SPLM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Unity, and Democratic Transition in Christmas Message ‎

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‎Juba, December 24, 2025 ‎The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and a democratic future for South Sudan in a Christmas message issued by its Secretary General, Dr. Akol Paul Koordit. ‎ In the message dated 24 December 2025, released by the Office of the Secretary General at the SPLM National Secretariat, the ruling party extended warm Christmas greetings to South Sudanese citizens at home and in the diaspora, calling on the nation to reflect on shared values of peace, compassion, and national cohesion. ‎ “Christmas is a sacred season that calls upon us to reflect on the enduring values of peace, unity, compassion, and service,” the message reads. ‎ Peace, Elections, and National Cohesion ‎ Dr. Koordit emphasized that these values form the foundation upon which the SPLM was established and continues to guide its responsibility to serve the people and the country. ‎ The SPLM reiterated its dedication to: ‎ Peace and inclus...
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Journalist, Garang John Still Under Arrest As Family Member Confirmed

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A Fake Facebook Post is making rounds on social media claiming that detained journalist Garang John has been released from detention, disregard the post because Garang John is still under detention as one of his family members confirmed it. 


South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation commonly known as SSBC Was the worked station of the detained journalist, he was whisked by the NSS Organs on January 16th 2023. 


The arrest of the journalist happened at a time when SSBC News journalists were being apprehended by notorious National Security Unit after a leaked footage showing president kiir in an embarrassing ordeal. 


National Security detained initially 6 Journalist from SSBCNEWS and after a week which was on 16th Jan. 2023, they detained journalist Garang John but two weeks three of the arrested journalists were released and four are still under detention including Garang John, Garang John's lawyer said. 


Facebook pages and some tabloid alleged that on 19th Feb. 2023 that Garang John was released from detention. 


A close family member of Garang John while speaking to the media said he was fine but still in custody. 


"Garang John is still in custody, we visited him. He is fine and has not yet been released," -John's Close family member said. 


While press freedom is under threat in South Sudan, journalists have faced numerous threats from security and unknown persons. Such a misleading post is a threat to journalists both active and in custody and should be treated with utmost caution before publishing or sharing. 

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  1. LOMUGIT LONGOHE LODONGI24 February 2023 at 03:18

    May the living God intervene

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