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...

PRESIDENT KIIR MEETS GEN. JOHNSON OLONY THABO AND OTHER AGWELEK LEADERS, DISCUSS REINTEGRATION OF FORCES

 



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President Kiir today on Wednesday met the Leader of Agwelek Forces Gen. Johnson Olony Thabo, appreciating him for his response towards building peace in the country.


 In his own statement President said that, "We are happy that you have accepted to come to Juba to join the peace process. We want peace and we are ready and committed to pulling the country into the trajectory of peace and stability", Kiir asserted.


President Kiir urged the Leaders of Agwelek Forces to take serious steps towards peace in order to end the suffering of the people.


 "If you have come for peace, please come with the hearts of peace. We don't want to see anyone going back to the bush, because South Sudan is too big and it has enough to cater for all of us.


Gen. Olony expressed satisfaction with his reception meeting, saying "we are happy to meet you today, and we want to truly tell you Mr. President that we have wholeheartedly come for peace and we don't want other people in the middle to spoil this peace".


Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said the coming of Gen. Olony signifies the importance of peace and unity for the country.


President Kiir directed the Defence Officials and all Security institutions to expedite the incorporation of Agwelek Forces into the national army, as agreed in Khartoum.

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