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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Breaking News: New CDF Orders Jonglei’s Red Belt Vigilante Group to Join SSPDF and SPLA-IO to Join Nearest SSPDF Barracks ‎

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New CDF Gen. Paul Nang Majok


‎The new Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a directive ordering members of the Red Belt Movement, a Jonglei-based vigilante group, to officially integrate into the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF).


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‎According to an official statement released by the Office of the SSPDF Spokesperson on October 12, 2025, all Red Belt members are required to report to Malual-Chat Barracks with their personal and support weapons for registration and absorption into the national army.

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‎The directive, signed by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, states that those who decline the “golden opportunity and honor to serve” will face forceful disarmament.


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“A committee will be formed and sent to Malual-Chat Barracks to receive members of the Red Belt Movement joining the army. 

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Members declining this golden opportunity and honor to serve will face forceful disarmament at the earliest time possible,” the statement reads.

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‎The CDF further instructed armed youth in Greater Warrap State to voluntarily surrender their weapons within 21 days, warning that failure to comply will lead to a comprehensive forceful disarmament exercise.


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Additionally, the statement directed SPLA-IO members to report to the nearest SSPDF barracks in preparation for the second phase of the implementation of transitional security arrangements. 

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Those who refuse to comply will be treated as hostile forces and face “the full force of the national army.”

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‎The latest directive comes just days after President Salva Kiir reappointed Gen. Paul Nang Majok as the new Chief of Defense Forces, signaling a renewed push to unify armed groups and stabilize volatile regions such as Jonglei, Warrap, and Upper Nile.


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Observers say the move aims to accelerate security sector reforms and reduce local militias’ influence, which has been blamed for recurring violence and insecurity in parts of the country.

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