President Kiir Promotes Bol Mel, Mamur, Madut Dut to Generals ‎

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‎The Presidency in a move signaling renewed emphasis on strengthening South Sudan’s defense and security leadership, President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Commander-in-Chief of all organized forces, presided over the promotion of several top generals in the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the National Security Service (NSS). ‎The promotions, announced and conferred at the President’s office in Juba on Monday, were witnessed by senior government officials, including the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, General Chol Thon Balok. ‎Among the most notable elevations was that of Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, who now becomes a full General in the National Security Service (NSS), having risen from the rank of Lieutenant General.  The announcement marks the culmination of Bol Mel’s rapid rise within the security architecture and further cements his role in shaping the country’s political and military future. ‎The Key Promotions ‎Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice Preside...
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President Kiir And Dr. Riek Machar Removes National Security Powers To Arrest Suspects Without A Warrant

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The powers of the National Security Service have been scrapped off by President Kiir and His Deputy Dr. Riek Machar. 

Dr. Martin Elia Lomuri National Cabinet Minister revealed that the two leaders finally reached a solution to scrapped the powers of national security. 

“The national security law where there was disagreement on sections 54 and 55 about the arrest with or without a warrant has now been agreed by the president and first vice president and those will be scrapped.” Dr. Elia said. 

The national security Act of 2019 allows National Security agents to arrest and detain suspects, monitor communications and search and seize property. 

An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual, or the search and seizure of an individual's property. 


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