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Disarmament at the Heart of Warrap’s Stability Drive, Kiir Backs Initiative

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‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday received a detailed briefing from Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth on the prevailing situation in the state, with peace and security taking center stage in their discussions. ‎ ‎Governor Wek informed the President that he had conducted an extensive tour across various counties of Warrap to consult local authorities, traditional leaders, and community representatives on ways to address insecurity and strengthen social cohesion. ‎ ‎One of the key initiatives highlighted was the ongoing disarmament exercise, which Governor Wek described as vital to curbing inter-communal violence and ensuring lasting peace.  ‎ He explained that removing illegal firearms from civilian hands is not only a step toward security but also a foundation for development and harmony among communities long divided by cycles of revenge attacks and cattle raids. ‎ “The disarmament process is central to achieving stability in Warrap. It is through this initiative that...
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From Safe Haven to Hunger Trap: Kakuma Refugees Flee Back to South Sudan

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‎Key Points: Kakuma Refugee Hunger Crisis ‎ ‎1. Mass Exodus: Thousands of South Sudanese refugees are leaving Kakuma Camp, trekking back home due to hunger. ‎ ‎2. Severe Food Cuts: Rations slashed; many families get little or no food. ‎ ‎3. Not a Choice: “We are not walking out of choice. Hunger is killing us here,” said one refugee. ‎ ‎4. Dangerous Return: Refugees risk insecurity, hunger, and floods in South Sudan. ‎ ‎5. Aid Funding Gap: U.S. Trump-era cuts + global donor fatigue worsened the crisis. ‎ ‎6. Host Communities Struggling: Poverty in Turkana, Kenya, adds pressure on locals and refugees alike. ‎ ‎7. Protection Crisis: Refugees face an impossible choice starvation in exile or insecurity back home. ‎ ‎South Sudanese Refugees Flee Kakuma Refugee Camp as Hunger Crisis Deepened as mass exodus is unfolding at Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya. For years, this dusty settlement in Turkana West County has been a place of refuge for South Sudanese fleeing war, famine, and pe...
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