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...
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South Sudanese Student Studying At Daystar University Was Murdered In Cold Blood In Nairobi Kenya

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The Late Student, Mr. Biem Mabek Lang


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A South Sudanese student, Biem Mabek Lang, was brutally murdered in a shocking incident that has left South Sudanese community in Nairobi Kenya in shock and disbelief. 


The 28-year-old student was shot and killed by two masked armed men in Kenya, under mysterious circumstances.


During the shooting incident, the assailants did not steal anything from Biem. This only means one thing, it was an assassination carried out by the assailants. 


Biem, a first-year student at Daystar University's Athi River Campus, was known for his jovial nature, friendly demeanor, and humble personality.


The crime was committed when Biem was approached by the assailants inside his business premise and fatally shot him at point blank. The young student succumbed to his injuries on the spot.


Biem, in addition to his studies, had opened a liquor store near the university campus as a means to support his education. The computer science student was known for his hard work and determination. His life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew him.


Following the devastating incident, the family is appealing to the South Sudanese government to exert pressure on the Kenyan authorities to swiftly apprehend and bring to justice those responsible for this heinous act. They seek answers and closure, hoping that the culprits will face the full force of the law for their terrible crime.


The murder has been reported to both the Kenyan police and the South Sudanese embassy in Kenya. 


The death of Biem Mabek Lang is not only a personal tragedy for his family but a collective loss for South Sudan.


Biem was a son of former deputy governor of Unity State, late Mabek Lang.

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  1. Anonymous10 July 2023 at 04:58

    The Killing of South Sudanese who ventured into Businesses in Nairobi is not new. Since 2015, 11 South Sudanese lost their lives. Kenyans only love South Sudanese when they are idle and spend money. Enough is Enough let the two Governments address this insecurity once and for all.

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  2. Juba Wire22 September 2023 at 10:55

    Yeah. They should ensure safety in Kenya.

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