‎Tension Rise in Malakal Amid Clashes Between Government Forces and White Army in Upper Nile ‎

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 Wounded soldiers lie in bed at the general military hospital Juba.  ‎Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, is on edge as wounded soldiers from recent clashes in Ulang County arrive in the city, sparking fear among residents particularly from the Nuer community.  ‎ ‎The fighting, which began in February, involves the White Army, a militia group largely composed of Nuer youth, and government troops. ‎ ‎According to Maj. Gen. Joseph Mayen Akon, the state's police commissioner, two criminal attacks have been recorded in recent days, but he denied allegations of widespread violence against Nuer civilians.  ‎ ‎He stressed that the incidents were not ethnically targeted, but acknowledged that tribal tensions and traumatic memories of past violence in Malakal were stoking fear. ‎ ‎"Any reports of fighting elsewhere now trigger anxiety here," he said. ‎ ‎Though the market remains open and daily activities continue, the arrival of injured soldiers has created an uneasy at...
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UK Ambassador to South Sudan bids farewell to President Kiir

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with outgoing United Kingdom Ambassador to South Sudan who came to bid Farewell and also extended a letter of invitation to President Kiir to attend the coronation of King Charles III in May this year.


The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Deng Dau Malek appreciated the UK government for the continuous support in areas of health and education especially girl child education. 




Hon. Deng also recognised the crucial role played by Troika Countries in Public Finance management reforms in finance Sector. 


The British Diplomat, Jonny Baxter said the Govenment of United Kingdom will continue supporting South Sudan in different fields particularly in Public Finance Management reforms.


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