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29/06/2025

20/06/2025

Press Statement
REF: Another Nuer Looming Attack On Lou Ariik Area For A Family Eradication Agenda

Lou Ariik Youth Association (LAYA) wants to inform the people of South Sudan, the state and the national governments of a looming attack against the same victims of the last weekend’s assault on the IDP settlements in Akook village, Lou Ariik area.

The victims of the brutal attack that occurred on Sunday, June 15, 2025, are now facing the threat of another organized assault by armed Nuer youths and supervise by their allies in the swampy areas of Lou Ariik community.

We urge both the National and State governments to promptly empower and direct the State Of Emergency Taskforce to protect the innocent and vulnerable people in Akook Subsection.

While LAYA and the vulnerable population are deeply troubled by this situation, we regret the slow government response and lack of commitment to provide the necessary security and protection for those enduring immense suffering. This ongoing mobilization of hatred and the intention to eradicate the population of Akook Village are driven by individuals who have spearheaded a communal conflict agenda to intimidate others within the community.

The National and Warrap State governments are consistently at fault for not taking tangible steps to resolve the conflict within Lou Ariik Community. Recent events suggest that these governments have been collaborating with criminals and those who orchestrate conflict agendas against the victims, rather than subjecting these criminals who pretend to be traditional leaders to investigation.

The youth population of Akook area has been deeply consumed by the past nine years of internal conflict, and now the few remnants face new threats from the armed Nuer youths and their allies within Lou. Meanwhile, the innocent elderly, women, and displaced children are suffering from diseases, hunger, and the constant fear of impending attacks intended to eradicate the family.

LAYA initially thought that the Presidential order for a State of Emergency was meant to protect the innocent victims of the civilian armed conflict in Tonj area. However, we are now surprised to see that the most vulnerable sections are being left to fend for themselves or perish without any consideration.

We urge the government to investigate the intentions behind the plan to eradicate the segments of families in Akook village, particularly the collaboration with the White Army from Mayom County. LAYA calls on the National Government to determine what wrongs the Akook population has committed against the rest of the community that would justify such an extreme measure and hatred that cannot be justified through dialogues.

The questions in our minds are: Where do we belong as a people? Where is the government that can protect our lives and properties? Has the government agreed that this family should extinct?

Ariik Mawien Gum
Chairperson - Lou Ariik Youth Association (LAYA) – Juba
Date: 19 Jun 2025

20/06/2025

Press Statement

Condemnation of Recent Cattle Raiding and Targeted Attack on Lou Ariik Community

Lou Ariik Youth Association (LAYA) expresses deep regret and strong condemnation regarding the recent cattle raiding and targeted attacks on the innocent population of Lou Ariik Community in Akook Subsection.

We are troubled by the ongoing violence directed at a small segment of Pan Ariik Ngarbek family, who have faced horrific killings amid communal strife and coordinated ethnic violence aimed at wiping out this family and threatening their very existence.

This brutal assault, which occurred on Sunday, June 15, 2025, led to the tragic loss of 11 innocent lives and left 26 others injured. The attackers, armed youths from the neighbouring Mayom County in Unity State and their allies, have caused immense suffering to a community that is already vulnerable.

What makes this attack even more alarming is that it comes at a time when Akook Subsection is being systematically targeted, putting the lives of a small population in a confined area at risk, especially as they lack essential services and support.

The ongoing communal violence has only exacerbated tensions and sparked further aggression against the family, forcing them into hiding. There have been numerous attempts by members of Lou community to rally armed Nuer youths to track down the IDP settlements in Akook, aiming to use these external armed groups as allies to escalate communal and sectional conflicts on their behalf.

The assault by armed Nuer youths and the looting of the family's remaining possessions further jeopardize the lives of Akook residents and their resources.

LAYA is reaching out to the National Government, Warrap State, and the State of Emergency Task Force to ensure the safety and protection of Akook population in Lou Ariik area. We strongly encourage local authorities and humanitarian organizations to step in and address the rising crisis while providing support to the families affected. It's crucial that justice is served and that steps are taken to prevent any further violence in the community.

LAYA stands in solidarity with the victims and their families during this tragic time, urging all stakeholders to come together for lasting peace and security in the region. We continue to call on the humanitarian community and peacebuilding agencies to help facilitate the peace and reconciliation process for those impacted. Additionally, we urge the government to take responsibility for the safety and protection of innocent lives, especially in Akook Subsection, where Pan Ariik community has been targeted for the past nine years.

