Unity State Embraces Peace: VP Taban’s Tour Highlights Stability and Growth ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a comprehensive briefing from the Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, following his recent peace mission to Unity State, where he also attended the Centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in the region. ‎ ‎During the meeting, VP Taban Deng Gai provided detailed insights into his tour, which included several community engagements aimed at promoting peace and stability.  ‎ ‎He emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that South Sudan never relapses into conflict, reaffirming President Kiir’s strong message of lasting peace. ‎ ‎Vice President Taban Deng Gai also praised the increase in school enrollment across the country, commending parents for their dedication to education and the future of South Sudan’s children.  ‎ ‎He noted that the peace message was warmly received by the people of Unity State, who expressed their full support for continued efforts towards stability. ‎ ‎He further stressed the...
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PRESIDENT KIIR PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE GEN. SALVA MATHOK

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President  Kiir accompanied by first lady Mama Mary Ayen Mayardit and other senior government officials have led the country in mourning the veteran politician, late Lieutenant General Salva Mathok Gengdit who died on 1st March 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand after short illness. 


The leaders on Wednesday joined mourners at Juba International Airport to pay their last respect to late Gen. Salva Mathok Gengdit.



Late Hon. Gen. Salva Mathok served in various capacities as a Deputy Chief of Staff of SPLA for Administration and Finance, 2005-2009, Presidential Security Advisor 2010-2011, and Deputy Minister of Interior 2011-2013. He died as a sitting Member of Parliament, National Legislative Assembly representing Gogrial East, Warrap State. 


Gen. Mathok Gengdit will be laid to rest in his home town of Adiercieen, Warrap State.

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