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...

Four South Sudan Soldiers Killed By Armed Youths In Yirol County




Four SSPDF South Sudan Army officers died on duty while battling with armed youths from Yirol County.

Other soldiers sustained injuries in the deadly clash and they are now undergoing intensive medical care said the Army spokesman. 

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang further said that the inter-communal conflicts between Pibor, Jonglei and upper Nile armed youths resulted in the death and injuries sustained by the victim soldiers.

“On the 7th, suspected armed criminals from Pibor Administrative Area attacked our security forces that went out as individuals for fishing in the outskirts of Waat,” Maj. Gen. Lul said. 

The army spokesperson is blaming the armed youths for being responsible for the deaths and injuries of the soldiers. 

“They went for a fishing [expedition] (but) were attacked. As a result, four SSPDF forces were shot dead, and three were wounded,”Maj. Gen. Lul said. 

He went a heard and said that the same incident happened near Ngir, whereby 8 civilians were killed and 15 others nursing their injuries and countless number of Cattles stolen.

“The armed criminals were driving the cattle closer to our barrack. We intervened and were able to recover the stolen livestock, but unfortunately, the three abducted kids were slaughtered when the criminals realized that they were being secured. Two boys and one girl escaped.”- Lul said.

He finally, ended by saying that the SSPDF will always defend civilians from inter-communal conflicts and they will be stationed in hotspot areas were there is rampant inter-communal violence. 




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