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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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President Kiir met with the South Sudanese in diaspora and urged them to be patriotic and good ambassadors.

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File: President Kiir with South Sudanese in diaspora, USA.  Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir addressed the UN General Assembly and pleaded with them to uplift the arms embargo in South Sudan and his commitment to world peace South Supreme Airlines demands black box information before compensating plane crash victims President Salva Kiir Mayardiit held bilateral meetings with African leaders at UNGA, New York, United States of America Armed GPAA youths on the move to attack Pochalla, Acting Commissioner Hon. Olung said President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, called out to the people of South Sudan living in diaspora to be united as elections looms.  President Kiir made those remarks while in a meeting with the South Sudanese Community in New York City United States of America, the president also informed them on the current situation back home.  The South Sudanese in the United States of America all assembled in New York City to discuss the volatile situation back home.  President Kiir
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President Kiir addressed the UN General Assembly and pleaded with them to uplift the arms embargo in South Sudan and his commitment to world peace.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit of South Sudan addressing UNGA member states at New York City, United States of America.  Top Trending News Today: South Supreme Airlines demands black box information before compensating plane crash victims President Salva Kiir Mayardiit held bilateral meetings with African leaders at UNGA, New York, United States of America Armed GPAA youths on the move to attack Pochalla, Acting Commissioner Hon. Olung said Parliament passes National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardiit said that, he is committed to sustain peace and stability while also pursuing a common ground for world peace.  President Kiir made this statement while addressing the High-Level meeting of the UN-General Assembly in New York United States of America.  Read about:  DR. LAM AKOL MET WITH PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR President Kiir stressed on the importance of the United Nations to uplift the arms embargo imposed on South Sudan.  President Ki
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South Supreme Airlines demands black box information before compensating plane crash victims

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File: South Supreme Airlines Proprietor Mr. Ayii Duang Ayii.  Top Trending News Today: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit held bilateral meetings with African leaders at UNGA, New York United States of America Armed GPAA youths on the move to attack Pochalla, Acting Commissioner Hon. Olung said President Salva Kiir Mayardiit met with the UN General Secretary, They discussed peace implementation. President Salva Kiir Arrived in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly South Supreme Airlines owner demands for the 'Black-Box' data before compensating the victims of the Pieri plane crash.  The owner of South Supreme Airlines Mr. Ayii Duang Ayii, said that he is willing to compensate the victims of the Pieri Plane Crash on a condition that the black-box be availed to him.  Also read about:  President Salva Kiir Mayardit travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly Mr. Duang, while addressing the media he said that, his company want to look into the cause of the plane cra
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit held bilateral meetings with African leaders at UNGA, New York, United States of America

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File: 78th United Nations General Assembly, New York United States of America.  Top Trending News Today: Armed GPAA youths on the move to attack Pochalla, Acting Commissioner Hon. Olung said. President Salva Kiir Mayardiit met with the UN General Secretary, They discussed peace implementation. President Salva Kiir Arrived in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly. Parliament passes National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardiit attended the opening session of the 78th UN General Assembly today.  President Kiir also held a number of bilateral meetings with various African leaders.  The President during the meetings expressed South Sudan's readiness and commitment to building peace in the region. UNGA also known as the United Nations General Assembly and it is one of the six principal organs of the 'UN' United Nations and it's main objective is to deliberate on policy making and representative organ. The UN General Assembly also make k
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Armed GPAA youths on the move to attack Pochalla, Acting Commissioner Hon. Olung said.

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Top Trending News Today: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit met with the UN General Secretary, They  discussed peace implementation. President Salva Kiir Arrived in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly. Parliament passes National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardit travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly The officials in the County of Pochalla said that, they have received reports that armed youths from GPAA specifically Pibor County are already in the move to launch fresh attacks in Pochalla.  The Pochalla youths and the army based in Pochalla town had been in a violent clashes which started this September 18th 2023.  Also read:  WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group The clashes was triggered when former army commander Col. Okony Okwom Or how was shot dead inside his house in Pochalla town by his army comrades, this let to 10 youths dead and 8 youths nursing their injuries. 
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit met with the UN General Secretary, They discussed peace implementation.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres in New York City United States of America.  Top Trending News Today: President Salva Kiir Arrived in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly. Parliament passes National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardit travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly President Kiir fired four SPLM-IO TNLA members of Parliament and Rubkona County commissioner South Sudanese president, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardiit today met with the UN General Secretary Mr. Antonio Guterres and they discussed about the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and the 2022 Roadmap. Th UN Chief reiterated the importance of conducting credible elections in South Sudan in December 2024.  The meeting also discussed the country’s progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Secretary-General commended South Sudan’s efforts to resolve the conflict in Su
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President Salva Kiir Arrived in New York for the 78th UN General Assembly.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit in New York City United States of America.  Top Trending News Today: Parliament passes National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardit travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly President Kiir fired four SPLM-IO TNLA members of Parliament and Rubkona County commissioner PRESIDENT KIIR ENGAGES WITH SUDANESE POLITICAL FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR PEACEFUL RECONCILIATION President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the  accompanying delegation arrived in New York United States of America on Monday to take part in the High-Level meetings of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. President Salva Kiir Mayardiit was warmly welcomed at by the country's UN Permanent Representative Akuei Bona Malual and South Sudan Ambassador to US Philip Jada.  Press Secretary Lily Adhieu said the President will address the session on September 21, highlighting the progress in the peace implementation and preparation
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Parliament passes National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023

