SSPDF and Agwelek Forces Capture New Fangak in Jonglei State ‎

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‎ SSPDF Soldier  ‎Government troops from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), backed by the Agwelek militia, have taken control of New Fangak (Phom) in Fangak County, Jonglei State, following a coordinated military offensive against forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the White Army. ‎ ‎Major General Paromi Angui, the SSPDF operations commander and deputy commander of Agwelek forces, confirmed the capture, stating that the operation began on May 12 and resulted in the seizure of both New Fangak town and the Alel area to its south. ‎ ‎According to Gen. Paromi, government forces suffered minimal losses, with one soldier killed and a few others wounded.  ‎ ‎He claimed that the opposition suffered heavier casualties and reported the capture of two SPLA-IO fighters. He also noted that air power and river barges supported the operation. ‎ ‎Eyewitnesses and reports from the ground indicated that several houses were seen burning i...
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Egyptian Company, BTC Global, Launched The First And Only Gold Refinery In South Sudan

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BTC Global an Egyptian company today launched the first ever 'Gold Refinery's in South Sudan, the company was also given the mandate to mine, refine and export gold from South Sudan..


Vice President In Charge Of Infrastructures Clusters Taban Deng Gai was at the launch site and he said that, the only challenge the 'Gold Refinery' are the cartels dealing in Gold in the country.


"It is not going to be an easy thing because there are cartels or mafias in those places mainly the Somalis, they are the ones selling our gold to Kenya and Uganda. They will be a problem especially when you want to buy gold from there they will increase the price of gold," he stated. "But you will defeat them because you are operating officially under the laws of South Sudan."  Taban Deng Gai said. 


Taban Deng Gai was also encouraging the people of South Sudan to join and Invest as suppliers of gold. 


"To young South Sudanese, this is an important opportunity for you; you can work as the suppliers of gold to BTC. Please go Kapoeta, Lobonok, and Chukudum and do the gold business." Taban Deng Gai said. 


William Aliga Bethsmith, a representative from the ministry of mining hailed BTC Global for installing the refinery in the country.


A representative from the ministry Mr. William Aliga Bethsmith said that, he is happy that BTC Global has install the refinery in the country.


"Coming to the supply of gold, this is the most important aspect that you need to be very robust in, whereby you need to work hand in hand with the artisanal miners in South Sudan because for now, these are the people who are mining the gold. South Sudan doesn't have industrial mining and it still uses artisanal mining."  Aliga said. 


The Ministry of Mining representative further said that, they will fully support the BTC Global Operations and and also urged the company to consider 'Health and Safety' of people living near the gold refinery. 


Aligo also cautioned the company to take the health and safety of the people living near the refinery. 


Raafat Mostafa a representative of BTC Global assured the people of South Sudan that the project will bring development to the people.


"We believe that this project will bring a positive impact on the people of South Sudan over the next years. Today we share the passion for a common mission to dig the golden opportunities and we look forward to achieving those milestones with our new family here in South Sudan." Mostafa said. 


One of the leaders from 'GPAA' Mr. David Yau Yau said that the launch of the refinery is a blessing to all South Sudanese. 


"We will be blessed in the Republic of South Sudan to have such kind of company that deals with refinery and other exploratory parts of mining in the Republic of South Sudan. This is part of development." YauYau said.







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