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Eastern Equatoria Press, Torit (2025)

09/01/2024

Lobong and Lokoli arrive in Boma on a peace mission

BOMA, 9 Janusry 2024-- Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore and Greater Pibor Chief Administrator Lokoli Ame Bullen have arrived in Boma on a three-day peace mission.

Addressing a rally in Boma town on Tuesday, the two leaders urged the Murle community to shun child abduction and cattle raiding and to live in peace with their neighbours.

The duo are in the area to address the looming conflict between Toposa and Murle communities caused by child abduction and cattle raiding.

Officials from Eastern Equatoria and Greater Pibor Administrative Area say there has been high tension between the two communities, with fighters from each side planning for revenge attacks during this dry season.

Lobong and Lokoli now say plans are underway for peace dialogue to restore relations among communities in the Kuron-Boma cattle grazing corridor.

07/01/2024

Toposa Community agrees to meet Murle over peace in the grazing corridor

Nabwela Nakinei, 7 January 2024---- The Toposa community has agreed to hold peace dialogue with the Murle in an effort to stem out conflict in the cattle grazing corridor.

They appealed to the Murle community to reciprocate, saying the coming of the leaders to the area would help avert the conflict.

This came when Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore and the Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area Lokoli Ame Bullen on Sunday met members of the Toposa community at Nabwela Nakinei of Kapoeta East County over the matter.

Officials say cattle raiding and child abduction have been among the causes of conflict in the region, prompting the two leaders to launch a a robust campaign against the practice.

05/01/2024

Governor Lobong, Chief Administrator Lokoli in Kuron to quell tension between Toposa and Murle communities

KURON, 5th January 2024--Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore and Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area Lokoli Ame Bullen are in Kuron to quash the tension between Toposa and Murle communities.

Addressing thousands of people in Kuron on Friday Lobong urged the population to denounce cattle raiding and child abduction in order for peace to prevail in the region.

Chief Administrator Lokoli appealed to the Toposa, Jie, Murle and Kachipo communities to embrace one another for services to reach their areas.

The joint visit to the area comes amidst the brewing tension among communities in the region, due to cattle raiding and child abduction.

04/02/2023

Lobong: Lokichoggio is our border with Kenya and no one will ever change this fact.

Nadapal (4 February 2023).... The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong Lojore said Lokichoggio is South Sudan's border with Kenya and that no inch of the territory will be taken by anyone.

Lobong was addressing members of the Toposa community in Nadapal and Narus, following serious encroachment by Kenyans into South Sudan.

Last week, Kenya's Interior Minister Prof. Kindiki Kithure and Turkana Governor Jeremiah Napotikan made serious claims that their borders are at Nakodok, just few minutes walk from the town of Narus.

This pronouncement by Kenyan leaders angered the Toposa youth, who took to the streets condemning, what they termed as "provocation" by Kindiki and Napotikan.

In their claims, Kindiki and Napotikan declared mass recruitment of Kenyan youth to be deployed at Nadapal as they plan to construct the road to Nakodok.

Lobong who flew to the area this week, appeal to the youth to be calm and allow the government to take necessary measures to bring to an end the continuous encroachment.

He told the Toposa community that the Committee on International Borders is doing its best to engage the neighbours to adhere to the original borders of South Sudan.

Lobong delivered a message from President Kiir to the people of Toposa, telling them to remain calm, as Juba engage Nairobi in finding an urgent amicable solution to the border issue.

Members of the Committee on International Borders say they have in their custody all the original documents showing the real borders of South Sudan.

Officials say they are keen to provide services to the border communities to prevent them from moving into the interior due to lack of basic social services at the borderlands.

21/01/2023

Lobong launches a Peace and Justice Mission to stem out criminality from EES.

TORIT (21 January 2023).....Authorities in Eastern Equatoria have launched a peace and justice mission, aimed at restoring peace and stability and provide justice to the affected people in the State.

The security crackdown on criminals, follows the continuous killings, cattle raiding, highway robberies, inter-communal fighting, revenge and counter-revenge attacks and burning of houses by criminals in some areas in the State.

The activities of armed youth had led to the loss many innocent lives and property in recent months.

Addressing the security Forces at the Military Base in Torit, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore says the initiative would promote the rule of law and allow free movement of people and goods throughout the State.

Officials say the activities of the armed criminals have obstructed services from reaching the people in need.