We badly regret the fact that the National & State governments have been watching with joy the plans and the episodes of our extinction in Lou Ariik area. The questions in our minds are: Where do we belong as a people? Where is the government that can protect our lives and properties? Has the government agreed that this family should extinct?

Ariik Mawien Gum
Chairperson - Lou Ariik Youth Association (LAYA) – Juba
Date: 19 Jun 2025
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15/06/2025

For Immediate Release*

Attack on Lou Ariik Community by Suspected White Army Militias

June 15, 2025 – Lou Ariik, South Sudan* – At approximately 10:00 AM this morning, armed militias believed to be members of the White Army, reportedly originating from Mayom in Unity State, launched a violent attack on the Lou Ariik community.

According to initial reports, the attackers raided cattle and killed dozens of people. The violence is ongoing, and the exact number of casualties as per reporter remains unconfirmed as fighting continues in the area.

Community leaders are calling for urgent intervention to protect civilians and prevent further loss of life.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

25/01/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Jacob Machar, Ngong Dut Jal Koffi, Beko Beko, Pilual Khat Yut, Majok Geng, Majier Chigam Akuok, Steven Peter Wany, Aduol Madut Atuer, Raan Paan John Omot, Rek G*i Yiroak, Nyawal Bang, Nyebol Guony

22/01/2025

🏆Champions League knockout stage map "now"

• First and second place
will face the qualifiers from places 15 & 16 & 17 & 18

• Third and fourth place
will face the qualifiers from places 13 & 14 & 19 & 20

18/01/2025

Botswana 🇧🇼 was the world’s second-poorest country at independence, with no university or colonial infrastructure.

Gaborone, once a cattle post, was built from scratch to become the capital.

Today, it’s an upper-middle-income economy.

Known for peace, Botswana has a low crime rate and is home to Africa’s best police service in Africa 🌍
Our ancestral Africa 🌍 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 👏

18/01/2025

"AFRICA WE WANT & DREAM FOR"

TWO YEARS of President Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫

1. Burkina Faso's GDP grew from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.

2. He has rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said, "Africa doesn't need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America."

3. He reduced the salaries of ministers and parliamentarians by 30% and increased the salaries of civil servants by 50%.

4. He paid off Burkina Faso's local debts.

5. He established two tomato processing plants, the first-ever in Burkina Faso.

6. In 2023, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities.

7. He stopped the export of unrefined Burkina Faso gold to Europe.

8. He built Burkina Faso’s second cotton processing plant. Previously, the country had only one.

9. He opened the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local cotton farmers.

10. He banned the wearing of British legal wigs and gowns in local courts and introduced traditional Burkinabé attire.

11. He prioritized agriculture by distributing over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 710 motor pumps, and 714 motorcycles to boost production and support rural stakeholders.

12. He provided access to improved seeds and other farm inputs to maximize agricultural output.

13. Tomato production in Burkina Faso increased from 315,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 360,000 metric tonnes in 2024.

14. Millet production rose from 907,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 1.1 million metric tonnes in 2024.

15. Rice production increased from 280,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 326,000 metric tonnes in 2024.

16. He banned French military operations in Burkina Faso.

17. He banned French media in Burkina Faso.

18. He expelled French troops from Burkina Faso.

19. His government is constructing new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces.

20. He is building a new airport, the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025.

17/01/2025

JUBA UPDATES:

Sporadic gunfire continues to echo in parts of Juba on Friday morning, following a night of unrest.
Major markets, including Konyokonyo, remain closed as tension persists in the city.

Government security forces, the police, and the army have yet to issue any official statement regarding the incidents and the current security situation.

What is the situation in your area this morning? Let us know in comments.

16/01/2025

JUST NOW!!

The United States government has imposed sanctions on the head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in a statement on Thursday night 🌙 🌃

16/01/2025

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BY Eng. Akech Andrew

I think only a few people understand when they say, "South Sudan is vulnerable."

1. The airspace of South Sudan is still controlled by Sudan.
2. South Sudan oil pipelines run through Sudan, which is why South Sudan pays pipeline fees, land fees, and insurance fees, which are separate from the actual shares of Sudan and all that is collected by Sudan.
3. Out of total revenues from oil, South Sudan gets only 28% meanwhile Sudan and partners pocket 72%.
4. Sudan has her elements in the South Sudan government, and they can do more damage within, let alone outside. During the struggle, we never had the enemies within.
5. Above all, every South Sudanese right now is struggling for a daily bread, not forgetting the division.

I never slept the whole night because of the cry of those people, but this is what you get when you have a government without vision accompanied by failed opposition that don't even know what their job is. Rest in peace, souls. Rest in peace 💔💔