Nasir Trial Adjourned as MP Gatwech Lam Puoch Begins Defense ‎

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‎The Special Court handling the Nasir incident has adjourned proceedings until Monday, June 15, after the third accused, MP Gatwech Lam Puoch, began presenting his defense. ‎ ‎Gatwech, a member of the National Legislative Assembly representing Nasir County, rejected allegations linking him to activities related to the Nasir incident.  ‎ He told the court that his actions were part of his constitutional duties as an elected representative and were aimed at reducing tensions in Nasir and Ulang counties. ‎ ‎The lawmaker said a press conference cited by prosecutors was intended to encourage dialogue, address rumors, and help prevent conflict rather than incite violence.  ‎ He maintained that he was fulfilling his responsibility to represent and speak on behalf of his constituents. ‎ ‎Gatwech also argued that the Nasir crisis should be viewed within the wider context of challenges facing the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement, citing concerns raised by various political act...
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BREAKING NEWS: Juba gets first female Mayor!!

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File: Florah Gabriel Modi, Mayor of Juba 

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Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has today appointed Flora Gabriel Modi as the Mayor of Juba - becoming the first woman to serve in the position since independence. 


CES Governor Adil, has also appointed Mogga Franco Wani as First Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Thiik Thiik Mayardit as Second Deputy Mayor for Social Service, and Emmanuel Juma Diyo as Third Deputy Mayor for Environment and Waste Management.


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The governor of Central Equatoria State Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony also, suspended the the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency Hon. Moro Jenesio. 


Juba City, is the only  capital city of South Sudan and largest city in South Sudan. 


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Juba city, is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of Central Equatoria State. 


Juba City, is the world's newest capital city to be elevated as such, and had a population of 525,953 in 2017. 


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Juba City, was established in 1920–21 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in a small Bari village, also called Juba.


Juba city, Central Equatoria State was made as the capital of Manngalla Province in the late 1920s. 


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The growth of the town accelerated following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005, which made Juba the capital of the Autonomous Government of Southern Sudan. 


Juba City, became the capital of South Sudan in 2011 after its independence, but influential parties wanted Ramciel to be the capital. 


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