Governor Rabi Mujung Dismisses Juba City Mayor, Appoints New Leadership Team ‎

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‎Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony Mujung has made sweeping changes in the Juba City Council leadership, dismissing Mayor Johnson Swaka and his two deputies, Thiik Thiik and Juma Moses Michael. ‎ ‎In a gubernatorial decree issued on Friday, Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka was appointed as the new Mayor of Juba City, taking over from the outgoing Swaka. ‎ ‎The new leadership team includes Jenifer Yabu Lasuba as Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Lual Joseph Deng as Deputy Mayor for Social Services, and Stephen Lomude Martin as Deputy Mayor for Environment and Waste Management. ‎ ‎Governor Mujung said the changes are aimed at enhancing service delivery, strengthening city management, and improving coordination between the state government and the city council. ‎ ‎The reshuffle marks one of the most significant administrative shake-ups in Juba’s recent history, as the new team is expected to tackle persistent challenges such as waste management, urban planni...
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Special Court Investigator: Alleges Minister Puot Kang Funded $30,000 Militia Attack on Nasir Garrison ‎

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Suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol. 


‎Juba, South Sudan 

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Explosive testimony before the Special Court in Juba has revealed that suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol allegedly sent $30,000 to mobilize the White Army militia for an attack on the SSPDF garrison in Nasir, Upper Nile State.

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‎Key Allegations from the Courtroom

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‎Funding the Assault:

‎Lead investigator Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani told the court that Puot Kang transferred the funds by air to Nasir.

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The money was allegedly split among 15 payams, with each receiving $2,000 to mobilize youth for the attack. One chief reportedly rejected the funds and surrendered his traditional ribbon in protest.


‎WhatsApp Coordination:

‎Wani testified that Puot Kang maintained direct contact with the militia via WhatsApp, receiving battlefield updates, casualty reports, and timing instructions.

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He further accused Kang of spreading false military information through Radio Miraya, allegedly to mislead the public.


‎Weapons Procurement:

‎The investigator claimed Puot Kang sent money to SPLM-IO commander Brig. Gen. Hokdor Chuol for ammunition purchases used in the assault.

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‎Casualties and Leadership:

‎The March 2025 Nasir attack reportedly left 267 SSPDF soldiers dead, including senior commander Gen. James Majur Dak.

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The offensive was allegedly led by Col. Tor Gile Thoan in coordination with SPLM-IO forces.


‎Defense Pushback & Court’s Next Move

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‎Puot Kang, alongside First Vice President Riek Machar and six others, faces charges of treason, mass murder, terrorism, and destruction of property.

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The defense team challenged Wani’s testimony, citing constitutional breaches and violations of privacy laws in how evidence was obtained.


‎Presiding Judge James Alala Deng adjourned proceedings to October 20, when further witnesses are expected to testify.

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