minister of Finance Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, the commandant of SSNP Traffic Directorate General Kon John Akot, Director for Immigration, Passports and Nationality LTGEN John Akot Maluth, Di
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Finance Committee Plans To Purchase A Private Jet For President Kiir

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The Finance and Economic Planning Committee of the National Legislative Assembly has proposed that South Sudan should buy a presidential jet to be used by the President, the vice-presidents and senior members of the executive. Read also:  President Kiir Held Talks With Delegates From United Kingdom (UK) Currently, South Sudan charters planes from Kenya Airways and Rwanda Air for use by the president. The cost to South Sudanese tax payers is not publicly known but the National Courier understands it runs from hundreds of thousands to over two million dollars depending on the distance per trip. South Sudan spends millions of dollars in travel costs for government officials a year. Members of committee said purchasing a jet would curb travel expenditure from the office of the President. Read also:  Two Teachers Arrested For Stealing Over 1.5 Million SSP Teacher's Incentive The committee added that purchasing a plane would also ensure the “security of the president” is not
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President Salva Kiir Will Not Attend Attend The Meeting In Addis Ababa

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South Sudan National Minister Of Information said that President Kiir will not attend the meeting next week because the meeting does not include president Kiir.   IGAD invited all the signatories of the revitalized peace agreement in order to discuss challenges affecting the peace agreement.   Hon. Makuei Lueth said that “the meeting will take place in Addis Ababa on 21 August. The parties have been asked to send three representatives each for a consultative meeting, so the meeting does not include the president.”  The Information Minister also refused to disclose the names of the officials that will president the government.   He also added that the president is committed to re-unite the country again and will not jeopardize it.   Only few months left before the transitional government to be formed but some issues remain unsolved.   Issues like: forming a unified army, and the exact number of states.   More to come shortly... 
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President Kiir Held Talks With Delegates From United Kingdom (UK)

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit held talks this morning with a delegation from the United Kingdom. Read also:  Meet Nareh Aka Napirah South Sudanese Finest Musician Making Headlines Abroad The delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrew Stephenson on the peace process in South Sudan. President Kiir discussed a wide range of issues seeking to bolster bilateral relations between South Sudan and the United Kingdom. National Salvation Front (NAS) Said South Sudan Government Is Planning To Launch A Major Offensive Against NAS Forces Mr. Andrew reiterated the United Kingdoms commitment towards supporting the government and the people of South Sudan in achieving lasting peace and development for the country.
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Four Dead and Five Others Missing After A Vehicle Overturned On Luri Bridge

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A passenger vehicle overturned on Luri Bridge living four dead and five others missing, the vehicle was a passenger vehicle.   Read also:  Meet Nareh Napirah South Sudanese Musician Based In Abroad His Plans For Junub Sudan The vehicle overturned while trying to cross the already overflowing river at around 8pm confirmed Luri County Commissioner.   “Four bodies were recovered, but five people are still missing, 12 passengers survived.”  Luri County Commissioner also said that “At the moment, the vehicle is still floating in the river where we are waiting for a crane from Juba to pull it out.” Luri river has been known for killing many civilians just some months ago two people died in the river.   The big question is what happened to the six million pounds that was meant for the rehabilitation of the bridge? More to come shortly... 
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Meet Nareh Aka Napirah South Sudanese Finest Musician Making Headlines Abroad

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Why did you start to sing? I started singing because music had always  been part of my upbringing. My family, close and distant relatives had always practiced a type of music. The type of music that I grew up listening to had a different genre and melody to it. It's mostly composed out of traditional instruments and melodies. We call it Kojo in Diding'a language. In my earlier recordings, before moving to other genres such as Genge, Hip Hop, Reggae and and Dancehall, I incorporated much of these sounds, melodies and rhythms to mixes. These recordings and many more can be found on various social media sites like. https://www.soundcloud.com/Napirah https://www.reverbnation.com/Napirah https://www.youtube.com/Napirah Marital status? Single What are your plans for music industry in South Sudan? With the current situations in our country, I always advocate for social changes. My music seek to promote a better lifestyle in our country and encourages everyone to do the sam
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Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) To Increase Investment In South Sudan

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Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to increase investment in South Sudan, reveals managing director. Read also:  President Kiir Met With Delegation Of Investors From Canada and United States Of America Kenya Commercial Bank or KCB plans to increase investment in its South Sudan, according to according Managing Director. Roba Waqo Jaldesa told the press on Thursday that with 32 billion South Sudanese Pounds, KCB is reopening branches and introduced mobile banking to attract more customers. He explains to reporters in Juba that KCB has 122,000 customers and is targeting 200,000 by the end of next year Incase you missed:  South Sudanese are the leading Miraa (KHAT) Chewers in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Waqo said “we came to this country in 2006 as the first foreign bank and we have resiliently survived these challenges”. He added that “we have enough capital to invest in the market, both in brick and mortar and also in terms of technology. This year we have opened one new branch and w
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Kenya's Special Enjoy To South Sudan Arrived To Push The Revitalized Peace Agreement

