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  South Sudan President held a fruitful meeting with a member of the Sudanese Sovereign Council Member Malik Agar to discuss on how the two countries will prosper next year economically.  Breaking News: 50 year old woman commits suicide in Torit Eastern Equatoria State The two also discussed matters relating to security in the two nations, meaning security issues happening inside Sudan and South Sudan.  Trending news:  Western Equatoria State Governor said that he did not steal 100 million pounds Malik Agar the member of the Sudanese Sovereign Council said that the meeting was focused on peace and security between the two nations.  The Sudanese Sovereign Council Member also paid his tribute to the dead of Gen. John Kong Nyuon and the great lost of a great person to the people of South Sudan.  Read also:  Sudan government offered partial scholarship opportunities to our students South Sudan and Sudan recently opened their boarders for trade that means n...

On the eve of the new year one woman known as Acina Jina Peter decided to end her life by hanging herself in Torit the capital city of Eastern Equatoria.  Read also: Western Equatoria State Governor said that he did not steal 100 million ssp She hang her self in Mairo Village and the chief Mr. Ohisa Charles spoked to  Radiotamazuj  and said that the deceased use ropes to hang herself.  “The government should help in putting some measures to control alcohol consumption. Alcohol should not be taken in the morning hours. It can even be banned because our people are dying,”- Charles Ohisa.  Read also:  Lack of Opportunities pushed Refugees in Uganda to involve in gambling and other malpractices Meanwhile, Major General John Luny, Eastern Equatoria State Deputy Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incident, which he said was a result of excessive consumption of alcohol. The incident was confirmed by the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Major Gen. John Luny. ...

Alfred Futuyo Kara the governor of Western Equatoria State is accusing education officials in Mundri East and West of Embezzling education funds.  Breaking News:  South Sudan government said it is ready to protect all civilians He didn't name the corrupt officials but said that the officials of former 32 states and some officials from the current government are responsible for the embezzled funds.  In his owned words quoted below “I am asking the Director-General of Education in Mundri West and East Counties to inform us where and how they spend the 6 million pounds that have been transferred to them every month,”-Futuyo. More on  Sudan government offers partial scholarship opportunities to our students   Futuyo said that he tried to to talk with the cashiers but it was hard, “the cashiers of the defunct states for auditing, but they kept refusing to come.” His comments came after he was accused by the National Minister of Education of looting 100 million SSP....

The Government of South Sudan reiterated on its mission to use all necessary measures to protect all South Sudanese Civilians.  The statement came after a deadly clash between armed groups of Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative Area leading to massive displacement of civilians.  Deng Dau Deng, the Deputy Minister Of Foreign Affairs said that: “since early September and October, the government of South Sudan has been engaging in finding an amicable solution to the conflict in Upper Nile and also Jonglei state through the envisioned dispatch of high-level political leaders to those areas to dialogue on the root causes of the conflict and secure the peace and stability,” he said. “You have seen members of the assembly and members of the government travelling together to Upper Nile to address and to talk on the causes of the conflict that erupted in areas of Panyikang, Tonga, Fashoda and other places. The government has been very committed in that part of our country,” Dau sa...

University Of Khartoum Sudan  Kartoum government has offered partial scholarship opportunities to our South Sudanese students. The Sudan Cultural and Education Attachét to South Sudan said that eligible students can apply for the scholarship.  The requirements for the scholarship are: full knowledge of Arabic, copy of Sudan or South Sudan secondary certificate.  The circular states that the student should have money for the hostels and food, Sudanese government will not cater for it.  Most of the courses offered are sciences and the application form fees is 6,000 Sudanese Pounds.  

