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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#OPINION: Appreciation for the Trust and the Opportunity to Serve

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit and first Undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Mr. Malual Tap Dieu. 


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Your Excellency Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan,


I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the trust and confidence you have shown me by appointing me as the First Undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning. 


This appointment is an immense honor, and I am fully committed to delivering on the mandate bestowed upon me.


As our nation continues to rebuild and grow, I am acutely aware of the sacrifices and struggles undertaken by you and your colleagues over the past three decades. 


Your relentless dedication to our country's welfare is truly inspiring, and it is my utmost desire to contribute to the realization of our shared vision.


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I assure you, Mr. President, that I will work tirelessly to serve our civil population and ensure they reap the fruits of our collective struggle. 


With a firm grasp of economics, I fully appreciate the intricate complexities of our nation's economy and the need for strategic planning and fiscal policies to drive sustainable growth.


I am thankful to Hon. Bak Barnaba Chol, the Minister of Finance and Planning, for placing his faith in my abilities. 


I am determined to work closely with him, bringing my expertise in fiscal policies, strategic planning, financial controlship, and effective policy formulation to deliver the much-needed reforms within our economy. 


By enacting sound economic strategies, we will optimize the utilization of our limited resources and create a robust financial framework that serves our struggling populations.


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Finally, I express my heartfelt appreciation to H.E Lt. Gen. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, the Governor of Unity State, for your pivotal role in shaping me as a professional. 


The invaluable experience gained under your unwavering leadership has transformed me into the person I am today. I am forever grateful for your guidance and mentorship.


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Rest assured, Governor Wejang, that as I embark on this new chapter of serving our people, I will continue to support you in your noble efforts. Together, we will work tirelessly to improve the lives of the citizens in Unity State and ensure their prosperity.


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Once again, I express my sincere gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Minister Bak Barnaba Chol, and Governor Joseph Manytuil Wejang for the trust and opportunities provided to me. 


I am wholeheartedly committed to delivering on the responsibilities entrusted to me and to contributing my best efforts towards the development and progress of the Republic of South Sudan


Regards


Malual Tap Dieu

First Undersecretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning.

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