Kuol Manyang: Security Arrangements Are Key to Lasting Peace

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President Kiir and Kuol Manyang ‎Senior Presidential Advisor and Chairperson of the National Transitional Committee (NTC), Kuol Manyang Juuk, has updated President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the ongoing efforts to implement the security provisions of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). ‎ ‎During a briefing held at the State House in Juba, Kuol Manyang expressed optimism about the progress made by the NTC, saying: “We are progressing well.” He emphasized that the Committee remains fully committed to delivering on the key tasks outlined in the peace deal, particularly those related to Chapter Two, which covers security arrangements including the unification of forces, training and redeployment, and DDR (disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration) programs. ‎ ‎“Security is the backbone of lasting peace,” Kuol stated. “We are prioritizing this chapter because without strong and united security institutions, the broader ...
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Unity State Finance Minister given seven days ultimatum to comply and come for questioning or face action, Unity State Parliament declared.

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Unity state lawmakers renewed it's summon of the Finance and Planning Minister, a decision that unanimously reached on Tuesday, the finance minister was to provide answers regarding the 3 percent proceeds from the sale of crude oil allocated to Unity State. 


The motion to summon the Finance Minister was raised last month but the minister in question didn't show up, so the parliament decided to summon him again to answer questions regarding the 3 percent oil revenue which the state did not receive since 2013. 


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Hon. Stephen Mawich, the Chairperson of the Information Committee in Unity State Legislative Assembly said that, the parliament has renewed the summons for the Finance Minister to appear before the law makers. 


“The parliament has renewed the summons for the State Finance Minister to appear before the legislators.” Hon. Stephen said. 


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The 'state' in question currently is in a challenging financial situation this forced the legislatures to demand for the truth regarding the oil proceeds, but the Finance Minister has disregarded the previous summons. 


The lawmakers are adamant that, they need an explanation from the Finance Minister regarding the budget of Unity State. 


“The lack of development in the oil-producing state has raised concerns about the allocation of the 3 percent oil share. We are in the dark regarding the destination of these funds. This is a grave issue that requires immediate attention. We must be informed about the state's budget before approving the new 2023/2024 budget,” Stephen said. 


Hon. Stephen further said that, they are giving the Finance Minister a seven day period to comply or face the action starting today and ending on Tuesday next week. 


“We are granting the Finance Minister, Malual Tap Diu, a seven-day ultimatum, commencing today and concluding next Tuesday. If he fails to comply, we will take action against him, including a vote of no confidence.” Stephen added.


Member of the Civil Society in Unity State Dr. Riak Koang said that, it is the work of the parliament to know the destination of the funds. 


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“As the civil society, we are keen to know the current allocation of these funds because our communities have not benefited from the 3 percent oil share intended for development, education, healthcare, and clean water, among other necessities.” Dr. Riak stressed. 


Dr. Riak further said that, he seconded the second summoning of the Finance Minister inorder to provide insight into Unity State's budget since 2013. 


“I welcome the second summons to the Minister of Finance and Planning to provide insight into the state’s budget since 2013. Currently, no one is aware of the state'’s budget.” Dr. Riak added.


Unity State's Minister of Finance and Planning, cannot be reached despite numerous efforts made. 

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