"SSPDF' Soldier Allegedly Kills Younger Brother Over Financial Dispute in Warrap State

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  SSPDF. South Sudan People's Defense Forces 'SSPDF' soldier today was believed to have shot and killed his younger brother over financial disagreements in Gogrial East County-Warrap State.  According to eyewitnesses and family members. 1st Lieutenant Geng Tong Geng shot his brother twice over the misuse of 1 Million SSP. The deceased Arol Tong Geng was imprison in Kwacjok and was released earlier because the family requested for his release.  The dispute between the brothers was meant to be settled amicably but the 1st. Lieutenant Geng couldn't control his resentment and opted to end his younger brother's life.  Local State and County Authorities have not yet commented on the incident but concerned community members are calling seeking for justice.  Such family conflicts can escalate quickly in this region, where access to resources often exacerbates tensions within families and communities.  This tragedy underscores ongoing social challenges in Warrap State, where

Youths And Women Groups Protest The Reappointment Of Sacked Bor Mayor As County Commissioner In Jonglei State

 

Protestors in Bor Jonglei State 


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The re-appointment of the former Bor Town Mayor as the Commissioner of Bor led to the protests by residents in the streets earlier today morning in Bor. 


Jonglei State Governor Hon. Chagor Denah Jock sacked Samuel Ateny Pech as the Mayor and accused him of grabbing lands allocated to the business women 


The sacked Mayor is now back as the County Commissioner and the residents of Bor are not happy with the news. 


Bor Community initially accused Samuel Ateny Pech of being a "thief" and "land grabber" and are demanding that he never be sworn in. 


"We don't want Ateny. He has been stealing land and other properties. There is no way a land thief can come in the form of a County Commissioner." one woman said. 


"If he was stealing when he was just a Mayor, what would he do after getting the full power of being the County Commissioner?" One youth leader questioned.


Bor Community also accused the information Minister Hon. Michael Makuei and Deputy Governor of Jonglei State Hon. Jacob Akech Dengdit of orchestrating the re-appointment of the former Mayor. 


"This is unacceptable and we urge President Kiir to come in and remove both Akech Dengdit and Ateny Pech"


"We don't want Ateny to be sworn in as Commissioner, if he does, we will continue to protest even for the deputy Governor to be removed," another woman said.




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