SSPDF and Agwelek Forces Capture New Fangak in Jonglei State ‎

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‎ SSPDF Soldier  ‎Government troops from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), backed by the Agwelek militia, have taken control of New Fangak (Phom) in Fangak County, Jonglei State, following a coordinated military offensive against forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the White Army. ‎ ‎Major General Paromi Angui, the SSPDF operations commander and deputy commander of Agwelek forces, confirmed the capture, stating that the operation began on May 12 and resulted in the seizure of both New Fangak town and the Alel area to its south. ‎ ‎According to Gen. Paromi, government forces suffered minimal losses, with one soldier killed and a few others wounded.  ‎ ‎He claimed that the opposition suffered heavier casualties and reported the capture of two SPLA-IO fighters. He also noted that air power and river barges supported the operation. ‎ ‎Eyewitnesses and reports from the ground indicated that several houses were seen burning i...
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EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT ORGANIZATION LAUDS PRESIDENT KIIR FOR SUPPORTING GIRLS EDUCATION

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None Governmental Organization, Education Cannot Wait has commended President Kiir for his strong support for girls education in the country. 


The Organization's Executive Director Yasmine Sheriff briefed the President on the activities her organization is funding in South Sudan. 


"I am glad that President Kiir is a wise, profound leader that made a huge impact and has such a strong support for girls education, to make sure that the female population are re-able to achieve education",  Yasmine asserted. 


The Minister of General Education and Instructions Awut Deng Acuil thanked the organization for funding critical education programs in the country. 


Awut appreciated the President's declaration of free and compulsory education in the country. 


It's worth nothing that the Organization had launched a three-year Multi year Resilience program  at the tune of 72 million USD in Yirol town of Lakes State.

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