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...

BAHR EL GHAZAL REGION CELEBRATES PRESIDENT KIIR'S CANDIDACY IN 2024 ELECTIONS

 

President Kiir in Wau. 


Tens of thousands of people converged in Wau Stadium to celebrate the sole nomination of President Kiir as SPLM Presidential flag bearer in the 2024 general elections.


SPLM members and enthusiasts came from the four States of Bahr El Ghazal and Abyei Administrative Area.


In a declaration read by Warrap State Governor Manhiem Bol Malek, people from the votes rich region renewed and pledged their unwavering support to the President. 


In his keynote address, President Kiir said, "I am deeply touched by your endorsement and your continued support to our historic party gives me confidence that we will stand together as we go towards elections next year", Kiir said.


President Kiir underscored the success of some developmental projects, including the Juba-Bahr El Ghazal Highway, which he said is progressing well.  


The Head of State noted that government is doing everything possible to ensure that all the processes that are crucial to conduct the elections are put in place.


The event organisers acknowledged the significant contributions President Kiir has made in the liberation struggle and believe that his transformative leadership will develop the country.

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