The government say many attempts have been made to reconcile communities, and restore law and order, but the killings continued unabated.

Members of the organized force have been charged with the responsibility of arresting the suspected criminals and present them to the court to answer the charges labeled on them.

Governor Lobong says the Peace and Justice Mission would lead to improved stability, peace, service delivery and respect for rule of law in Eastern Equatoria, besides, enhancing better relationships among communities living in the State.

16/01/2023

Pomp, colour as Bernardino Lowi is installed 4th Bishop of Torit Diocese.

TORIT (15 January 2023)......It was a moment of joy, cheer and excitement in Torit over the weekend following the installation of Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi as the 4th Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Torit.

Lowi replaced Dr. Stephen Ameyu Who has been the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese since 2019.

Christians from various Catholic Parishes from the counties attended the consecration ceremony.

The Speaker of the National Assembly Jemma Nunu Kumba who represented the President Kiir in the occasion lauded the church for its long history of service to the people of South Sudan.

Nunu appealed to the population to denounce conflict and join efforts to build a sustainable peace in the country. The President donated 10 million SSP and a Land Cruiser V6 to facilitate the activities of the church.

The Governor of Eastern Equatoria Louis Lobong Lojore expressed government’s commitment to working with the church to deliver social basic services to the people.

Lobong said the people of Eastern Equatoria are concerned about the raging conflicts in Greater Upper Nile region and urged the National Government to urgently intervene to end the crisis.

The main celebrant of the mass, Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako, urged South Sudanese to shun ethnicity and build a united family of God in the country.

The Holy See’s Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan Bert Van Megen, exhorts the Christians to work with the new Bishop to improve the programs and services in the diocese.

On his part, the new Bishop of Torit, Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi encouraged members of the Diocese to work together to develop the region.

Government officials and the religious leaders here have pledged to work together to address the challenges confronting the region.

08/01/2023

Lobong calls for unity among Eastern Equatoria communities so as to pull the rope of development together.

Lolere (7 January 2023).... Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for unity among Eastern Equatorians in order to address the security and economic hardships affecting the State.

Lobong was speaking at a function organized by Isalaro Community at Lolere village over the weekend.

He said the government would work with development partners to take services to the peaceful people in western Torit.

The event brought communities representatives across the State to celebrate the prevailing stability and peace in the entire Imurok Payam of Torit County.

The deputy Governor Mary Alphonse Lodira appealed to communities in the State to refrain from harbouring criminals, but rather to report them to the government.

On his part, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba Dr. Stephen Ameyu calls for immediate end to the raging conflicts in Otuho land.

He told the masses to ready themselves for the upcoming general elections, in order to "elect leaders their choice, leaders who will not divide the people".

Speakers at the event emphasized on the importance of stopping the violent conflict in Hiyala Payam of Torit County.

The Governor was accompanied to the area by a number Cabinet Ministers and other senior government officials.

05/01/2023

SPLM Inter-Payam League kicks off in Magwi County.

Magwi ( 5 January 2023).... SPLM Inter-Payam Football Games have kicked off in the Eastern Equatoria town of Magwi on Thursday.

SPLM Chairman in Eastern Equatoria Cde. Louis Lobong Lojore kicked the ball setting off the two weeks competition.

In the opening match Magwi Payam defeated Iwire Payam 1-0 in the highly packed Freedom Square.

Addressing the mammoth crowd Lobong said the government is committed to transforming the sports industry in the State.

He said th SPLM annual sponsored tournament is aimed at giving the youth a platform to exercise their talents in a peaceful environment.

Lobong used the occasion to call for the culture of hard work among the people of Magwi in an effort to produce enough food to feed the growing population in the State.

"Together We Can improve our lives. Let's make use of our land, let's make wealth for ourselves", Lobong emphasized.

SPLM State Secretary Cde. German Charles Ojok, encouraged the youth to stay away from harmful activities, but rather engaged in productive practices.

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Margaret Idua Okuye, expressed government keenness to strengthen sports activities in Eastern Equatoria.

The Commissioner of Magwi County Otto David Remson, lauded the State Governor for for the prevailing stability in the area.

This is the fourth year in a row for the SPLM Inter-Payam Football Tournament.

The head of Magwi County Local Football Association says the games give SPLM an avenue to popularized its manifesto in the region.

This is the fourth year in arrow for the SPLM tournament in the county. The games would run for two weeks.

