Nasir Trial Adjourned as MP Gatwech Lam Puoch Begins Defense ‎

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‎The Special Court handling the Nasir incident has adjourned proceedings until Monday, June 15, after the third accused, MP Gatwech Lam Puoch, began presenting his defense. ‎ ‎Gatwech, a member of the National Legislative Assembly representing Nasir County, rejected allegations linking him to activities related to the Nasir incident.  ‎ He told the court that his actions were part of his constitutional duties as an elected representative and were aimed at reducing tensions in Nasir and Ulang counties. ‎ ‎The lawmaker said a press conference cited by prosecutors was intended to encourage dialogue, address rumors, and help prevent conflict rather than incite violence.  ‎ He maintained that he was fulfilling his responsibility to represent and speak on behalf of his constituents. ‎ ‎Gatwech also argued that the Nasir crisis should be viewed within the wider context of challenges facing the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement, citing concerns raised by various political act...
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Two Government Officials Shot Dead In Aweil East County

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Northern Bhar El Ghazal State lost two of its local officials after they were shot dead by suspected Miseriya Miliaria. 

The two killed are: Santino Akech Angok a local Administrator and Arol Yai his Deputy, they were killed in Warguet Town.

Hon. Kiir Your Lual the County Commissioner of Aweil East County said that a police officers was also wounded during the attack.

“It was yesterday (Friday) morning, at around 7 AM where an attack occurred in a place called Warguet Town closer to the border with Sudan, resulting in the killing of a local government officer and his deputy and also two other persons got injured,” said the commissioner.

The commissioner said that they have identified the deceased and the wounded officers  are now undergoing treatment. 

He said that it is still not clear who the attackers are but he suspects the Miseriya Militia from Sudan.

“The wounded are police officer in charge of the station and general service officer attached to Boma office headed by the local government officer. The attackers are suspected to be elements from Misseriya youth who crossed over from Sudan to Warguet.”- He said. 


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