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Kalonzo Musyoka Kenya's special envoy to South Sudan arrived in Juba to monitor and push for the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement.   South Sudan Presidential spokesperson said that Kalonzo met with South Sudan President and other senior government officials to look into the progress of the peace agreement.  President Salva Kiir Press office said that “the intention of his consultative meeting with the stakeholders and signatories to the revitalized peace agreement is to ensure that by the 12th of November 2019, all the arrangements will be in place for the formation of the transitional government of national unity.”  Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to facilitate the implementation of the peace agreement.  
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President Kiir Met With Delegation Of Investors From Canada and United States Of America

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The President of the Republic, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit met with a delegation of investors from Canada and the United States of America who are interested to invest in South Sudan in the areas of real estate, mining, oil refinery, manufacturing of metals, and advisory to financial institutions. The President met with the business investors from Canada and the United States in a meeting attended by a number of national ministers at the state house on Thursday. The chairman of CVMR corporation Kamran M khozan  appreciated President Salva Kiir for creating a condusive and friendly environment for investors to come and invest in South Sudan. Meanwhile South Sudan deputy head mission to United States of America, ambassador Gordon Buay said, the country is peaceful for investors tLo come and invest. More to come shortly...
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Bor - Juba Highway: Two Killed and Another Critically injured

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Local officials confirmed that two civilians killed and another seriously injured during an ambush attack along Juba-Bor highway. Read also:  South Sudan President Released Fifteen (15) Prisoners On Independence Day   The passengers travelling from Bor to Juba were attacked in an ambush in bangachorot confirmed the secretary general of Jonglei drivers union.   Mr. Deng Kur the secretary of Jonglei drivers union said that “The incident occurred at around 9 am when the vehicle was ambushed by gunmen. Two people including the driver were killed while another passenger was critically injured, those attackers looted personal belongings in the car that was carrying 17 passengers.” See also:  UN and UNCT Members Gives South Sudan Government 650 Million Dollars For 2019 Priorities Apart from killing the passengers the gunmen also looted personal belongings of the passengers.   The deputy commissioner of police Chol Deng Achiek said that “The attackers were in green militar
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Teacher Murdered In A Revenged Attack By Unknown Gunmen In Gok State

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Gok State witnessed the murder of a primary school teacher in the town of Cueibet, as local officials confirmed the news.  Read also:  South Sudan President Issued A Public Apology To Civil Servants Over Six Months Salary Delay The teacher who was teaching at Cueibet Girls Primary was shot by unknown gunmen and was reported dead said Isaac Mayom the State Minister of Local Government.   “The teacher was killed at around 8 pm in the market.“ Hon. Isaac Mayom further said that "there are people who are primary suspects but investigations are still underway." Incase you missed:  Fifteen (15) People Killed Including Paramount Chief In Manyangok County (Tonj State) The teacher was murdered as a result of a revenge attack. The revenge attack is very common in South Sudan.   The relative of the deceased teacher confirmed that the killing was indeed as a result of a revenge attack “the incident occurred at 7:30 pm, and those who killed him are not known but it was
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National Salvation Front (NAS) Said South Sudan Government Is Planning To Launch A Major Offensive Against NAS Forces

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Government forces are planning a major offensive against our forces in central Equatoria region, claim the National Salvation Front (NAS).  NAS Spokesman Suba Manase said that “According to the NAS military intelligence, the SSPDF [South Sudan People’s Defense Force] is planning to attack NAS positions in the three (3) axis of Jebel Lado and Terekeka on the western bank of the Nile and Mangalla on the eastern bank.”  NAS spokesman further said that they will defend their territory if the government decide to attack them. He also said that the looming government offensive was a result of the government failing to bring peace in the country.   On 2nd August 2019 government forces attacked NAS Forces in Lowi Hills killing two civilians and injuring countless more.   Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesman said that “What happened in Jebel Lado last week was an attack by armed robbers, so we went there to protect the citizens. We don’t know that those armed robbers are loyal to N
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Dr. Riek Machar Removed Adar State SPLM-IO Governor

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Dr. Riek Machar removed Adar State Governor and his counterpart for failing to stop the fighting between civilians and the SPLM-IO armed forces  Read also:  SPLM-IO: Lack Of Food And Essential Items May Delay Assembly Of -IO Forces At Cantonment Sites Governor Stephen Pal Kun was replaced immediately by Stephen Loma in a decree on August 5 by Dr. Riek Machar.   The deputy governor of Adar State was also replaced by Koang Ruot Luach.  Deputy SPLM-IO Manawa Peter Gatkuoth said that “The changes are definitely connected to the recent incidents in Mawut town. When people die, a decision has to be made.” Gen. Gathoth Gatkuoth Soldiers Clash With Taban Deng Gai Forces Leaving One Captain Dead The decree came after armed youths fought with the SPLM-O fighters loyal to Dr. Riek Machar.  More to follow shortly....  
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Fake Medical Doctor In Jail For Killing A Patient

