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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Ex-Ministers In Jonglei State Threatens To Sue The Government Over Unpaid 9,221,000 SSP Arrears

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Former State Ministers Of Jonglei State threatened to take the government to court over unpaid salary arrears totalling to the sum of 9,221,000 SSP. 

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The former officials are namely: Peter Gatkuoth former Minister of Sports, Biar Mading former Minister of Labour, Tuong Majok former Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Elijah Mabor Bol former Minister of Land and Lual Monyluak former Minister of Education. They were both dismissed from work on August 2022. 

Peter Gatkuoth spoke to Radiotamazuj they are left with no other options rather than the government to the Court. 

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“Since our dismissal, we have been trying to meet the deputy governor, who happened to be our SPLM party chairperson in the state, but nothing happened. This made us complain to the state legal administration office, which now owes us a response,” Gatkuoth said. “We worked for five months, so we believe our salaries are our rights.”- Peter Gatkuoth. 

 He added, “Initially, we really wanted this issue handled administratively, but they ignored it. So, our point is that we have families to care for and rights in this country. For February, March, and April, we were to receive 475,000 SSP each and 209,600 SSP for each of us for the remaining two months because of cuts. So, we will take this to court. It is our right.”

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Tuong Majok one of the complainant said that: “there are a lot of ongoing issues in our state, but we chose to talk about salaries because it is our right. The state has money but does not want to pay salary arrears. We complained while in government only to end up being fired.”- Tuong Majok. 

The current Jonglei State Information Minister Hon. Samuel Manyuon said that 

“What I know there were, of course, five ministers fired on 6 August. These ministers, I am sure we paid except for March and April, which even myself I have not received and the ministry of finance was directed to clear them up,”-John Manyuon. 

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