Disarmament at the Heart of Warrap’s Stability Drive, Kiir Backs Initiative

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‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday received a detailed briefing from Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth on the prevailing situation in the state, with peace and security taking center stage in their discussions. ‎ ‎Governor Wek informed the President that he had conducted an extensive tour across various counties of Warrap to consult local authorities, traditional leaders, and community representatives on ways to address insecurity and strengthen social cohesion. ‎ ‎One of the key initiatives highlighted was the ongoing disarmament exercise, which Governor Wek described as vital to curbing inter-communal violence and ensuring lasting peace.  ‎ He explained that removing illegal firearms from civilian hands is not only a step toward security but also a foundation for development and harmony among communities long divided by cycles of revenge attacks and cattle raids. ‎ “The disarmament process is central to achieving stability in Warrap. It is through this initiative that...
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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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