Mam Pal Denies Sharing Information Related To The Nasir Incident as Dr. Riek Machar Trial Continues

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Mam Pal Dhoul, one of the accused in the ongoing trial involving suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and other members of the SPLM-IO, has denied allegations that he shared information related to the Nasir incident with fellow suspects or local youth leaders. ‎ ‎Appearing before the Special Court in Juba, Dhoul rejected claims that he passed information to co-accused Puot Kang Chol or youth groups in Upper Nile State.  ‎ ‎Mam Pal Dhuol argued that the accusations were not supported by any witness testimony and were based solely on findings presented by a digital forensic expert. ‎ ‎Dhoul told the court that he is a businessman and has never worked as an intelligence officer, making it unlikely that he would be involved in collecting or distributing sensitive information. ‎ ‎He also disputed allegations that he circulated a list of people killed during the Nasir violence. According to Dhoul, the messages presented as evidence were fabricated while his mobile phones were in th...
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‎Farmer Arrested for Killing and Injuring Cows in Crop Dispute in Rumbek East, Lakes State

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‎Rumbek East County, Lakes State 


Police in Rumbek East County have arrested a farmer accused of maiming several cows that reportedly invaded and destroyed his crops in Awan village over the weekend.


‎According to local authorities, the farmer attacked the animals with a panga after they entered his garden, sparking a dispute between him and the cattle owner.

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‎Commissioner Malual Anyuon confirmed the arrest, saying the suspect is currently in police custody while investigations are ongoing.

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‎“The suspect was arrested for injuring several cows after they trespassed into his farm. We are still verifying the number of cows affected, as both sides have given different figures,” Anyuon said.

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‎Reports indicate that the farmer claims he injured eight cows, while the cattle owner insists the number could be as high as fifteen.

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‎Cattle Owner Demands Justice

‎The owner of the injured animals, Akuckerieth Marial Malual Anyar, acknowledged that the cows strayed into the farmer’s garden but said he is ready to compensate for the damaged crops. 

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However, he is demanding compensation for his injured animals and has called for legal action against the farmer.

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‎“I accept to pay for the crops my cows destroyed, but I also need justice for the wounds inflicted on my cattle,” Akuckerieth said.

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‎Community Leaders Condemn Violence

‎Women’s representative Alek Akim Dier condemned the farmer’s actions, describing the attack as a “great mistake.” She urged residents to resolve such disputes peacefully through traditional mechanisms instead of resorting to violence.

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‎“Cattle are part of our identity and wealth in this region. Disputes should be taken to youth leaders or chiefs for resolution, not handled through violence,” she said.

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‎Authorities Urge Calm

‎Commissioner Malual called for calm among residents, stressing the need to maintain harmony between farmers and herders, whose livelihoods are both critical to the local economy.

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‎“We must find a balance between agriculture and cattle keeping. Both are vital sources of livelihood for our people,” he added.

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‎Background

‎Crop and grazing disputes are common in parts of Lakes State, where farmlands and cattle grazing areas often overlap. 

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Authorities have repeatedly called on communities to report such incidents through local administrative and traditional structures to prevent revenge attacks.

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‎The suspect will remain in custody as police conclude their investigation before forwarding the case to court.

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