"SSPDF' Soldier Allegedly Kills Younger Brother Over Financial Dispute in Warrap State

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  SSPDF. South Sudan People's Defense Forces 'SSPDF' soldier today was believed to have shot and killed his younger brother over financial disagreements in Gogrial East County-Warrap State.  According to eyewitnesses and family members. 1st Lieutenant Geng Tong Geng shot his brother twice over the misuse of 1 Million SSP. The deceased Arol Tong Geng was imprison in Kwacjok and was released earlier because the family requested for his release.  The dispute between the brothers was meant to be settled amicably but the 1st. Lieutenant Geng couldn't control his resentment and opted to end his younger brother's life.  Local State and County Authorities have not yet commented on the incident but concerned community members are calling seeking for justice.  Such family conflicts can escalate quickly in this region, where access to resources often exacerbates tensions within families and communities.  This tragedy underscores ongoing social challenges in Warrap State, where

Gok State Assembly Removed Its Speaker


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.

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