Nasir Trial Adjourned as MP Gatwech Lam Puoch Begins Defense ‎

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‎The Special Court handling the Nasir incident has adjourned proceedings until Monday, June 15, after the third accused, MP Gatwech Lam Puoch, began presenting his defense. ‎ ‎Gatwech, a member of the National Legislative Assembly representing Nasir County, rejected allegations linking him to activities related to the Nasir incident.  ‎ He told the court that his actions were part of his constitutional duties as an elected representative and were aimed at reducing tensions in Nasir and Ulang counties. ‎ ‎The lawmaker said a press conference cited by prosecutors was intended to encourage dialogue, address rumors, and help prevent conflict rather than incite violence.  ‎ He maintained that he was fulfilling his responsibility to represent and speak on behalf of his constituents. ‎ ‎Gatwech also argued that the Nasir crisis should be viewed within the wider context of challenges facing the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement, citing concerns raised by various political act...
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Civil Servants Who Worked In Sudan From 1975-2011 To Receive Pensions

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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.

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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,” 

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"So, they are here to calculate and see the passable way to repatriate this money to the central bank of South Sudan to be managed and given to the right owners for those who had worked in Sudan from 1975 up to 2011 when we got independence.”

The Junubin Pensioners will be able to be paid their rightful amount of money for the work they did from 1975-2011. 

He is calling on to South Sudanese to spread the messages around. The beneficiaries should also come with their file number too. 





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