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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Kapoeta Under Fire: Gunmen Raid NSS Office, Leave Five Critically Injured: Governor Blames SPLA-IO for Deadly Kapoeta Security Raid

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‎KAPOETA, Eastern Equatoria A violent raid on Wednesday evening targeting the National Security Service (NSS) office in Kapoeta town has left at least five officers wounded several in critical condition, according to state authorities.

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‎Attack Details

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‎Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State described the perpetrators as a group “affiliated with SPLA-IO,” who launched a coordinated assault on the NSS facility. The attackers opened fire directly on the building before retreating toward the Singaita River. 

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‎Between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., gunshots were also reported toward a nearby military barracks.  

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The governor stated that responding security forces who pursued the assailants were ambushed near the river, where attackers, hidden in the bush, struck from the highway. 

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‎Casualties & Response

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‎Authorities confirm that approximately five officers sustained gunshot wounds, with “several of them critically” injured. They are currently receiving treatment at Kapoeta Hospital. 

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‎Governor Lobong condemned the raid as a deliberate attempt to destabilize the region, adding that the assault had caused panic among local residents.  

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He assured the public that calm has largely returned, and that pursuit operations to apprehend the attackers are underway. 

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‎He claimed that six to nine suspects have been identified and remain at large, and pledged continued efforts to bring them to justice.  

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As of the time of the report, SPLA-IO had not issued a response to the allegations.

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‎Wider Implications

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‎This attack underscores the volatile security situation in parts of South Sudan, particularly in border or peripheral areas like Eastern Equatoria. 

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The use of ambush tactics and targeting of government security infrastructure suggest a high level of planning and intent.

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