SPLA-IO Accused of Detaining Civilian Boats, Demanding $4,000 Along Sobat River ‎

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‎ Boat ferrying civilians  Nasir, Upper Nile State  ‎Authorities in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, have accused forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO) of detaining civilian riverboats and demanding ransom-like payments of up to $4,000 from traders and passengers along the Sobat River. ‎ ‎According to Nasir County Commissioner James Gatwech Joak, several boats traveling from Matar in Nasir County to Malakal were intercepted by SPLA-IO soldiers in Yakuach, an area in Nyirol County, Jonglei State. ‎ ‎“Our traders paid local taxes to SPLA-IO in Mandeng before setting off. But on reaching Yakuach, they were detained again and told to pay an additional four thousand U.S. dollars,” Commissioner Gatwech said. ‎ ‎He explained that the detained boat operators and traders were reportedly held for four days while armed men demanded more payments.  ‎ Some of the passengers were women, children, and patients traveling for medical treatment in Malaka...
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President Kiir "South Sudan" President Ruto "Kenya", And President Guelleh "Djibouti" IGAD resolved To send The Mentioned Head Of States To Resolve And Reconcile Conflicting Parties In Sudan.

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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has resolved to send a delegation consisting of President Ruto from Kenya, President Kiir from South Sudan, and President Guelleh from Djibouti to Sudan. Their mission is to reconcile conflicting groups and restore stability in the country.


The decision to send the delegation was made by IGAD, a regional organization consisting of eight countries in East Africa. The delegation comprises three presidents who will work together to address the crisis in Sudan.


President Ruto, President Kiir, and President Guelleh will use their influence and expertise to facilitate dialogue between the conflicting groups. Their ultimate goal is to bring about a peaceful resolution to the crisis and restore stability to Sudan.


By sending this delegation, IGAD is demonstrating its commitment to resolving conflicts in the region and promoting peace and stability. The delegation's efforts could have a significant impact on Sudan and the wider region, as stability in one country can have positive ripple effects on neighboring countries.

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  1. Abraham jok Deng20 April 2023 at 01:57

    If Africa is not rule by European or American then Africa could be great .Africa leaders wake up.

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