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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Security stops Kuel Aguer Kuel from travelling, confiscates passport at Juba International Airport

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Ex-Northern Bahr El Gazal State Governor Hon.Kuel Aguer Kuel


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Former Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Governor, Kuel Aguer Kuel, has been denied a visa and flight to India for further medical treatment, according to a family source.


Kuel's daughter posted on Facebook that while at Juba International Airport, the security stopped Kuel from traveling and confiscated his passport.


"This morning as they were leaving for treatment, they were stopped from leaving the country and went as far as taken they’re passports from them as I speak my both parents are hopeless sick in the house," Kuel's daughter posted on Facebook.


The family Kuel Aguer Kuel has reported that his health condition has significantly deteriorated, and he needs urgent medical attention abroad and appeal to the government to allow passage to Kuel to seek treatment abroad.


Last year, Special High Court in Juba dismissed all the treason charges brought against Kuel Aguer Kuel and acquitted him.

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  1. Jok Abraham Deng22 April 2023 at 23:24

    Serious problem with Right Person Mr kuel aguer was suppose to be allowed to check his health out side the country if his passport as been confiscated meaning there is a logic behind ,if concern citizens been allowed to speake then I can just say free Right man to seek his health .

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  2. Juba Wire22 September 2023 at 10:57

    You can also write to us your opinion about the government and solutions.

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