13 Killed in Jonglei Clashes Over Disputed Fishing Ground.

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‎Jonglei State, South Sudan. At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in renewed communal clashes between the Hol and Ayual communities in Jonglei State, officials confirmed on Thursday. ‎ ‎The deadly fighting broke out on Wednesday at Bioth-Agany Fishing Island, a disputed area between Duk and Twic East counties, after armed youth from the Hol community of Duk reportedly launched an attack on the island currently claimed by the Ayual community of Twic East. ‎ ‎Twic East County Commissioner Juach Arok Juach stated that seven people from his community were killed, seven others wounded, and four remain missing. He added that Hol youth are still occupying the area and tensions remain high. ‎ ‎On the other side, Duk County Commissioner John Chatim confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries among the Hol community.  ‎ ‎“We are urging our youth to cease fighting and allow the government to take over the matter and investigate. There must be accountability,” Chatim s...
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President Kiir, Jets back home after attending 78th 'UNGA' in New York City, United States of America

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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit a e Dr. Riek Machar. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit returned back to Juba capital of South Sudan after participating in the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York. 


In his remarks, Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. James Pitia Morgan said President Kiir conducted several bilateral meetings with other world leaders in America on global peace and security.


Read about: Unity State Finance Minister given seven days ultimatum to comply and come for questioning or face action, Unity State Parliament declared.


While in America, President Kiir called for lifting of arms embargo, noting that the imposed sanctions are major impediments to the implementation of the peace agreement, as this has derailed the deployment of the necessary unified forces. 


On his part, Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said South Sudan ministers held sideline meetings with their counterparts in New York, adding that Education Minister secured 50 million US dollars deal for education sector.


Read about: President Kiir met with the South Sudanese in diaspora and urged them to be patriotic and good ambassadors.


This year the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held under the Theme-“Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity:Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals Towards Peace, Prosperity, Progress and the Sustainability For All”–affords an opportunity for member states to take mid-way assessment on the successes and shortfalls towards attaining the Global Goals.

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