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Nineteen '19' year old woman committed suicide in Lakes State, Rumbek East County

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  The local police of Lakes State confirmed that a 19 year old woman committed suicide in the County of Rumbek East in the village of Meen-Wal and the police withheld the deceased name for unknown reason.  This is not the first time for the young girls to commit suicide in the State, the first case was reported to the authorities  two days ago after a young girl committed suicide in Wulu County.  While speaking to the Media, Police Spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makwach said that, the police are conducting thorough investigation on why there is a rampant rise of suicide amongst girls in Lakes State.  “We have recorded several cases of suicide with the most recent being a 19-year-old girl who committed a suicide in Meen-wal village in Rumbek East County and the investigation is still ongoing to identify the cause of the suicide because the cases are rising. Last week alone, two suicide cases were reported,” Maj. Mabor said.  Lakes State Police Spokesperson further said that, they have b
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Turkana and Toposa Leaders Met Today To Discuss Kenya-South Sudan Boarder Issue

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Today Turkana and Toposa leaders had a bilateral consultative meeting on South Sudan -Kenya boarders.  The meeting was chaired by Turkana County Governor H.E Josephat Nanok and Kapoeta State Governor H.E Luis Lobong Lojore.  The consultative meeting was held as a result of the agreement between H.E president Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and H.E President Salva Kiir of the republic of South Sudan to fast track the implementation of the MOU on boundary delimination and demarcation between Kenya and South Sudan signed on 17th June 2019 in Nairobi. During the deliberations that were held in a cordial and transparent atmosphere ,the leaders recognised the common heritage,good relations and interdependence between the people of Kenya and south Sudan and committed to deepen and strengthen existing friendly bilateral relations. Further to this,The leaders and heads of subnational governments agreed to pacify respective border communities to facilitate both governments to realize the obje
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South Sudan Government Given Ten (10) Acres Of Land By Kenyan Government

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South Sudan today received a ten (10) acres of land in Naivasha Kenya. The land is to be used a dry port and Logistics when South Sudan Crude oil reaches Lamu Port.   Kenya also plans to hold a trade expo in Juba South Sudan to strengthen their bilateral relationship with South Sudan.   The land issued to South Sudan is similar to the given to Uganda on March this year. President Uhuru Kenyatta own words  “To further ease the movement of goods consigned to South Sudan, the Kenya Government has set aside 10 acres of land at the Inland Container Depot in Naivasha Industrial Park, for use as a dry port by the Government of South Sudan.”  The Kenyan President also assured South Sudan of its intentions to complete the LAPSSET projects including the Lamu project too.   “The first berth (of the Lamu Port) will be ready this August while Berths 2 and 3 are expected to be completed within the year 2020,” Kenyan President added.   President Uhuru Kenyatta further said that “In pur
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Attorney General Issues Arrest Warrant To Former Western Lakes State Governor

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The Attorney General issued an arrest warrant to the former Western Lakes State Governor Kerbino Kuel Deng.  The former Western Lakes State Governor had disappeared and gone into hiding as law enforcement officers are encroaching on him. The warrant was issued because of the disappearance of money meant for students and teachers and the money was confiscated by the former Governor.  Here is the details of the arrest warrant “to any police R.C.C whereas John Deng Mamer stands charged with the offence under section 346/223/283 of the penal code act, 2008, you are directed to arrest the said person and bring him/her before the crime officer in charge in the police station.” The State Finance Minister Hon. Mario was also arrested and over 4 million SSP was found in his house and another 8,200 USD.  So the State Finance Minister wanted to prove his innocence by opening a case against the former Western Lakes Governor.  In the middle of June the Judge dismiss the cas
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Fifteen (15) People Killed Including Paramount Chief In Manyangok County (Tonj State)

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A paramount Chief and fifteen other people have been killed in Manyangok County in two separate attacks.   Tonj State Information Minister said that “The paramount chief of Padek Section was killed in an attack on a cattle camp called Akucheng.”  The information Minister further confirmed that 11 people were killed in a separate attack and over 3,000 cows taken.   The Information Minister is unable to disclose the identity of the people behind the attack.  So it remains the same case of unknown gunmen.   More to follow shortly...  
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South Sudan President Salva Kiir To Visit Kenya Today 1-July-2019

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South President Salva Kiir Mayardiit to visit Kenya's Capital city Nairobi today to hold talks with Kenya's Head of State His Excellency Uhuru Mwigai Kenyatta. President Kiir will be accorded with full reception honors upon his arrival. Members of Kiir entourage confirmed that the full state reception will be completed with a 21-gun salute before starting the bilateral talks with Kenya President Uhuru Mwigai Kenyatta. Kenya State House Spokeperson Kanze Dena said that "“His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan will arrive in Kenya on Monday, 1st July 2019 for a two-day State Visit. On arrival, the visiting Head of State will be received by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi where he will be accorded full State reception honors.” Last month on 17th May South Sudan President visited Kenya to celebrate Kenya's Annual Prayer Breakfast, so the invitation also follows the annual prayer breakfast th
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General Gabriel Jok Riak Does Not A Child In The Army.

