‎Mam Pal Denies Funding Armed Youth (White Army) Activities as Special Court Hearing Continues in Juba

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  Mam Pal Dhoul, one of the accused persons in the ongoing trial involving suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven others, appeared before the Special Court in Juba on Friday and denied accusations linking him to the financing of armed youth activities in Nasir County. ‎Speaking through a court interpreter, Mam Pal dismissed claims made by prosecutors and a digital forensic expert that he transferred $15,000 through an individual identified as Mohammed Sherif Ahmed in Dubai to support armed groups in Nasir. ‎ ‎According to his testimony, Mohammed Sherif Ahmed is a personal friend whom he visited in India on October 5, 2024, for business-related matters. Mam Pal told the court that the two later planned to travel together to Dubai, but Ahmed traveled ahead because he did not have a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates at the time. ‎ ‎Mam Pal explained that business associates later sent $15,000 to Ahmed in Dubai on his behalf and confirmed that the money was received....
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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol Ranley, the former Governor of Upper Nile State, as the new Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs.

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‎The presidential decree was broadcast on South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Monday evening, ending nearly two years of vacancy in the position.

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‎The office of the Deputy Minister of Defence has remained unfilled since 2023, when President Kiir transferred the Defence Ministry portfolio from the SPLM-IO to the SPLM, following the dismissal of then-Minister Angelina Teny a move that sparked political controversy and strained relations between the peace partners.

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‎Although the Revitalized Peace Agreement stipulates that the Deputy Minister’s post should be occupied by an SPLM-IO nominee, the opposition group led by Dr. Riek Machar boycotted the appointment, accusing President Kiir of violating the power-sharing arrangement by unilaterally reshuffling the ministry.

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‎Lt. Gen. Koang’s appointment is seen as a major political statement symbolizing President Kiir’s decision to move forward with filling critical national security positions despite the continued disagreements with his coalition partners.

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‎Gen. Koang, a veteran military officer and former senior commander in the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), has previously held key positions in both the government and opposition ranks. 

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Before his recent dismissal as Governor of Upper Nile, he played a central role in stabilizing the volatile region amid recurring intercommunal violence.

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‎Political observers view his redeployment to the Defence Ministry as an attempt by President Kiir to strengthen control and balance within the national army’s leadership ahead of the December 2025 general elections.

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‎Meanwhile, the SPLM-IO has not issued an official reaction to the appointment. Analysts warn the move could reignite tensions between the two main peace partners if not handled through dialogue and consultation under the framework of the peace deal.

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‎The Ministry of Defence remains one of the most strategic institutions in South Sudan, overseeing security operations, army restructuring, and the ongoing unification of forces under the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.

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‎Lt. Gen. Koang’s appointment adds a new chapter to the evolving political landscape as Juba prepares for elections amid calls for renewed commitment to the peace roadmap and full implementation of security reforms.

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