Businessmen from Gokmachar managed to bring in Aweil North County five Commercial Trucks fully loaded with food.  Aweil North County Commissioner Mr. vixtorino Ken Akoon said that “the road has not opened officially due to floods in the northern bank of Kiir Adem River. But on Wednesday, five trucks arrived from East Darfur to Gokmachar town, using the Kiir Pal route that is located west of Kiir Adem.”- He was speaking to  Radiotamazuj . Arrival of the commercial trucks has raised hope to the people and they expect the prices of stocks to drop.  One Bol Make who is a member of Aweil North Chamber Of Commerce said: “yes, five trucks have already arrived in Gokmachar, and some are still on the way coming. This is the first time this year for the trucks to arrive here because the Sudanese truckers were stranded on the north Bank of Kiir Adem and didn’t arrive here because the floodwater level was high.”  Also read:  sspdf retakes Gumuruk from the armed Jonglei Yout...

South Sudanese Army has retaken Gumuruk Town in the GPAA from the Jonglei Youths, an army spokesperson has said.  Gumuruk Town was attacked last week by Jonglei Youths leaving more than 50 people dead and countless casualties.  Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai said that  “Our forces regained control over Gumuruk. They entered Gumuruk yesterday [Wednesday 28th December 2022] at 5 in the evening,” said Gen. Lul. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai further said that “they [SSPDF] have successfully also resisted the white army in their effort to capture LIkuangoli. I was told that all of them the attackers have assembled south of Gumuruk.” GPAA Information Minister Hon. Abraham Kelang said that  “jonglei armed youth have attacked us in Gumuruk, but they still outside the headquarters of Gumuruk, so, they are in Manya-bol Payam,” Kelany said.

  South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda refugees camps are are saying lack of opportunities has forced them to engage in negative activities.  A Ugandan resident Mr. Ronald Milla confirmed this by saying most of the refugees spend their time on gambling and drug abuse because of boredom.  “People are suffering nothing to eat at all and getting money is also a problem also the school fees and everything here things are very difficult,” Milla told Eye Radio on Tuesday. He adds: “There is nothing to do except sleeping, playing cards and gambling because there is no work to do.” Uganda Refugees Camps is the biggest camp in world hosting South Sudanese Refugees following Kenya-Kakuma Refugee Camp. 

The Authorities of Jonglei State confirmed that 3 Three people have been confirmed killed in 2 two separate incidents.  Uror County Commissioner Machot Gatluak Kenyjak said that two men were murdered in Tiam Payam while on the next day they murdered another one in Motot Payam by alleged herdmen.  "On Sunday afternoon, two men were killed in a road ambush while heading to the neighboring Duk county. The following day at 10 pm, there was an attack on a cattle camp in Motot Payam in which a herdsman was killed and 220 heads of cattle raided," the commissioner said.  The commissioner was accusing the armed youths from GPAA Greater Pibor Administrative Area. 

Local officials said that several people are dead after armed Jonglei Youths Overran Gumuruk town in Greater Pibor Administrative Area.  The never ending violence escalated after the Jonglei Youths attack Bich-Bich area in Greater Pibor.  GPAA information Minister Hon.Abraham Kelang said the battle of Gumuruk town started on Tuesday evening and the clashes is still on going.  “Battles for Gumurk town started on Monday evening, and on Tuesday morning, it resumed at 7 am. In the afternoon, they managed to enter the town. But fighting is still ongoing within Gumuruk town because our youth and SSPDF soldiers are fighting off the attackers within the town,” he said.  Mr. Canaan Lelicho the head of GPAA Youths said that “In the afternoon at 1 pm, the SSPDF started retreating from Gumuruk because they are few in numbers and run out of ammunition. Now, those attackers are in the town, burning villages, even cutting down trees,”- Canaan Lelicho while speaking to Radiotamazuj....

  Tut Gatluak, the Chairperson of the Transitional National Committee, and also Presidential Advisor on Security The four boarder points between Sudan and South Sudan have all been re-opened, President Security Affairs Advisor said.  The four boarder points namely: Renk-Jebelein River Transport, Aweil-Mariam road transport then Panakwach-Bentiu. According to the Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs Mr. Tut Gatluak said that agreement to open the four boarders came after President Kiir and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan The Deputy Chairperson Of Sudan Sovereign Council discussed to open the boarders.  He said that “we took out the peace files of the two countries and we discussed the issue of the borders concerning the two countries, and the committee’s activities are very important,”  He further said that “The borders opened four outlets, the road to Renk – Jebelein, river transport, the road to Aweil – Mariam then Panakwach- Bentiu. All the discussions will cover the borde...

