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06/05/2025

RUMYU elects New Leader

Rumbek Youth Union (RUMYU) held elections to elect a new Chairperson after the term of the former chairman ended last year.The elections are held as a sign of democracy and freedom of political expression by the youth of Rumbek.

Mr. Charles Benykok Matuol emerged as the new Chairperson after a tough race with his two competitors Mr.John Thon Pam and John Maniel Majok while Samuel Deng Mayek stood as unopposed secretary general and scooped 95% votes wining the position. Ambassador Malek Ruben Riak honored the occasion and expresses his joy for the democratic exercise conducted by Rumbek youth by electing their leaders for the union in a peaceful and democratic manner.

He further added that it is the spirit of democracy that the youth have shown by both the losing and winning parties calling upon the youth to continue practicing the same democracy and maturity that they have showcased to everyone.

" Voting for one another and accepting the outcome of the results showed the true spirit of democracy."

" For the new leadership elect, you are given a mandate of all the constituencies of all Agar community", It is not a simple task, this is a very heavy task and it needs you to humble yourself and at your back yard there are small issues which need you to intervene, and that you will need members of your county to join peace like other Agar communities " He added.
He congratulates all the candidates for accepting the results.

" Let us embrace peace with the existing responsibilities and don't work in isolation. But , you work in collaboration with the State government and this will lead to your success and other NGOs alongside".

The chairperson of independent elections committee of Rumbek youth union ( RUMYU) in Rumbek main office Mr. Kuol Mathubier Kucdhal, said they concluded the election process which started on the 15th April 2025, the election of RUMYU are done through delegations.

" RUMYU is comprised of 3 counties of Agar sub-clan of Dinka and that they are Rumbek East, Rumbek central and Rumbek North", he said. " According to RUMYU constitution, each county is to delegate 15 persons to the Rumbek youth union (RUMYU) who are youths and who are between age of 18 and 45".

He said these 45 delegates casted their votes today for the 3 candidates who were contesting for chairmanship of RUMYU and the 3 candidates for chairmanship are Charles Benykok, John Maniel Majok, and the other John Thon Pam.
" Out of 45 candidates; 24 candidates voted for Charles Benykok Matuol, which resulted to 53 % of the total required votes, and 4 other delegates voted for John Maniel Majok and 17 delegates voted for John Thon Pam, making a second leading candidate with 37% ".

He said since the electrol process began ,it had been peaceful and successful till its conclusion.
He said I declared Charles Benykok Matuol as the winner and chairperson elect of RUMYU chairmanship in Rumbek main office adding that the other position which was contested for is the position of the RUMYU secretary general whichl was unopposed and the electoral committee declared Mr.Deng Mayek as a secretary general of RUMYU.

" He is unopposed that mean, nobody was competing with him", he said. " Out of 45 candidates, 44 voted for him, and only 1 person abstain from voting. This mean, the candidate who was running unpossessed got 98% of the total required votes for the secretary general and was declared, secretary general elect".
" According to RUMYU constitution, the swearing of the elected officials is to be done after 1 week after the general elections which has just been concluded today ,And 27 members out of 45 will elect the speaker and the deputy speaker and when this process is done from next week definitely we will start the process of the swearing in."

Kuol said during the election process,there were election observers and also agents because sent by candidate to over see the process of elections which was free,fair and transparent.
" During the counting process of casted votes, we involved the

Story | Anak Dut

06/05/2025

SPLM Youth League Donates Soap, Assesses Needs at Rumbek State Hospital

The SPLM Youth League in Lakes State visited Rumbek State Hospital on a humanitarian mission, donating soap and assessing the hospital's ongoing challenges.

The delegation handed over ten cartons of soap and four containers of liquid soap to support patient hygiene and contribute to improved health conditions within the facility.

Dr. Taran Madit Taran, the hospital's Medical Director, welcomed the initiative and said the SPLM Youth League’s visit served not only as a donation exercise but also as an opportunity to understand the challenges facing hospital staff. “We are facing significant issues such as inadequate staffing,” Dr. Taran said, adding that these constraints require intervention from the Ministry of Health and development partners.

