"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
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Five Commercial Trucks Loaded With Food Arrived In Gokmachar

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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.” 

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“The prices are dropping slowly in Gokmachar. 50 kg of sugar is now sold at 38,000 SSP, 100 kg of onions is now sold at 40,000-35,000 SSP, and it was 120,000 SSP, 100 kg was 100,000 SSP and now is sold at 65,000-60,000 SSP. If goods come continuously from Sudan, the prices will drop,” he explained.

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A member of Northern Bahr El Ghazal Legislative Assembly said that the resumption of the cross border trade with Sudan is a good decision. They deployed forces to crack down on bandits so traders can now move freely between the two countries.


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