13 Killed in Jonglei Clashes Over Disputed Fishing Ground.

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‎Jonglei State, South Sudan. At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in renewed communal clashes between the Hol and Ayual communities in Jonglei State, officials confirmed on Thursday. ‎ ‎The deadly fighting broke out on Wednesday at Bioth-Agany Fishing Island, a disputed area between Duk and Twic East counties, after armed youth from the Hol community of Duk reportedly launched an attack on the island currently claimed by the Ayual community of Twic East. ‎ ‎Twic East County Commissioner Juach Arok Juach stated that seven people from his community were killed, seven others wounded, and four remain missing. He added that Hol youth are still occupying the area and tensions remain high. ‎ ‎On the other side, Duk County Commissioner John Chatim confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries among the Hol community.  ‎ ‎“We are urging our youth to cease fighting and allow the government to take over the matter and investigate. There must be accountability,” Chatim s...
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PRESIDENT KIIR ATTENDS CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF 100 YEARS OF FAITH IN KUAJOK

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President  Kiir  on Sunday attended the grand cross over of the 100 years of the Catholic Church in Kuajok, Warrap State. The Church has marked 100 years of its existence since it was established by the missionaries in 1923. 


The colourful "Centenary" celebrations held at the Kuajok parish were presided over by Cardinal Gaberiel Zuber Wako, Bishop of Tombura Yambio, Eduardo Hiboro and the Bishop of Wau diocese, Mathew Remijo.


The grand special mass brought different catholic dioceses in the country Including Archdiocese of Juba, Wau, Rumbek, Yei, Yambio, Malakal and Torit as well as the Archdiocese of Khartoum and El OBeid from neighbouring Sudan. 



In his remarks, President Kiir who is a staunch catholic said he was baptised in January 1961 at St. Joseph Parish, Kuajok and recognised the crucial role played by the church in areas of evangelism, education and health. 


The President also stated that he will work on construction and refurbishing of old churches and schools. 


Governor of Warrap State, Manhiem Bol Malek said the church has played an important role in bringing civilisation and christianity during the liberation struggle. 


Hon. Manhiem added that his administration is working hard to fight and curb communal violence through peaceful dialogues in restive areas of the state and neighbouring states noting that there is relative peace in the state. 


Finally, the Bishop of Wau, Mathew Remijo stated that St. Joseph Parish is a historical church that brought evangelism, education, civilisation as well as advocating for freedom of democracy to South Sudanese. 


The congregation that marked the grand cross-over in a special mass was attended by President Kiir, Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, Speaker of the National Parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba and other senior government officials from the state and national government.

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