President Kiir, Museveni Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Pledge Regional Stability

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President Kiir, President Museveni and VP. Bol Mel.  ‎South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional peace and security. ‎ ‎During their meeting in Juba, the two leaders discussed pressing political and security issues affecting both nations and the broader East African region.  ‎ ‎The discussions covered a range of topics, including South Sudan’s upcoming elections, ongoing peace efforts, and the need for deeper economic collaboration between the two neighboring countries. ‎ ‎Focus on Political and Security Stability ‎South Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc stated that the meeting aimed to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors while addressing the political developments currently unfolding in the country.  ‎ ‎With South Sudan preparing for its first post-independence elections, Uganda’s continued support is seen as...
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Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area Is Peaceful

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Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area has witness calm over the disputed boarder issue, the State Minister Of Information has said. 

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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.

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Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area had tension due to the outcome of communal violence. 

In April this year the two communities had conflicts an agreement to cease hostilities but it escalates. 

An investigative committee led by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi brought the two communities of Ngok Dinka of Abyei – a disputed region between South Sudan and Sudan – and Twic in Warrap State to sign the broken ceasefire.

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Last month, a peace dialogue between the Ngok people of the Abyei Administrative Area and the Twic of Warrap State –came up with a nine-point resolution in Western Bahr el Ghazal to end violence between the two communities.

The communique appealed to the conflicting communities to abstain from hostile propaganda and hate speech, and to adhere to the cessation of hostilities.

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Both communities also resolve that chiefs, local authorities, youth, and women including politicians should hold an inclusive dialogue to declare an end to the violence.

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