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27/06/2025

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H:E Gen. Governor Bol Wek Agoth Fulfills 50 Million SSP Pledge for the Constructions of in Apuk Padoc of Tonj North County of Warrap State.

As the Chairman of organizing committee for organizations of the previous function of Apuk Padoc community Funds raising ceremony in Juba which was conducted this month, I have finally confirmed the 50,0000,000ssp from our most hard-working and able coordinator Cde. at his office yesterday evening.

Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth, the recently appointed Governor of Warrap State, has honored his earlier pledge by delivering 50 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) to support the construction of Salva Kiir Mayardit Hospital in Apuk Padoc, Tonj North County. The fulfillment of this commitment is seen as a significant boost to healthcare development in the state.

Governor Bol Wek, who was sworn in earlier this month by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has made development and reconciliation central themes of his administration. His financial contribution comes at a time when Warrap State is striving to recover from years of communal violence and instability, with urgent needs in public services and infrastructure.

The Salva Kiir Mayardit Hospital project is expected to improve access to quality medical care for thousands of residents in Apuk Padoc and surrounding areas. The governor’s gesture is also intended to inspire other leaders and well-wishers to invest in critical development projects across the state.

Governor Bol Wek’s administration has called on citizens, the private sector, and development partners to join hands in supporting peacebuilding and social development initiatives, emphasizing that investments in health and education are vital for Warrap’s long-term stability and prosperity.

This latest move underscores the governor’s commitment to tangible action, not just rhetoric, as he seeks to build trust and deliver meaningful change.

23/06/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚 | 𝟐𝟑 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 —The Minister of Health Honourable. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health - Republic of South Sudan received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Warrap State Governor, His Excellency. Amb. Bol Wek Agoth to share experiences on state administration and explore innovative methods for enhancing health services.

The discussions focused on bolstering health services, developing human resources, and empowering the Health Science Institute within Warrap State.

In a press statement, Hon. Minister Sarah Cleto emphasised the ministry's commitment to assist Warrap State, including initiating cholera oral vaccine campaigns (OCV) to prepare for the approaching rainy season, which may escalate cholera incidence. She underscored the significance of collaborating with other governmental entities and partners to avert disease outbreaks.

In response, the Governor of Warrap State, H.E. Bol Wek, shared insights on the challenging conditions in Warrap, noting that ongoing inter-communal and inter-state conflicts have resulted in significant gaps in health services and access to essential supplies, including food and medicine. He commended the Ministry's actions in addressing the cholera outbreak in the state and called for ongoing support and additional resources.

The meeting concluded with expressions of appreciation and mutual support.

22/06/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓, 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐍

𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — President Salva Kiir Mayardit left Juba this afternoon for the United Arab Emirates on an official diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and promoting investment opportunities in South Sudan.

The President is expected to hold a series of top-level meetings with Emirati business leaders and government authorities, underscoring South Sudan's renewed focus on regional peace and economic growth.

Press Secretary Ambassador David Amuor Majur said that while in the UAE, President Kiir will meet with a number of investment groups, where he will present a compelling case for investment in South Sudan's key growth sectors.

The President’s visit follows a series of reforms in the country aimed at improving the business environment and attracting foreign direct investment.

President Kiir will also meet with leaders in the UAE to discuss matters of mutual interest, including regional peace, the state of trade relations, and avenues of cooperation for infrastructure development.

This visit is part of a broader diplomatic effort by the government to deepen international cooperation, consolidate global partnerships, and support post-conflict reconstruction through sustainable economic growth.
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18/06/2025

15 killed in bloody Tonj North cattle raid

At least 15 people were killed and 24 others injured in Warrap State’s Tonj North County when armed youth from Unity State’s Mayom County carried out a cattle raid on Monday.

Tonj North County Commissioner Mawein Akech Mawein told Media on Tuesday that the cattle owners fought off the rustlers and managed to recover most of the raided cattle.

“10 of the herders from Tonj North died and 24 were injured while five rustlers from Mayom County were killed,” he said.

Commissioner Akech said the Red Cross facilitated transportation of the 24 critically injured people for medical treatment in Juba.

“The Red Cross has assisted us in transporting the injured people from Tonj North to Juba, where they will receive treatment for the severe wounds that cannot be managed in the county,” he said.

Meanwhile, James Lilly Kuol, the commissioner of Mayom County, confirmed that five youths from his jurisdiction were killed in action in Tonj North County.

“Those are youths from Unity State who have been carrying out criminal activities since the beginning of this year. The authorities in Tonj North County need to be aware of these armed criminals and attack them when they arrive in areas of Tonj North,” he said. “There are criminals in Tonj North who communicate and plan with armed youth from Mayom to jointly attack and raid cattle camps in Tonj North County, according to information we have received there.”

Last week, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) issued a one-week ultimatum to armed youths in Warrap State and Unity State’s Mayom County to voluntarily surrender their illegal weapons to the government or face forceful disarmament.

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18/06/2025

Over 4,000 guns surrendered in Warrap’s Tonj East

Local authorities in the restive Warrap State have said the disarmament exercise is progressing well, with civilians voluntarily handing in more than 4,000 assorted illegal weapons in Tonj East County, which is often rocked by cattle raids and cyclic revenge attacks as of Monday.

Earlier this month, President Salva Kiir declared a state of emergency and disarmament exercise in Warrap State and Unity State’s Mayom County. A force drawn from the different armed forces was dispatched to Warrap State from Juba to carry out forceful disarmament after a seven-day ultimatum for civilians to hand in illegal weapons voluntarily.

