SPLA-IO Accused of Detaining Civilian Boats, Demanding $4,000 Along Sobat River ‎

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‎ Boat ferrying civilians  Nasir, Upper Nile State  ‎Authorities in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, have accused forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO) of detaining civilian riverboats and demanding ransom-like payments of up to $4,000 from traders and passengers along the Sobat River. ‎ ‎According to Nasir County Commissioner James Gatwech Joak, several boats traveling from Matar in Nasir County to Malakal were intercepted by SPLA-IO soldiers in Yakuach, an area in Nyirol County, Jonglei State. ‎ ‎“Our traders paid local taxes to SPLA-IO in Mandeng before setting off. But on reaching Yakuach, they were detained again and told to pay an additional four thousand U.S. dollars,” Commissioner Gatwech said. ‎ ‎He explained that the detained boat operators and traders were reportedly held for four days while armed men demanded more payments.  ‎ Some of the passengers were women, children, and patients traveling for medical treatment in Malaka...

Egypt Donates Two (2) Tons Of Medical Supplies To Help Victims Of Jonglei State

 


The Egyptian Government today donated two tons of variegated medical stock to South Sudan National Government. 

The batch includes: medicines for various illness like asthma, anaemia and waterborne diseases that is affecting the people of Jonglei State. 

Hon. Mustafa Moatez the Egyptian Ambassador to South Sudan said that more of assorted medical supplies is expected soon. 

“Egypt donated a shipment of medicines, about two tons, to deal with the floods and the humanitarian situation in Jonglei state,” Hon. Moatez said.

“This shipment includes medicines to treat anemia and diseases transmitted through water and asthma, as well as intravenous solutions, injections, and other things. this is not the last shipment,

He further said that: “We have requested tents and equipment to deal with the floods the aid will not be limited to Jonglei, but will extend to other states, and we are waiting for your assistance very soon:”

Deng Dau Deng National Deputy Minister Of Foreign Affairs appreciated the efforts of the Egyptian government. He spoke while receiving the assorted medical supplies. 

I'm his own words Deng Dau Deng said that: “This is one important response to the government of Jonglei. We are very much aware that the flood affected seven states in the country.” 

Deng Dau further said that: “I would like to thank the government of Egypt for responding on time, particularly in this recent flood in the Upper Nile, Unity, and Jonglei states.”

Last year the government of Egypt donated three ambulances to help South Sudan health sector. 

The embassy of Egypt in Juba is located at Wezarat Street, OR, Ministries Road, Near the Presidential Palace and can be contacted by telephone on 955 277 596 and 922 069 777. The consular section shares location as well as telephone number and email address with the embassy.




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