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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Convoy Of Over 50 Trucks And Humanitarian Vehicles Came Under Attack Leaving Three People Injured In Jonglei State

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A convoy of over 50 vehicles and Humanitarian Vehicles came under heavy attack along the Bor-Uror County road leaving three people seriously injured, a local official said. 


Director General at the State Ministry Of Information Mr. Mahmoud Chuol Peter while speaking to the media said that, the trucks were empty and was returning to Bor after delivering food to Uror County. 


Mr. Mahmoud further said that, the injured people are undergoing treatment at Bor State Hospital


“The incident happened on Thursday at 2 pm on the Bor-Gadiang road. 3 people were wounded and they are now being treated in the hospital,” he said. “Four children were also abducted but they were later luckily recovered by the local youth.” Mahmoud said. 


Mr. Mahmoud said the assailants to have come from the "GPAA" Greater Pibor Administrative Area


Uror County Commissioner Hon. Machot Gatluak Kenyjak, is urging the national government to deploy security organs along the vital road. 


“We tried deploying the police in areas like Peleng and Luorbieldeng along the road however the challenge was that we could not support them logistically,” he explained. “The road is long so we want an intervention.” Machot said. 


Greater Pibor Administrative Area Information Minister Hon. Abraham Kelang said, they are not aware of any organized attack. 


“We are not aware of our youth attacking a convoy of about 60 vehicles,” he said. “No one in Jonglei State reached out to us yet they have our contacts and there is no reason to link the attack to our youth because there is no evidence.” Abraham said. 


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