Tonj East County Commissioner Mangor Dhuol confirmed that residents in his jurisdiction had handed over more than 4,000 guns to chiefs.

“According to the daily report I have received today (Monday) at 11 a.m., more than 4,000 guns were collected from all payams of Tonj East County, and the citizens were the ones who handed the weapons to the local chiefs,” he stated.

According to the commissioner, residents welcomed the initiative and are committed to gathering illegal fi****ms and handing them to the traditional authorities, who will give them to the army.

The same exercise is ongoing in the rest of the 5 Counties of Warrap as officials confirmed the commitment of armed youth in handing over guns in good faith to the disarmament forces.

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17/06/2025

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Tonj Community Leader's office - 17th June.

This is to inform Tonj Community and the public in general that a team of Tonj Community elders led by Tonj Community leaders, has had the opportunity to meet H. E. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President of the Republic for Economic Cluster and 1st Deputy Chairman of SPLM today, June 17 at the SPLM House.

The Community Leaders expresed Tonj Community congratulations to H.E. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel for his appointment as Vice President of the Republic for Economic Cluster and also as 1st Deputy SPLM Chairman. The team also conveyed to the Vice President their thanks to His Excellency the President for the trust he bestowed on Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel as a symbol of the reforms and the injection of the new blood and new faces to help move the Country out of its present situation.

Tonj Community Leaders also expressed their welcome to the appointment of Amb. Bol Wek Agoth as the new Governor of Warrap State. They also affirmed their welcome to the President's announcement of 'State of Emergency' over Warrap State as the only measure left to stop the chronic violence among the civil communities in Warrap State, especially in the three Counties of Tonj area.

Tonj Community elders expressed the need for the State of Emergency to be extended to those neighboring Communities of Lakes, Unity and Western Bahr el Ghazal State.

In a major of search for the solution to the ongoing destruction in Tonj areas, Tonj Community leaders hails the new moves by the Government and calls on all the people of Tonj to stand in support of the Government after the humiliation done to the Government by the communities through years of violence. The team of elders called for Unity and reconciliation among the people of Bahr el Ghazal, Tonj in particular, a strong prerequisite for the unity of the Country.

Signed,
Ustaz Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit,
Tonj Community Leader - Juba.
Republic of South Sudan.

15/06/2025

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13/06/2025

Inspector General: We will dismiss and suspend the promotion of any police officer involved in politics
Location: Juba
The Inspector General of Police, Lieutenant General Abraham Manyuwat, confirmed that the police administration has chosen punitive measures against any police officer or personnel involved in politics.
During the ceremony to rehabilitate and inaugurate the new Border Police offices, Manyuwat announced that the police leadership would not tolerate any "police officer" involved in politics within the country. The punitive measures to be implemented include a penalty of dismissal from promotion, suspension, or final dismissal from the police service. Furthermore, any police officer must be loyal and not serve any political agenda, whether current or former.
Manuwat urged police personnel, both officers and soldiers, to uphold professional values and adhere to the national approach when confronting tribal rhetoric while performing their duties.

09/06/2025

South Sudan security seizes the interior minister’s gadgets

South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has confiscated a smartphone, laptop, and internet modem from Angelina Teny, the country’s interior minister and wife of detained First Vice President Riek Machar, opposition officials said.

Teny, a senior member of Machar’s opposition SPLM-IO party, resides in her husband’s residence.

SPLM-IO spokesperson Pal Mai Deng told Radio Tamazuj on Sunday that security agents seized her devices to restrict her communication and movement. “The move taken today [Sunday] to confiscate her devices is that she is not allowed to move, which differentiates her status from being under open arrest and real confinement,” Pal said.

Pal, who also serves as South Sudan’s irrigation minister, alleged the move was part of efforts to undermine the 2018 revitalized peace agreement. He said other SPLM-IO officials, including lawmakers, had been barred from leaving the country.

Pal said the motives behind the NSS’s actions remain unclear, but he voiced concerns over Teny’s and Machar’s safety, noting she was the only person staying with him at their residence.
“Hon. Angelina is just one of the members, but there are other SPLM-IO members loyal to the cause, including lawmakers,” he added.

Another senior official, speaking anonymously, confirmed to Radio Tamazuj that security forces had taken Teny’s devices.

“It is difficult now for Madam Angelina to communicate because her phone has been taken. Security officials confiscated the phone, laptop, and internet modem she used to access the internet,” the official said.

Internet service was cut off from Machar’s residence following his arrest in March, forcing Teny to rely on a modem, the official added. Teny had been staying in a separate section of the residence since March 26 to provide Machar with food and essentials.

“The NSS initially told Angelina she was not under house arrest like Machar, but fearing she would be blocked from

09/06/2025

Peter Mayen quits alcohol, declares political comeback

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Peter Mayen Majongdit, has announced that he has quit alcohol, marking what he calls a personal and political comeback.

Speaking at a community gathering in Juba, over the weekend, Mayen, who also leads the People’s Liberal Party (PLP), a member of the Other Political Parties (OPP) coalition said the decision came after deep personal reflection.

“They took one advantage of my simple weakness called ‘Alcohol’ and because of that, they gossiped about me to destroy me completely. And then, I sat down with myself again and I said ‘No’, why should alcohol be my weakness? Alcohol is like just water and soda and I quit and I am back,” he said.

Mayen, a prominent figure in the transitional government, has remained largely out of the public eye since his dismissal from the cabinet in 2022. His recent remarks signal a renewed intention to return to active politics.

The former minister acknowledged the criticism he has faced, saying he is determined to move forward and reclaim his role as a servant of the people.

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