The people of Kenya are appealing to the warring parties to cease all hostilities and contain the escalating violence in the country.  Read also:  President Salva Kiir Assents Two Bills Into Law The remark was made by Kenya President William Ruto while announcing that Kenya will provide food aids to the internally displaced persons in Upper Nile and greater Jonglei. The Kenyan President said that the people of Kenya are concerned by the escalating violence in South Sudan.  Read also:  Bobby Longar Wife Murderer sentenced to death by hanging He said that women and children are the victims of the escalating violence in the northern part of South Sudan.  In his own words “I note with great concern the escalation of hostilities in neighboring South Sudan… The increasing insecurities, violence, displacement and unfolding humanitarian crisis are detrimental to peace and stability of South Sudan and East Africa region as a whole,” says Ruto in the statement. Read also:...

South Sudan President signed two bills into law on Friday.  The following Bills are; 1.National Prisons Service Act, 2011 (Amendment) Act, 2022 2. The National Civil Defence Service Act, 2022. Bobby Longar Akok Sentenced To death By Hanging Speaking to the Press, the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said the President also acceded International Conventions on Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons on their Destruction Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area Is Peaceful Dr. Marial further explained that President Kiir had also assented to the following Bills: The Sudan People’s Liberation Army Act, 2009(Amendment) Act, 2022 on the 29th of June 2022 and the Political Parties Act, 2022(Amendment) Act, 2022 on the 24th of June 2022. The High Court Sentence Prophet Abraham Chol Maketh To Three Years In Jail South Sudan had also ratified the United Nations Paris Climate Agreement, (the P...

  National Security officer Mr. Bobby Longar Akok was sentenced to death by the Juba High court.  Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area Is Peaceful Mr. Longar was convicted for the murder of his wife and her presumed love Mr. Chris in June at Bedouin Hotel. The two families were given. Chance to chose blood compensation or the death Penalty.  The Judge said that the wit ess produced evidence that confirms that the accused Bobby Longar shot his wife and friend Chris with five bullets each, killing them on the spot.  Gen. Kuol Manyang Said That Our Suffering Is Biblical Curse After being chance to deliberate on the sentencing the families of the two victims on Friday asked the court to hang the National Security officer to death by hanging. The Judge said that "this s court has sentenced Bobby Longar Akok to death by hanging for violating Article 206 of the Penal Code 2008,"Judge Sabor said. SPLM Secretary General Lam Both In Germany For Treatment The presiding ju...

  Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area has witness calm over the disputed boarder issue, the State Minister Of Information has said.  Read also:  Interior Minister and UNHCR Assess Refugee Situation In Yambio On Wedness December 21, the two communities had a clash that led to four dead and three being wounded on both sides. The clash forced the Authorities to to quell the inter communal conflict.  William Wolf while speaking to   eyeradio  said that “upon hearing this incident, the government of Warrap State under the leadership of the governor, H.E Manhiem Bol Malek, sent in the security forces that were deployed as upper zone in the area to quell down the situation. So, the incident was separated,”-Wol. Read also:  The High Court Sentence Prophet Abraham Chol Maketh To Three Years In Jail Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area had tension due to the outcome of communal violence.  In April this year the two communities had conflict...

Hon. Mahamoud Solomon Agook and UNHCR South Sudan Representative Mr. Arafat Jamal visted Makpandu Refugee Camp in Yambio County.  The camp hosts around 20,000 refugees from the DRC Democratic Republic Of Congo, Central Africa Republic, Sudan and many other countries. Minister Solomon said that "I have come to see the refugees who are here, I have visited many refugee camps, but Yambio this my first time to come here to see them and how they coexist with our host communities. And what are the benefits of our local communities from the project of UNHCR because since they are the host communities they need to benefit in terms of education, health, clean drinking water, and so on." For his part, UNHCR's Jamal said as partners they are ready to support refugees across the country. 

