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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President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Met with the new SPLM members from Uror County, Jonglei State.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, Addressing new SPLM members from Uror County, Jonglei State. 



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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, today on Wednesday met with the new members of SPLM, SPLM is the ruling party in South Sudan. 


The new SPLM members all hailed from Uror County, Jonglei State, the new members decided to join SPLM the rulling party which is headed by president Kiir. 


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While addressing the media, Presidential Affairs Minister, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said that, these comrades have endorsed the nomination of President Salva Kiir Mayardiit as the flag bearer of SPLM come 2024. 


"These comrades have endorsed the nomination of President Kiir as SPLM flag bearer in the 2024 general elections". Dr. Barnaba said. 


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Dr. Barnaba further said that, the new members had fully registered their membership in SPLM. 


Dr. Barnaba stressed that, their is need for service delivery in Uror County which includes road rehabilitation, health and schools among others. 


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SPLM Secretary General Peter Lam Both said the liberation party is working for the unity of the people of South Sudan.


Uror County, is one of the county in Jonglei State, South Sudan. It has nine payams: Pathai, Pieri, Pulchuol, Palouny, Motdit, Motot, Karam, Pajut, Weykol and Padiek. 

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