He also noted that the SPLM Youth League Chairperson had promised to relay the hospital’s concerns to the relevant authorities for possible solutions.

State SPLM Youth League Chairperson Abraham Makur stated that the donation was just a start, and similar support would be extended to other health facilities across Wulu, Greater Yirol, and Cueibet counties. “Our constitution mandates us to mobilize members and contribute to nation-building,” he said.

Makur further acknowledged the contributions of Governor General Riny Tueny Mabor, crediting his leadership for ongoing development efforts in the state, particularly for the youth.

Dr. Joseph Mayiel, Acting Director General in the State Ministry of Health, expressed gratitude for the SPLM Youth League’s support, noting that even small contributions make a meaningful difference.

Among the patients, Athie Ayuel expressed heartfelt thanks for the soap donation, describing it as a symbol of hope and hygiene. “A clean body means a clean mind. We receive this gift with smiles and now believe we’ll recover more quickly,” she said.

Story | Anak Dut

15/04/2025

SPLM-IO condemns the arrest of Warrap State Speaker. The party said, other members are being crackdown.

15/04/2025

"Dollar Fluctuations Not a Justification for Price Hikes, Says Trade Minister"

The Minister of Trade and Industry for Lakes State, Hon. Rebecca Enock Macuac, recently told The City Review Newspaper that fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate should not be used as an excuse to increase market prices.

Hon. Rebecca emphasized that local food prices, especially those of products like sorghum, groundnuts, meat, and water, should not rise due to dollar fluctuations, as these items are produced within the state and are not reliant on imports.

She explained, "These are locally produced goods and should not be sold at inflated prices. That's why I issued an order to lower their prices."

The Minister highlighted that while locally produced goods should remain affordable, exported items like posho flour are subject to different market conditions.

Rebecca also addressed concerns about the taxes and weigh bills on exported goods, which drive up costs for traders. She called on the public to support local products, which she argued are more affordable than imported ones.

The government has mandated price reductions for several local items, despite some traders expressing concerns about the impact on their profit margins. Groundnut seller Madom Macok shared that the cost of a basin of groundnuts from the village is 37,000 SSP, but after factoring in taxes and rent, he only makes a minimal profit. Similarly, butchers in Rumbek, like Abraham Makuei, explained how they have suffered losses due to the government-mandated price reductions, even though they ensure the meat sold is of high quality.

Both traders and consumers are calling for a balance that allows local businesses to thrive while keeping prices reasonable.

Story | Anak Dut

15/04/2025

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, known as Mr. P , has testified in a $1 million fraud case involving his brother and former manager, Jude Okoye. The duo, formerly known as P-Square is credited for bringing Nigeria's Afro beats into the global music scene. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a seven-count charge against him, accusing him of secretly registering a new company in his wife's name and using it to divert royalties from the defunct P-Square group. Jude Okoye has pleaded not guilty to all counts, insisting that all financial records during his tenure as manager were transparent and accounted for. The trial has been adjourned until June 4, when Peter Okoye is expected to be cross-examined. The case marks a new chapter in the ongoing family and professional rift that led to P-Square's split.

14/04/2025

Easter holiday schedules.

14/04/2025

It's going 👇!

10/04/2025

Western envoys have called for the release of political detainees to enable the immediate implementation of the peace agreement.

They stated that dialogue between President Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar could pave the way for progress in implementing the peace accord.

08/04/2025

The UK is set to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, marking the end of its sovereignty over its last African colony. This decision follows a six-month standoff and has been finalized with approval from US President Donald Trump. As part of the deal, the UK will maintain control over the Diego Garcia military base, which will remain under a 99-year lease to the US The move has faced criticism from both US Republicans and some members within the UK government, questioning the cost of maintaining the base amid budget pressures. The UK government has indicated that final discussions with Mauritius are now underway after Trump expressed support for the transfer.