The self proclaim prophet Abraham Chol was sentence today to three years in Jail by the High Court.   Judge Simaya Salah when reading the sentence said that Prophet Chol is to serve his three years sentence or pay a fine of 500,000 SSP.  The court granted the defense team 15 days to appeal the judgment.   Abraham Chol was arrested in July 2021. Days before, the cleric had told his congregation during a Sunday service that both President Salva Kiir and his first deputy Riek Machar would be unseated from office on July 9th, the independence anniversary, to make way for new leadership.

  SPLM party official has confirmed that the party secretary general is currently in Germany undergoing treatment.  Read also:  Pariang lights up after 15 years of darkness The party official spoke to  radiotamazuj  and briefly described the surgery as successful and it was also a minor surgery.  Ever seen Lam Both went to Germany the party official said he had been in constant contact with him and he said that he is doing fine as per now.  Read also: Bobby Longar found guilty of murdering wife and friend The SPLM official said that “Some people have contacted me and expressed concerns about his health condition. But I can reassure the public that he is fine, I spoke with him, and his wife also spoke with me,”-SPLM official.  Gen. Kuol Manyang said that our suffering is biblical curse from Go d Lam Both was endorsed by the NLC "National Liberation Council" as the secretary general in the year 2021. 

  The people of Pariang had been living in darkness for Fifteen 15 years all thanks to the new Chief Administrator Mr. Stephano Wieu. Read also:  Bobby Longar Ako Found Guilty Of Murder By The High Court   The old power grid had been failing for years according to sources leading to frequen blackouts. The previous administrators tried to fix the problem but failed miserably.  The new Chief Administrator had his own ways to solve the power issue and he did managed to salvage the old power grid and being Electricity to the residents of Pariang.  Also read:  Back from the dead Anthony Makwach is alive Miyar John a resident of Pariang said that "the community is overjoyed at the news and has thanked the new chief administrator for their efforts. It's a victory for Pariang and a reminder of the importance of reliable electricity in our daily lives. Let's hope that the new power grid will bring prosperity and development to the town in the coming years," Read als...

  Mr. Bobby Longar Akok has been convicted today of intentionally murdering his wife and her friend.  Read also:  Gen. Kuol Manyang said that our suffering was prophesized in the bible The two deceased names are: Rebecca Anyon and friend name is Chris. The murder happened in June in Bedouin Hotel in Juba.  Read also:  Bor Youths Ambushed At Mangala By Suspected National Security Unit Mr. Longar suspected his wife of having an affair with Chris that is why he opted to murder them all at once.  The court is expecting the concerned families to come back to the court on 23rd/December/2022 to decide whether the verdict should be carried out or they will decide on compensation.  Read also:  Scientists Confirmed that snakes have clitoris In some countries intention murder under the Criminal Law Consolidation Act. It is punishable by a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

  Gen. Kuol Manyang Said our suffering was prophesized by prophet Isaiah in the bible that God will punish us.  Read also:  Bor Youths Ambushed At Mangala By Suspected National Security Unit He urges the south sudanese community not to blame the government since the curse was foretold in the bible.  The war veteran said that the curse will continue untill the end of times but that won't stop him to continue praying for South Sudan.  Read also:  Man Marries Three Triplets “I am not frustrated with the current situation – the wars. I tell people we [SPLM] are not responsible and not to be blamed for this insecurity. This is something prophesied by the prophet Isaiah. God punished Sudan and we are the Sudanese,” said Gen. Kuol. "The prophecy was before even Christ, how do they know that there is the country that is going to be called Sudan at that time, even when we became independent," Read also:  Civil servants who worked in Khartoum from 1975-2011 to r...

