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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PRESIDENT KIIR MEETS US AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH SUDAN

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President Kiir With United States Diplomats 


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President Kiir on Wednesday met with United States Ambassador to South Sudan Micheal J. Adler to discuss diplomatic ties and matters of mutual interest between the two countries.


The Acting Foreign Affairs And International Co-operation , Hon. Deng Dau Malek said the meeting touched on peace agreement and humanitarian assistance. 


Hon. Deng Dau added that the government is addressing issue of subnational violence to attain total peace across the Country.


The American diplomat mentioned they discussed broad range of issues including US support to the people of South Sudan in areas of humanitarian assistance and the peace implementation process.


The United States laments the failure of South Sudanese leaders to implement the commitments they have made to bring peace to South Sudan and has consequently decided to end U.S. assistance for peace process monitoring mechanisms, effective July 15, as we assess next steps.


Due to the lack of sustained progress on the part of South Sudan’s leaders, and following consultation with Congress, the United States is ending support to the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring And Evaluation Commission and the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. 





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