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‎SPLM-IO Accuses Government of Violating Peace Agreement, Calls for AU Intervention ‎

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‎The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has raised alarm over alleged violations of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), accusing the ruling SPLM-In Government (SPLM-IG) of undermining the peace process. ‎ ‎In a statement addressed to the African Union Liaison Office in South Sudan, SPLM-IO condemned the arbitrary removal of its officials from government positions and the detention of key political figures, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar.  The opposition group also accused the government of orchestrating attacks against its members, particularly in Western Equatoria. ‎ ‎“The SPLM-IG has resorted to unilateral actions that violate the peace agreement, including the illegal replacement of SPLM-IO governors and ministers,” the statement read. “Our members are being targeted, arrested, and harassed.” ‎ ‎Foreign Troops and Security Crackdowns ‎ The SPLM-IO further alleged that foreign troops from Uganda...

Apuk Community Association In Juba Appoints Professor John Akech as it's New Chairperson

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Breaking News Apuk Community Association in Juba appoints Prof. John Akec as its new Chairperson The general assembly of Apuk Community in Juba has today confirmed Prof. John Apuruot Akec the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Juba as its new Chairperson. The confirmation was being done at Savannah Hotel in Juba. This comes after being nominated as interim chairperson last year by the then Chairperson, Justice Ambrose Riiny Thiik.  The General Assembly was asked whether to confirm Prof. John Apuruot or should go for elections. However, the General Assembly confirmed John Apuruot as the Chairman of Apuk Community in Juba and rejected the election.  The confirmation was witnessed by Hon. Salva Mathok Gengdit, MP, Hon. Kuot Deng Kuot, MP, Hon. Akoon Diing Athian, MP,  Hon. atong Bona Baak, MP, chairpersons of 9 sections of Apuk & the general assembly of Apuk Community in Juba. Credit: Mayen Abun Press 

Uganda Parliament Speaker is Dead

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Speaker Jacob Oulonyah died this morning on Sunday in Seattle USA where he was undergoing treatment.   Speaker Oulanyah was elected to his current position after defeating the previous speaker Rebecca Alitawala.  He started work as the Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda from 2021-2022. Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the news on Sunday he said that.“I got information of this sad news at 10.30am, East African time from People that have been with him and the doctor that was caring for him in the intensive care unit,” Museveni said. Oulanyah was also the member of Parliament representing the Ugandan Northern Region comprising of the Acholi.