Bor Youths were travelling from Bor to Mangalla to help evaluate the situation in the cattle camp which was attacked on Thursday came under heavy gunfire which was believed to be a coordinated attack.  Read also:  Man Said Bhang Gives Him God Like Strength To Farm. Peter Wal, the Deputy Chairperson of BC said that the youths were sent to help the civilians in the cattle camp evacuate to safer location.  The attack at the cattle camp started on Thursday morning and no government security officials was even present or to access the situation.  Read also:  Man Fell In Love With Three Triplets and Marries Them All The youths succeeded in trying to relocate the children and women when all of a sudden they fell into an ambush by the National Security shooting people randomly.  Hon. Malek Alier the national MP of Kolnyang  said that the security organs responsible should be held accountable. 

After being arraigned in court a 22 year old man will soon know his fate after being arrested with possession of bhang.  The suspect was arrested on November in Sivile village Bunyala East with a bang worth 20,000 ksh.  While appearing before the Kakamega court, the accused said that Marijuana gives him strength to continue and practice farming.  As he was seeking for leniency from the magistrate the accused said that he was a law abiding citizen who seeks his livelihood through farming. 

Mr. Kalehe is the new talk of town after marrying triplets in a colorful wedding in Congo. He hails from South Kivu DRC. The triplets are: Natasha, Nadege and Natalie. Also read:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/civil-servants-who-worked-in-sudan-from.html Mr. Kalehe revealed that his love was Natalie which he met with on Social Media. Sometimes he visits Natalie's home and when she was not around he would be welcomed by one of the triplets. He couldn't differentiate them and with time they both fell in love.  Natalie one of the triplets said that "at first, when we told him he had to marry all of us he was shocked. But because he had already fallen in love with all of us, nothing couldn't stop our plans since we were also in love with him. Even though people consider it impossible for three women to share one husband, but to us, sharing everything has been our life since childhood,"  Also read:  Snakes have clitoris scientist have confirmed Mr. Kalehe said ...

Former Civil servants Who Worked in the Khartoum government from 1975-2011 are now legible to receive their pensions starting next year on march.  The South Sudan Pension Fund Manager Mr. Jacob Nul said that delegations from Khartoum are now in Juba with the funds too. Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/snakes-have-clitorises-scientists-said.html The Khartoum delegation comprise of 8 members they are to calculate the pensions of the workers and transfer the money to the Central Bank.   "The pension and Insurance Fund of Sudan has appointed 8 members committee that combines the military and police and civil servant fund,” said Jacob Nul.  He further added by saying that  “And they will be here for five days for dialogue and consultation in technicalities that involve the calculations of the contribution of south Sudanese who were then Sudanese,”  Read also:  Police spokeperson Confirmed Five robbers killed "So, they are here to calcu...

  Snakes Have Clitorises, Scientists Say, Slamming Research 'Taboo' AFP By AFP  Published on: December 14, 2022 11:57 (EAT) Snakes have clitorises, scientists say, slamming research 'taboo' Previous research had hypothesised that the organs on female snakes were scent glands, under-developed versions of penises, or were even there to stimulate males, rather than the other way around. Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/police-spokesperson-confirmed-that-5.html Female snakes have clitorises, according to the first detailed study on the subject Wednesday, in which the scientists lashed out at how little female sex organs have been researched compared to males across species. Previous research had hypothesised that the organs on female snakes were scent glands, under-developed versions of penises, or were even there to stimulate males, rather than the other way around. https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/four-confirmed-dead-as-robbers-attempt.html But the n...

South Sudan Police Spokesperson Confirmed that not only four but five robbers have been confirmed killed in the battle with the security forces outside the Central Bank premises.  Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/four-confirmed-dead-as-robbers-attempt.html Speaking to Eye Radio Maj. Gen. Said that the bandits had stolen money from a parked vehicle before attempting to enter the Central Bank premises. Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/south-sudan-president-closes-8th-sspdf.html More to follow shortly..... 

