Lou Ariik Media

15/07/2026

Release

On 15 July 2026, the Lou Ariik Youth Association (LAYA) issued a press release strongly condemning the continued attacks on Akook Boma, reportedly carried out by armed youth from Langkap, Malok, Muoc, Biil, and Juer communities. The association stated that the violence has caused loss of life, injuries, destruction of property, displacement of families, and increased humanitarian suffering.

LAYA expressed condolences to the affected families and called on the Government of Warrap State to conduct a thorough investigation, hold those responsible accountable, and implement lasting measures to prevent further violence.

The association also appealed to the Commissioner of Tonj North County, security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, and peace stakeholders to strengthen dialogue, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence. It further urged the youth of the communities involved to cease all attacks, reject violence, and become ambassadors of peace.

The press release concludes by reaffirming LAYA's commitment to promoting peace, unity, justice, reconciliation, and sustainable development across Tonj North County and Warrap State. It was issued by John Ajak Angok, Chairperson of the Lou Ariik Youth Association (LAYA).

29/05/2026

Four children killed, two injured in gr***de explosion in Northern Bahr el Ghazal

Police authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State say four children were killed and two others injured in a gr***de explosion in Aweil North County last week.
https://www.eyeradio.org/four-children-killed-two-injured-in-gr***de-explosion-in-northern-bahr-el-ghazal/

28/05/2026

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Bahr El Ghazal Youth Union Calls Urgent Consultative Meeting

JUBA, South Sudan – The Bahr El Ghazal Youth Union, in consultation with community and youth leaders in Juba, has announced an urgent consultative meeting to address ongoing social media tensions affecting communities of Greater Bahr el Ghazal.

Key Points:
1. Purpose: To resolve GBG social media tensions and promote regional unity through dialogue.
2. Acknowledgment: The Union appreciates the earlier initiative by Awan Muorkuau Youth Union for calling for peace.
3. Decision: For unity and collective regional leadership, the meeting will be officially convened under the Bahr El Ghazal Youth Union in Juba as one platform for all GBG communities.
4. Directive: The Awan Muorkuau Youth Union is requested to withdraw its earlier notification and remove Ruweng Administrative Area from the list, as the meeting strictly concerns Greater Bahr el Ghazal regional matters.

Meeting Details:
Date: Friday, 29/05/2026
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Venue: Yam Hotel, Juba

Call to Leaders:
All invited leaders are encouraged to attend on time and come with a spirit of peace, dialogue, and unity.

Quote from Chairperson:
"Peace begins when leaders choose dialogue over division."
Ustaz James Maluac Malith
Chairperson, Bahr El Ghazal Youth Union
Ref: m27105/2026

28/05/2026

President Kiir’s Bodyguard Aloroo pledges 10 Million South Sudanese pounds to Gogrial East Peace Tournament's management
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‎Aloro Machol Lual, aka Aloro Bosco, has pledged SSP 10,000,000 (Ten Million South Sudanese Pounds) in support of the 1st Edition of the Gogrial East Peace Tournament 2026 in Juba.
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‎He made the pledge this afternoon during the semi-final match of the tournament at Munuki Playground between two rivals of Nyang Payam against Toch East Payam in do or die game.

28/05/2026

One Killed, Two Injured in Warrap Road Ambush Following Dowry Payment

TONJ EAST — A journey celebrating a marriage turned tragic on Wednesday morning when gunmen ambushed a group of men returning from a dowry payment ceremony in Tonj East County, Warrap State.

The attack left one man dead and two others wounded. The victims were traveling back from Rumbek North County in neighboring Lakes State when they were targeted.

According to Tonj East County Commissioner Machuei Bith Bol Malek, the travelers were heading toward the Jal-Wau area when unidentified criminals opened fire on them before fleeing into the surrounding bush.

"They were coming back in the morning to Jal-Wau, and they fell into an ambush by criminals," Commissioner Malek confirmed. "One person was killed and two others were injured."

The two survivors were rushed to nearby facilities for urgent medical attention. Due to the proximity of the border, one wounded survivor was evacuated to a hospital in Rumbek, while the other was taken to a medical facility in Tonj.

As of Thursday, local authorities confirmed that no arrests had been made. Commissioner Malek stated that law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the ambush to identify the perpetrators and establish a motive.

Road ambushes and cattle-related violence have intermittently plagued the border regions between Warrap and Lakes states, despite ongoing disarmament and peace initiatives by local governments.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

EVERY FIGHT HAS ITS CAUSES.

when you get any fight on the road side don't ignore it, just separate and make reconciliation because you don't know when your cooked time will appear 🤣

08/05/2026

To: Tonj North Peace Tournament Committee.
From: Concerns Member Of LOU-ARIIK Community
Date: may 8 , 2026.
Subject: Strong Condemnation Of Biased Teams selection and Using Divisive Name.

Dear Committee Members.

Iam writing this with profound deep angry and sorrow regarding the decision to allow “Alabek” into the tournament while Lou north and Lou centre are excluded..
This is not just about football , in the last seven years ago this name(Alabek) was the one causing dispute over Ariik name which led to violence and the deaths of ours innocence people's– so the tournament name “peace “ can't reopen wound that cost lives .

Furthermore, the decision you made inflamed the conflict due to the choosing the one name and rejecting other, you take side in the a dispute that the community hasn't yet solved. It is betraying the purpose of the tournament; how can this be a “peace tournament “ yet the very name repeatedly the cause of issues

I call for immediate suspension of the matches involved the dispute names until the elder for both sides meet and agree on one..
The public explanation is required from the committee members on what criteria were used, and why the excluded others.. I demand to be committed to the neutral name for this tournament to be played, such as geographics, and neutral team name like “Lou community” to avoid the repeated same triger violence .

Lastly, we lost our brothers in this issue of naming and if isn't addressed before the tournament proceed, the committee will bear the fully responsibility for any tension.
I call on the elder , SSFA and the local authorities to intervene now, before the date– so that the football doesn't become anther reason for violence, hatred and mourning.

Concerns Member Of LOU-ARIIK Community.

07/05/2026

JUBA - Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration says it has introduced new technology aimed at reducing long delays in the processing of passports and national identity documents.

Director General Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino said the directorate has received five advanced production machines, two for passports and three for national identity cards, along with 100 mobile registration kits to be deployed across the states.

According to the directorate, the upgraded system will digitally connect state offices with headquarters in Juba, allowing faster transmission of data and enabling some services to be processed locally.

Faustino said shortages of passport materials have eased, with 100,000 nationality cards already delivered and additional passport booklets expected soon. He added that a large portion of the backlog built up over the past year has now been cleared, with applicants expected to receive documents within one or two days.

“If people observe now, the number of people here has reduced because everybody who processes his document, either nationality or passport, receives it after one or two days,” Faustino told reporters on Thursday.

Despite the improvements, the directorate said unreliable electricity supply in Juba continues to affect efforts to operate the machines around the clock.

Current fees remain at 15,000 South Sudanese pounds for nationality certificates and 100 U.S. dollars for ordinary passports, although officials said the prices could change under the upcoming national budget.

The Ministry says the upgrade is part of broader efforts to modernise and decentralise civil registration services across the country.

05/05/2026

Gen. Akec Tong Aleu successfully handed over the office to his successor, Lt. Gen. Gregory Deng Kuac, Undersecretary for Defence at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs.