13 Killed in Jonglei Clashes Over Disputed Fishing Ground.

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‎Jonglei State, South Sudan. At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in renewed communal clashes between the Hol and Ayual communities in Jonglei State, officials confirmed on Thursday. ‎ ‎The deadly fighting broke out on Wednesday at Bioth-Agany Fishing Island, a disputed area between Duk and Twic East counties, after armed youth from the Hol community of Duk reportedly launched an attack on the island currently claimed by the Ayual community of Twic East. ‎ ‎Twic East County Commissioner Juach Arok Juach stated that seven people from his community were killed, seven others wounded, and four remain missing. He added that Hol youth are still occupying the area and tensions remain high. ‎ ‎On the other side, Duk County Commissioner John Chatim confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries among the Hol community.  ‎ ‎“We are urging our youth to cease fighting and allow the government to take over the matter and investigate. There must be accountability,” Chatim s...
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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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