23/12/2022

Lobong exhorts Eastern Equatorians to celebrate Christmas peacefully.

TORIT (23 December 2022).... The Governor of Eastern Equatoria has exhorts Eastern Equatorians to celebrate Christmas in peace.

In his Christmas Message, Louis Lobong Lojore said " let's work hard to develop our land, improve our livelihood and enjoy the abundance therein".
Lobong said the government has successfully restored security in many areas in the State, including Magwi County.

06/12/2022

SPLM Party endorses President Kiir as its flag bearer in the 2024 general elections.

JUBA (6 December 2022)... The leadership of SPLM have unanimously nominated President Salva Kiir as candidate in the upcoming 3rd National Convention, and by extension the Presidential flag bearer in the 2024 general election.

Top SPLM brass made the pronouncement at the National Liberation Council meeting in Juba on Tuesday.

In August this year, parties to the peace agreement announced the extension of the transitional government for another two years, with elections slated for December 2024.

"The SPLM Political Bureau decided to nominate comrade Salva Kiir Mayardit as the Presidential flag bearer in the national elections at the end of the transitional period," Paul Akol Kordit, SPLM's 1st deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs and Organization. told a party meeting in Juba.

Akol said "this is a collective decision of the SPLM Political Bureau. That tells you we have no candidate other than our chairman in the political bureau."

In response to the party's decision, President Kiir said " I accept the nomination to become the flag bearer for the SPLM party in the general elections and I promise you that never again will this country go back to war".

Louis Lobong Lojore spoke on behalf of SPLM Caucuses in Equatoria, while Rin Tueny Manor spoke on behalf of the Caucuses in Bahr El Ghazal and Dr. Joseph Monytuil represented Upper during the endorsement of the motion, that fronted Kiir for the top job.

They expressed readiness to rally the masses in the three regions of the country behind the President, come the election.

06/12/2022

Lobong, Napwon and Tulio sworn in as Members of SPLM Political Bureau.

Juba ( 6 December 2022).... The newly appointed members of SPLM Political Bureau and National Liberation Council have been sworn into Office on Tuesday.

Eastern Equatoria's, Louis Lobong Lojore, Josephine Napwon Cosmos and Tulio Odongi Ayahu are among the leaders who took oath of office in the highly packed Freedom Hall in Juba.

Addressing the gathering, Lobong described SPLM is "a rock that cannot be moved or destroyed by anyone", calling on members to serve the party with diligence.

Dr. James Wani Igga, Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk were also sworn in as 1st, 2nd and 3rd deputy chairpersons respectively.

The party also confirmed Peter Lam Both as the Secretary General, Deputize by Akol Paul Kordit and Tulio Odongi Ayahu as 1st and 2nd Deputies.

The meeting also confirmed full all the States and Administrative Areas Interim Chairpersons as full chairpersons of SPLM in their areas.

A number of members of the National Liberation Council from Eastern Equatoria State also took oath of office.

02/12/2022

Eastern Equatoria State gain three slots in the SPLM Political Bureau.

Juba ( 2 December 2022).... Eastern Equatoria State has gained three slots in the just expanded SPLM Political Bureau.

The SPLM National Liberation Council meeting chaired by President Kiir who doubles as SPLM Chairman made the announcement on Friday evening.

Cde. Louis Lobong Lojore, Cde. Josephine Napwon Cosmos and Tulio Odongi Ayahu are leaders representing Eastern Equatoria State at the SPLM Politburo, the party's highest decision making organ.

Dr. James Wani Igga is now the party's 1st Deputy Chairman, Daniel Awet Akot is 2nd Deputy Chairman while Kuol Manyang Juuk is the 3rd Deputy Chairman.

Tulio Odongi Ayahu is the party's Deputy Secretary General.

President Kiir in his address said SPLM has fully been reunited as per the 2015 Arusha Declaration.

Speaking to journalists, Cde Louis Lobong Lojore said he and the team would work hard to enable the party deliver on its mandate.

Lobong described Eastern Equatoria as the eye-opener for South Sudanese, saying the region had successfully ignited the course of liberation struggle when the first bullet was fired in Torit on 18 August 1955.

"We feel that we are owners of SPLM, because we shot the first bullet and successfully hosted the SPLM/A throughout the days of the liberation struggle" Lobong stated.

He said SPLM still enjoys a considerable support in Eastern Equatoria State, saying the State remains a beacon of hope for the liberation party.

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