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Family members of General Gabriel Jok Riak have dismissed fake news circulating on the social media and in Ugandan gossip newspapers linking a man dressed up as a Brigadier General to South Sudan’s Chief of Defence. The man in question is “Brown” aka Paulino Akoon Yel Dut. He is the “spokesman” for South Sudan United Front / Army faction of Garang Achiec Bol Agiu. Akoon Yel Dut is from Northern Bahr el Ghazal Region. He studied in Gulu, Uganda according to those who know him and has zero military experience. He is not related to General Gabriel Jok Riak in any way whatsoever according to the family. The family said General Jok does not have any  children in the military service or who hold senior army ranks. More to follow shortly... 
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Two (2) Women Died As A Result Of Heavy Flooding In Torit State

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  Officials in Torit State confirmed that two women died as a result of heavy flood in Torit East County.   The Commissioner of Torit East County Hon. Tobby  Majak said that the flood resulted because of heavy rains in Torit State.   Torit East Commissioner also said that the effect of the flood was so devastating as crops were destroyed and people had to move to higher grounds and start farming afresh to avoid another calamity  The Commissioner is advising the people of his county not to give up in farming after the flood.  He believed farming will eradicate poverty in the State.    Hon. Tobby is also asking for help from the State Government and also from the Humanitarian agencies to come to bring aid to his people.   More to follow shortly...  
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SPLM-IO Released Fifteen (15) Prisoners Of War

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SPLM-IO Deputy Spokesman confirmed that they have released 15 Prisoners of and have been handed over to South Sudan Red Cross.   The Deputy SPLM-IO said they released the because of the peace agreement  Manawa own words “The 15 persons have been transported from New Fangak to Juba. It is a good move towards the implementation of the peace process.”  Speaker Manawa is also urging the government to do the same by releasing the SPLM-IO prisoners detained in Juba.   Red Cross Communication Officer Aidah Khamis said that “facilitated the release of 15 persons detained in relation to the conflict in South Sudan.” The Red Cross communication officer also said that ”We safely transported the former detainees to Juba on Thursday and they were handed over to the government.”  What do you think of the move by SPLM-IO to release the Prisoners of war???  More to follow shortly.... 
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South Sudan Leads With The Highest Number Of Rape Cases

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Victoria Nasra the Director General in the Ministry Gender, Child and Social Welfare confirms that South Sudan leads with the highest number of rape cases. The Director General also said that the reasons to why South Sudan leads in rape cases is because of high level of alcohol consumption in the country.    Victoria Nasra also said that due to alcohol consumption the armed forces tend to lose control of themselves.   The rape cases in South Sudan led to families being broken because of the after effects of the rape.  Rape cases also led to children dropping out of school and also high level of divorce in the community.   More to follow shortly.... 
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Ex-Lol State Commissioner Arrested For Involving In Illegal Gold Mining

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A former commissioner in Lol state and six other people have been arrested for alleged involvement in illegal gold mining activities in his County Alamin Ahmed, the former Commissioner of Kafia Kinyja, was dismissed from office last week and immediately apprehended along with his executive director, deputy director, three Sudanese miners and a South Sudanese national.  Lol state Minister for information, Anei Anei Juach says Ahmed instructed the area executive director and his deputy to give the green light to the illegal miners. Juach says by the time of arrest, the miners had dug three hundred out of one thousand planned illegal gold wells in Kafia Kinyja. The suspects have been taken to Wau for further investigation.  More to follow shortly... 
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Hunger Forced Lafon County Communities To Flee The County

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  The communities in Lafon County from Torit State have decided to abandon their County due to hunger, the Commissioner Of Lafon County Confirmed this report.   Hon. Owar Marko added that every day a large number of families had to flee the County due to drought and as a result there is no food to sustain them.   The drought came as a result of poor harvest in the County. The poor harvest is because of lack of rain in the County the commissioner said.  Roads connecting Lafon County to other counties and States have became impassable for humanitarians to deliver food aid to the County.    The commissioner is appealing to the government and humanitarian agencies to come to their rescue immediately.  More to follow shortly.... 
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South Sudan President Orders Investigation Into Crude Oil Pre-Sale By Former Petroleum Minister

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Just less than two weeks ago after sacking Petroleum Minister Hon. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, South Sudan President ordered investigation into his crude oil pre-sale deals.   South Sudan President also organized an investigation committee to complete the inquiry.   President Salva Kiir also said that “ascertain the number of pre-sale agreements and companies allocated crude oil on the basis of pre-sale.” The investigation is expected to take 14 days only.  The committee will investigate: 1. The process of crude oil pre-sale and Taxes 2. Verifying the crude oil pre-sale data It is still unclear to why the president ordered the investigation but it is believed to be because of corruption activities in the petroleum department.   More to come shortly.... 
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Juba Academy Leads In South Sudan Secondary Education Certificate

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Juba academy emerged as the best secondary in the just released secondary education results.  It got a 100% pass rate.   It means all the subjects has an excellent pass rate in Juba Academy the pride of South Sudan.   Juba Academy is also followed by St. Thomas Secondary which is also in the same state known as Jubek State.   Let's break down the performances from all the states: Aweil East State 96.6% Eastern Lakes State 96.9% Amadi State 13.3,% So the question is who is the best student in the recent secondary examination.  He is no other than Michael Dut Arok Mabior with 96%. From Darling Wisdom School. He also sat for his exams in Jubek state.   More to come shortly....
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