Via | DW

08/04/2025

The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has granted Makula Kintu, a Congolese National re-entry after diplomatic sanctions.

07/04/2025

South Sudan's Maternal and Newborn Mortality Rates Remain Alarmingly High Despite Efforts to Improve Healthcare

South Sudan continues to experience one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with 1,223 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Newborn mortality is similarly dire, with 40 deaths per 1,000 live births and a stillbirth rate of 26 per 1,000. These rates reflect deep systemic gaps, with barriers like limited access to skilled care, low facility-based deliveries, and insufficient emergency obstetric services persisting despite targeted investments.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that only 19% of deliveries occur with a trained health worker, and just 3% of facilities offer comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care. The low Caesarean section rate and inadequate antenatal care further contribute to the high mortality rates.

WHO also highlights the importance of facility-based deliveries for better maternal and newborn outcomes, noting that women who receive skilled care at birth are significantly more likely to survive childbirth and have healthier babies. Preventable complications like preterm birth, neonatal sepsis, and birth asphyxia continue to be leading causes of death, particularly in underserved rural areas.

The WHO stresses the need for continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, including training and retaining skilled health workers, strengthening domestic financing, and enhancing data systems for better decision-making and planning. Despite policy frameworks, implementation is slowed by coordination challenges, highlighting the urgent need for a more integrated approach to maternal and newborn health in South Sudan.

Story | Anak Dut

06/04/2025

The succession plan went wrong.

By: Senior politician

The root causes of this current political situation were not started as disarmament nor replacement of SSPDF in Nasir.
It wasn't to do with tribalism within the country or regional interests.
It was done purposely to bring to power the planed- Successor.
And for them ( wise men) to do this technically, they must gather hatred and resentment from the two biggest tribes to go against each other while they ( wise men) are achieving their objectives.
After a long conducted assessment,the reports they were getting are like; people are tired of war, and even tribalism is fading away from these two tribes because of the suffering and continuous agony they were subjected to.
But since politics of jinub Sudan is more to do with deceive & divide ,they created the replacement of army who inhabitant the Nasir county through the influence of Agwelek and Abushok which they knew very well will not be accepted by Nasir community authority.
This intention was used to stand as a enough reason to start the war and that will greenlight them to carry out offensive operation.
However; the community had given them clear choices which were; 1- to be in position of accepting the typical SSPDF or
2- resisting the so called Agwelek or Abushok.
Citing that " we can't be disarmed by malisheiet or tribal forces".
The wise men had successfully ignited the fire in Nasir using innocent SSPDF and the result just worsen a situation which was already bad .

Note: They did all these to at least find a way of having Dinka community fighting Nuer community to help them divert the tension of people from thinking on how to stop the succussion plan to Dinka Vs Nuer conflict.
The detentions of politicians Or splm Io politicians and military leaders is just a addition to the plan.
Although Dr. Riek Machar stands as an obstacle to the succession plan, this should not be treated as the reason for the on going conflict.
It's just a part of it.

Of course Nuer & Dinka communities have been known for their rivalry, but this current situation was not in their making neither it benefit any community.

The two communities have been used for too long to protect some elites in the government while they are the most people suffering in the streets.

I therefore encourage the above-mentioned communities to sit back and define their interests before things get deteriorated.

Like what has happened in Abiemnon,who are the losers and what have we achieved from it?
Only death and suffering.
Government doesn't compensate any properties destroyed in tribal conflicts.
Instead the only thing they can do is to give U ammunitions so that you proceed with war and offensive.

All the events which had happened in the past are for that time.
At least the majority of us went to school and can be able to differentiate political conflict & tribal conflict.

Am not denying the existence of conflicts in our communities.
We have conflicts that are caused by cattle raiding and boarder disputes .
These conflicts are normal because we have our ways of solving them.

I need all of us to refrain from politically motivated conflict.
Is the only way we must get ride of these politicians.
Otherwise our future will not be bettered by these current sinking ships.

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