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A quack medical doctor is now under police custody following the death of one of his patients.   The medical doctor works for one of the private clinic in Rumbek. The clinic is also known as Life Care.   The deceased patient known as Last Marial died as a result of medical complications after being issued drugs from the private clinic.   Rumbek Inspector of police Lt. Deng Manual said that the doctor is now under police custody after administering drugs to the deceased patient on 1st August 2019.  The quack medical doctor known as Abiaza Jimmy is awaiting legal procedures from the relatives of the deceased patient.     The public is now being cautioned not to rush to private clinic to buy drugs before going to the civil hospitals first.   More to follow shortly.... 
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South Sudan National Police Signed A Bilateral Agreement With Sudan Police Force

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The  South Sudan National Police  (SSNPS) signed a bilateral agreement with Sudan Police Force. In a ceremony held at the South Sudan Ministry of Interior headquarters in the capital Juba today. The two countries reached joint recommendations in the agreement including Visa on Arrival at the Airports and all points of entries to both citizen of two sisterly countries, opening of the borders ,exchange of security information on the organized and transnational crimes, capacity building,training, cooperation and border management and joint security investigation, strengthen surveillance patrol at the borders , control illegal movement of people at the existing border crossing points, monitoring teams, sharing and transfer of experience, coordination and enhancing the provision of logistical support as much as possible. Read also:  SPLA-IO and Government Clash in Yei River State Resulting to Death of 11 People In his address, the Inspector General of South Sudan National Police Se
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Two Teachers Arrested For Stealing Over 1.5 Million SSP Teacher's Incentive

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Two teachers of Ngath Secondary School are in police custody accused of taking teachers’ incentives totaling to one million and eight thouand on Saturday. Read also:  Greater Rumbek East Students Plead With South Sudanese To End Segregation, Discrimination, Cattle Raiding and Revenge Killing According to the police, head teacher Alfred Ater and chairperson of the board of directors Bith manyuon Ngor are allegedly reported to have divided the money meant for all teachers. Director-General of the Ministry of Education Agolder Alfred Mathok confirmed the arrest of the teachers. He says the ministry gave out the teachers’ incentives and Ngath Secondary School was allocated one million and eighty thousand South Sudanese Pounds. See also:  New Jonglei State Governor Forms His Government Police report indicates that at least eighty-three thousand five hundred South Sudanese pound is missing. Agolder explained that the other teachers have been paid and that the case of the two
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Gok State Assembly Removed Its Speaker

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Gok State Speaker has been relived from his duties by God State Assembly.  The speaker known as Veronica Umjuma Philip  was dismissed after the state members of parliament passed a decision to sack him  on 30-June-2019. Read also:  Western Lakes State Information Minister Sacked. Sixteen Members of Gok State Assembly raised the motion for the removal of the speaker immediately.  The motion was raised when the speaker posted sensitive information regarding Gok State to the Social Media and this triggered the move to sack her. See also:  South Sudan National Parliament In Turmoil Gok State Assembly earlier this year also impeached the State Minister Of Local Government and two Commissioners and one Member of Parliament.  Gok State is one of 32 States in South Sudan and was formerly part of the Lakes State and it boarders Tonj State and Lakes State. In 2014 Gok State Had a population of 174,460. More to follow shortly.... 
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South Sudan Joint Defense Board (JDB) Unable To Explain Why Government Soldiers Are Still Occupying Civil Buildings

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South Sudan Joint Defense Board (JDB) put to task to explain why government soldiers are still occupying civil buildings by the RJMEC chairperson.   See also  58 year old woman rape in Tonj State According to the RJMEC there are over forty (40) buildings being occupied by the SSPDF and the NSS.   This came after the government failed to form an Interim Government on May 12th and was pushed to November this year.  RJMEC chairperson said that  “I would expect to hear from the chairperson of the Joint Defense Board on why the deadline has not been met?”    Also the UN secretary general said that  “The key pending issues on the transitional security arrangements chapter two and the resolution on number of states by International Boundaries Commission will be solved through face-to-face meeting.” Read also:  President Salva Kiir Again Asked Dr. Riek Machar To Return To Juba   SSPDF and NSS are yet to respond...   More to follow shortly...  
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South Sudan Lawyer: South Sudan Can Only Be A Great Nation With The Rule Of Law And Implementing The Rule Of Law

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A South Sudan lawyer admits that South Sudan will only be considered a great nation if they implement the rule of law.   See also  South Sudan Lawyer Condemns President Kiir On The Ban Of South Sudan National Anthem Machar Manyiel through Good News Radio appeals to citizens of Rumbek and South Sudan at large to obey the rule of law to make the country capable to provide equal justice to all.   The lawyer known as Machar Manyiel is appealing to South Sudan Citizens to obey the rule of law give South Sudan Government a chance to provide justice in the new nation.   Machar Manyiel also admits that South Sudan can truly achieve peace when the citizens finally realized the importance of the rule of law in the country.   The lawyer also said that the citizens should combat corruption in the country and he urges the anti corruption commission must make some reforms to combat the vice.  See corruption related articles  Wau State Health Minister Impeached Over Corru
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