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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South Sudan Under 20 Football Team Seal Historic Win Over Central African Republic, In ATotalEnergies AFCON U-20 Tournament

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South Sudan Winger Paul Mara Jawa


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Diminutive Winger Paul Mara Jawa was wrestled to the deck under the challenge of Fanuel Franck Koyakogue from the CAR team, but the officiating official pointed to the spot which awarded South Sudan the lead. 


The game started well at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia with hope of reclaiming victory after their defeat to Congo in their first game of group B. 


Star South Sudan Under 20 Winger, Mara scored his second goal of the tournament making coach Peter James and his team very proud. 

South Sudan dominated possession in the opening exchanges of the Group B clash as both teams sought to get their campaigns back on track.


Central African Republic suffered in the early stages as  South Sudan pressure and came close through Ato-Zandanga's fierce drive forcing a save from Godwill Sabio Yogusuk after 12 minutes of the bruising contest. 


The Central African Republic took control of the match with Ato-Zandanga pushing Les Fauves forward with exchange of passes in the middle of the park.


The youngster forced another smart save from the busy Yogusuk in the South Sudan goal midway through the first half.


Les Fauves hit the post just before the half hour mark through Ato-Zandanga. The midfielder struck a set piece over the Bright Stars wall with the keeper beaten only for it to crash against the post.


Ato-Zandanga was again involved for the Central African Republic ten minutes before the break, cutting inside the area from the left channel and unleashing a curled low effort which Yogusuk turned away for a corner.


The Bright Stars held onto their lead going into the break.


The second half saw a more even match with South Sudan pushing forward with the TotalEnergies Man-of-the-Match Paul Mara Jawa their threat on the left.


Mara found Abishai just outside the CAR box with a neat first touch pass and the striker dragged his effort straight at the keeper.


The CAR continued to cause problems for South Sudan on the other end with Gbenou and Ato-Zandanga coming close but they lacked the cutting edge to beat Yogusuk in goal for South Sudan.


The Bright Stars held on to secure their historic win in the tournament and boosted their chances of qualifying to the quarter-finals.

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