PRESIDENT KIIR RECEIVES SECURITY BRIEFING FROM WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE ACTING GOVERNOR ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday received a detailed security briefing from the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Hon. Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, during a meeting held at the State House, Juba. ‎ ‎The Acting Governor informed the President that Western Equatoria is currently enjoying a peaceful environment, with civilians conducting their daily activities safely and without fear.  ‎ ‎WES Acting Governor Hon. Badagbu highlighted the combined efforts of the State government, security agencies, and community leaders in promoting peace and stability across the State. ‎ ‎"We are working closely with all stakeholders community elders, youth groups, and security organs to ensure that the hard-earned peace in Western Equatoria is protected and strengthened," said Acting Governor Badagbu.  ‎ ‎He further said that "Our people are actively engaged in agriculture, trade, and social life, and we are committed to maintaining this atmosphere." ‎ ‎President In respon...

A grenade Blast Claimed The Life Of A Woman And Injuring Twelve (12) Other People In Malakal Town


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A hand grenade exploded in Malakal Town Uppernile State claiming the life of a woman and leaving twelve (12) others critically wounded. 


Uppernile State Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Chol Atem while speaking to the media said that, unknown man threw the ahnd grenade at the public who were participating in a social gathering at Hai Malakia around 7 PM.


Uppernile State Police Commissioner further said that, the injured were immediately rushed the hospital in Malakal for treatment. The culprit was never caught since he fled the scene of the crime he committed. 


“We believe that the person who lobbed the bomb was among the people who gathered, but he has not yet been arrested,” Maj. Gen. Chol said. 


The head of The Police Force in Uppernile State further said that, investigations are being conducted.


 “Those who sustained minor injuries were discharged from the hospital. I can assure the citizens that the security situation is calm.”  Maj. Gen. Chol said.


Malakal is a city in South Sudan. It is the capital of Upper Nile State, South Sudan, along the White Nike River. It also serves as the headquarter of Malakal county and it used to be the headquarter of Upper Nile Region from 1970s to late 1990s.


As of 2005 the population of Malakal was estimated at 129,620. The 2008 Sudanese Census , which was boycotted by the South Sudanese government, recorded a population of about 126,500. However, those results are disputed by the authorities in Juba. In 2010, it was estimated that the population of Malakal had grown to about 139,450. 







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