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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Rebecca Nyandeng Widowed Wife Of Our Founder John Garang Said Her Husband Died In Vain

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Widowed Wife Of our late founder Dr.John Garang, she is also the Vice President For Gender and Youths said that her husband lost his life in vain during the struggle of liberating South Sudan. 

She was addressing the country at the All Saints Cathedral in Juba during a sermon presided by the Archbishop Of Canterbury Justin Welby, is in the country on an ecumenical visit with Pope Francis and the Moderator Of Scotland. 

Madam Vice President termed the ecumenical visit happened at the time when ' the country was bleeding'. 

She said that: "My condolences to those who lost their lives in Kajo Keji, being the cattle herders and the residents of Kajo Keji," Madam Nyandeng said.

She further added by saying: "My heart is broken and I am sure if it was not for this country, Dr. John would not have died. But he died for you. But the way his people are dying now, he died in vain. Change your hearts." 

She acknowledge the failure of the government to protect and provide for the people of South Sudan. She instead urged the Church to Pray for the people of South Sudan. 

'Our hearts and minds are filled with bitterness. Pray for us for forgiveness so that we can open a new page." she said

"I want you to pray for political will so that we as the leadership accept one another because if we accept one another we will not be working as parties but as one government and serving one people." 

She accused the leaders of enriching themselves instead of serving the people of South Sudan. 

"Let us stop divisions, let us stop the bitterness in our hearts. We are one people, God created us in his own image." 



 

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  1. Anonymous5 February 2023 at 12:12

    Best speech ever vice President of gender and youths, I wish her speech will touch every south Sudanese at large

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