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  File: TNLA Parliament   Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardit travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembl y President Kiir fired four SPLM-IO TNLA members of Parliament and Rubkona County commissioner PRESIDENT KIIR ENGAGES WITH SUDANESE POLITICAL FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR PEACEFUL RECONCILIATION President Kiir met with the Lou Nuer Youth Leaders The lawmakers on Monday today passed the National Elections Act 2012 'Amendment Bill 2023,' with all the reviews and recommendations.  The Bill calls for the reconstitution of a competent and impartial National Elections Commissions 'NEC' to fully conduct generall elections as stipulated in the 2018 peace arrangements.  The Bill, allows 50 percent of all the TNLA to be elected to represent their geographical constituencies in South Sudan.  The Bill also, allows 35 percent of woman who are members to be elected based on proportional representation at the national level.  Also the bill state
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President Salva Kiir Mayardit travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly

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File: President Kiir Jets off to New-York for the UN General Assembly.   Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir fired four SPLM-IO TNLA members of Parliament and Rubkona County commissioner PRESIDENT KIIR ENGAGES WITH SUDANESE POLITICAL FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR PEACEFUL RECONCILIATION President Kiir met with the Lou Nuer Youth Leaders Dredging of Naam River in Unity State commence to a jubilant reception by the locals. President Salva Kiir Mayardit has traveled to New York, United States of America to participate in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.  The Summit agenda, “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”. Speaking to reporters Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said President Kiir will address the UN General assembly on the status of the implementation of the peace agreement and
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President Kiir fired four SPLM-IO TNLA members of Parliament and Rubkona County commissioner

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit  Top Trending News Today: PRESIDENT KIIR ENGAGES WITH SUDANESE POLITICAL FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR PEACEFUL RECONCILIATION President Kiir met with the Lou Nuer Youth Leaders Dredging of Naam River in Unity State commence to a jubilant reception by the locals WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group President Kiir on Friday fired the commissioner of Rubkona County and revoked the appointment of Four SPLM-IO members of Parliament in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA.' The decree was broadcasted on the state owned television known as South Sudan Broadcasting Co-operation 'SSBC.' President Salva Kiir Mayardit sacked Hon. Dhol Koryom Lingling and immediately replaced him with Hon. James Clement July Dodor as the new commissioner of Rubkona County, both are members of the 'SPLM-IO'.  President Kiir further appointed Mr. Stephen Gatlier Kuac as a replacement of
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PRESIDENT KIIR ENGAGES WITH SUDANESE POLITICAL FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR PEACEFUL RECONCILIATION

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File: President Kiir addressing the Sudanese political forces and civil society organization in juba South Sudan.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir met with the Lou Nuer Youth Leaders Dredging of Naam River in Unity State commence to a jubilant reception by the locals WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG) President Salva Kiir Mayardit met  with  Sudanese political forces and civil society organizations on Saturday to discuss the political situation in Sudan. In his remarks, National Advisor for Security Affairs, Tut Gatluak Manime said  peace in Sudan should be achieved through  dialogue and peaceful reconciliation, particularly with the support of the political forces. The Governor of Darfur region, Minni Arko Minawi said the Sudanese people need long-term goals to find an amicable solution. President Kiir reiter
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President Kiir met with the Lou Nuer Youth Leaders

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File: President and the Lou Youth Leaders.  Top Trending News Today: Dredging of Naam River in Unity State commence to a jubilant reception by the locals. WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG) President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with youth leaders from Lou Nuer, who promised to support his nomination as the SPLM Presidential flag bearer for 2024 elections.  Speaking to the Press, the Deputy Governor of Jonglei State, Jacob Akec Dengdit said the youth pledged to maintain peace and stability for the betterment of the country. Dengdit noted that the youth requested the government to build roads and network to enhance connectivity in the areas. Brief info about the Lou Nuer.  Our colonizers mainly the British added the word Nuer to Lou in the early 20th Century
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Dredging of Naam River in Unity State commence to a jubilant reception by the locals.

