13 Killed in Jonglei Clashes Over Disputed Fishing Ground.

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‎Jonglei State, South Sudan. At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in renewed communal clashes between the Hol and Ayual communities in Jonglei State, officials confirmed on Thursday. ‎ ‎The deadly fighting broke out on Wednesday at Bioth-Agany Fishing Island, a disputed area between Duk and Twic East counties, after armed youth from the Hol community of Duk reportedly launched an attack on the island currently claimed by the Ayual community of Twic East. ‎ ‎Twic East County Commissioner Juach Arok Juach stated that seven people from his community were killed, seven others wounded, and four remain missing. He added that Hol youth are still occupying the area and tensions remain high. ‎ ‎On the other side, Duk County Commissioner John Chatim confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries among the Hol community.  ‎ ‎“We are urging our youth to cease fighting and allow the government to take over the matter and investigate. There must be accountability,” Chatim s...

President Salva Kiir Joins Thousands Of Mourners In Juba For The Funeral Of Late Defence Minister Gen.John Kong


South Sudan President Salva Kiir today join mourners to mourn our late former Minister of Defence General John Koang. Thousands of mourners were present at Medan Simba for the funeral prayers for the late Defence Minister Gen. John Kong who died in Nairobi on 26th December 2022. 

President Kiir describe the late Gen. John Kong as a true friend and a selfless fighter during our struggle for freedom. 

President Kiir further said eulogized the late Gen. Kong by saying the late general dedicated his life to struggle against marginalization and injustice. 

He further said that the late Kong is a principled man who do not condone tribal politics but believed in diversity and coexistence among South Sudanese. 

In the attendance were the First Vice President H. E Riek Machar, Vice Presidents H.E . James Wani Igga, H.E Taban Deng Gai, H.E. Rebecca Nyandeng and the Speaker of Parliament RH. Nunu Kumba, among other senior government officials.

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