The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) Management today earlier said that the attempted robbery was not inside the bank but outside the bank.  Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/12/south-sudan-president-closes-8th-sspdf.html   “The top management of the Bank of South Sudan said the incident, which occurred this evening was not inside the Bank as reported by some social networks. The incident occurred outside of the Bank and was quelled by the security force. The situation is now calm,”  Most of the eye witnesses testified that they have seen four 4 dead bodies just close to the entrance of the bank headquarters.  On Another news:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/10/saudi-arabia-foreign-minister-visits.html They also said that one of the robbers was critically injured following the scuffles outside the bank.  It is not yet clear wether all the dead bodies are the robbers or innocent bystanders. 

  Today President Salva Kiir closed the 8th Command Council Conference of the SSPDF under the theme 'SSPDF Building trust, Understanding and Implementing Transitional Security Arrangement. The Command Council deliberated on the key progress of the security of the current security arrangements in the country. President Kiir said that “Let us all avoid going back to war, we are citizens of this country, all of us have a right to live, so let us avoid senseless war. You must stop war since war is destructive but peace brings foreign investors to invest in the country”. In short he said that conflict does not bring developing in the country.  He further insisted on the warring parties to come home and discuss their grievances amicably with the government.  “To some of our brothers who are still in the bush, come back home and join the Government so that we can bring a sustainable peace in our country. I urge you to put down your guns and resume dialogue on peace” He further s...

  Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister HRH Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud today was well received by South Sudan President Salva Kiir.  In another news:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/10/back-from-dead-anthony-makuach-south.html The Visit by one of Saudi Arabia highest ranking official symbolize the commitment of Saudi Arabia towards building a stronger diplomatic ties with South Sudan.  His Excellency President Salva Kiir said that “we are so privileged to host you here today as you are the first High Profile Government's official to visit South Sudan from Gulf States since our independence.” “The visit of your Highness has come at a time when we are consolidating peace in our country and opening up avenues for investment opportunities so that our people can reap the benefits of their abundance natural resources", he added.  Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/pages/...

  The legendary Lost boy Goal Keeper Anthony Makuach is Alive and safe and was traced and found by the legendary Ajak Deng Chiengou who by then were known as the Jesh Amer or the Lost Boys.  according to Ajak Deng Chiengou makuach left his brothers the Lost boys in the year 93/94 in Kakuma Refugee Camp and was never heard from ever again untill the recent events of his location.  This is the story of how Anthony Makuach was found: Abraham Ngor Achiek is a humanitarian worker in Ruweng or Jamjang, but his conversation with his co-worker Benson Mwasi let to the discovery of Anthony Makuach Makuach. Benson is a Kenyan who rescued Anthony more than 20 years ago but never shared the story with anyone until now with Ngor Achiek. It let to series of events to verify the authenticity of Anthony Makuach. Then  Marko Dut Kuol travelled from Nairobi to go and meet Anthony and said he is so happy. I had short chat with them and will join them soon to talk further. According to S...

President Kiir meets leaders from Dinka Ngok and Twic to discuss the intercommunal conflicts Today leaders from both community of Dinka Ngok and Twic held a discussion with President Salva Kiir to discuss inter-communual conflicts.    Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/10/spla-io-forces-accused-of-harrasing.html Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnabas Marial advised the two warring  communities to cease all hostilities.  The Minister also reiterated the importance of the meeting to the warring communities since the president was in attendance.  Read also:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/10/spla-io-forces-accused-of-harrasing.html Minister of East Africa Community also added by saying that the culture of violence should be avoided and the two communities should embrace peace.

The authorities of Payume Payam Morobo County in Central Equatoria State have accused SPLA-IO of commiting crimes against civilians leading to massive displacement of the civilians.  Also read:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/10/south-sudan-government-approves-another.html The Authorities in Morobo County said that the SPLA-IO have been looting and raping women between 30th of September and 3rd of October.  Joseph Mawa the Morobo County Commissioner said that  “the situation in Morobo County is generally normal but there was recent rampant displacement, looting of goats, cows, harvested food produce, and house properties including the raping of two women. I contacted the ground commander of SPLA-IO in Payume and what he told me was that there were no food items supplied to the forces since January this year and that led to the civilian displacement in the area.” Also read:  https://jubawire.blogspot.com/2022/10/south-sudan-government-approves-another.html Th...