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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Small passenger Aircraft Slid Off Runway Killing A woman

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Passenger Aircraft on Wednesday slid off the runway killing a woman on the spot in Ulang County. 

Director of Juba international airport Mr. John Akech said that the passenger Caravan aircraft had 4 Passengers on board and two crew members. 

“What happened was that after the plane touched down on the runway, the pilot realized that there was a person in the front so he had to slide off the runway to avoid knocking the person,” Kuot explained. “So, as a result, the plane ended up running into a home nearby, killing an old woman who was inside a room.” - Akech said. 

The local airport official confirmed that four people who were on board are all save and sound and called calm. 

Ulang County Commissioner and State National Information Minister, both confirmed the incident. 

“The incident happened yesterday at 9 am. After the plane landed, it run into a home, destroying four houses and killing an old woman who was in one of the houses. Four other people, including a boy, are in critical condition at a hospital nursing wounds,” Ulang County Commissioner said. 

“Four people who were on board are safe and we transported them to Mandeng where they would be airlifted to Juba," he said. 


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