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File: One of the three excavators used to dredge Naam River in Unity State.  Top Trending News Today: WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG) President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS The announcement was made by the Unity State Legislative Assembly saying that, dredging of the Naam River commence.  The local authorities said that, large excavators mounted on pontoons which will be used to clear the flooding where flood had been severe over the years.  The clearing of Naam River faced alot of obstacles due to public uproar and heated arguments among the government and the civil society and activists.  The stakeholders finally agreed to, conduct scientific assessment inorder to evaluate the impact on the eco_system before commencing to dredge.  Mr.
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WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group

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Gen. Futuyo letter.  Top Trending News Today: GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG) President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek Western Equatoria State Governor Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba asked the president to immediately remove the speaker of the parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba.  Gen. Futuyo, accuses speaker Nunu of being involved in numerous offenses including criminal projects like the tambura massacre, instigating border wars, and the killing of the chief if Agbiamamu.  Gen. Futuyo's letter as seen by the media was addressed to president Kiir and also a copy was sent to the International Criminal Court 'ICC'.  Gen. Futuyo accuses speaker Nunu of numerous atrocities in western Equatoria State.  “This can be traced back to 2008 when Hon. Jemma Nunu was appointed
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GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG)

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File: Garang John.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. This is the last day of Garang John in the cell and he wrote this dairy vividly remembering what had conspired in the cell.  "Muordit, you have grown too fat, I think I need to reduce the amount of food that goes into this prison," Gen. Akol Kor Kuch said.  Gen. Akol Kor Kuch, jokingly hugged Garang John on the night the journalist was ordered to leave the prison and he declined the order that he was not leaving the prison.  Garang John was embraced the way a father would to his own child at that moment journalist Garang John saw Gen. Akol as a man with a sober mind but the general isn't aware of how rotten the system he is in charge is.  As Ga
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President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda

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File: President Kiir and President Museveni of Uganda.  Top Trending News Today:   PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries South Sudan President His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned back to Juba after one day working visit to Uganda.  Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. James Pita Morgan said the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and matters of regional dimension.  The Principals expressed their commitment to restore regional stability and pledged to double efforts aimed at resolving the Sudanese crisis through dialogue and diplomacy. The meeting was attended by Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, the Director General- External Security
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PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS

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  File: President Kiir.  Top Trending News Today: SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment President Salva Kiir Mayardiit traveled to Uganda today morning on a one day State visit, the president discuss bilateral relations with his counter-part President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.  The two heads of states will also discuss security and regional peace in particularly the crisis in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Presidential Affairs Minister, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said the two principals will further talk about the Revitalized peace agreement.  Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Presidential Affairs said that, the two leaders will also talk a
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SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek

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  Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor The soldier shot and wounded his pregnant wife leaving her with three bullet wounds, he was later apprehended awaiting trials.  The incident took place in Timic village on Sunday, the reason for the incident is because of dowry payments.  It is also believed that, the wife's parents decided to open a case at Rumbek Town Court asking for the soldier to pay the dowry or face divorce.  This dispute between the soldier and the parents of his wife festered over the years leading to the incident.  Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac while speaking to the media sai
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President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024.

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File: president Kiir and the East African Community envoy.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor. The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year President Kiir met with the  East African Community (EAC) delegation to discuss East African Community affairs and the status of  implementation of the EAC integration program. While speaking to the press, Secretary General of the East African Community, Secretary General Peter Mutuku Mathuki, said President Kiir will be elected Chair of the  East African Community next year, after Burundi. Mutuku also revealed that many South Sudanese nationals work in the regional bloc, which, he said, will ens
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President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries

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  President Kiir, during the swearing ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries.  Top Trending News Today: SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor. The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks. President Salva Kiir Mayardiit officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries in Juba South Sudan.  In his remarks during the event, President Kiir calls for concerted efforts to spur development in the country.  “We are moving forward in delivering the Vision and mission of SPLM Party. The liberation has not finished, the liberation that we achieved was political liberation but not development liberation, so we ought
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SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment

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  File: SSPDF Top Trending News Today:   Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor. The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks. President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs South Sudan Army 'SSPDF' issued a directive to all the Necessary Unified Forces who graduated to report to their training centers within seven days for verification and deployment.  South Sudan People's Defense Force Spokesperson 'SSPDF' Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang while speaking to the media said that, the deployment would only commence after a comprehensive verification of the personnel.  “All soldiers of the unified forces in greater Upper Nile, greater Equatoria, and greater Bahr el Ghazal must report to training centers withi
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Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor.

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  File: Acting Juba City Mayor, Emmanuel Khamis.  Top Trending News Today:   The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks. President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice The acting  Juba City Mayor assaulted a female street vendor, the acting juba mayor's actions forced the parliament to recommend his immediate dismissal.  In a viral video on social media, the Acting Juba City Mayor was seen wielding a pistol in his right hand and physically assaulting a female vendor selling mosquito nets at the  Seventh-Day Adventist roundabout.  The motion to dismiss the acting mayor was raised by Speaker. Jemma Nunu Kumba and Lawmaker Grace Abalang during the ordinary sitting and they recommended that the actin
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The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year

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File: President Kiir and GPAA Chief Mr. Lokoli Ame Bullen.  Top Trending News Today: Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' Governor threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice President Kiir swear to implement the National Economic Conference resolutions. The people of  Greater Pibor Administration Area on Monday agreed to give their full support to President Salva Kiir Mayardit by endorsing him as the president in upcoming election next year election.  The team that handed the  Certificate of Nomination was led by, Area Chief Administrator Mr.Lokoli Ame Bullen, GPAA Chief Administrator said that, GPAA people will deliver it's votes to President Salva Kiir Mayardit during the coming election.  GPAA area chief said that, he appreciated the president for  consistently supporting the people
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