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09/06/2024

The Chairman of Akobo Community in Juba Mr Odolla Owar speech during the Jonglei State Intellectuals consultative meeting with the newly appointed Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk.

04/06/2024

Invitation to attend marriage ceremony of Obang Barnaba and Achalla Aldhou.

01/06/2024

Former Jonglei Governor Honourable Denay Chagor said he does not like a big government but recently demanded His Excellency President Kiir to reverse the decree of his removal. Is this not contradicting?

Jonglei residents were happy with the President's decision citing that Denay governs Jonglei online from the comfort of hotel room in Juba.

29/05/2024

Akobo is Anyuak land, river and people.
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24/05/2024

A call to sign a petition against Gatluak Buom
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Deport Gatulak Buom Pal/Thwat Pal for Crimes Against Humanity

20/05/2024

Lou Nuer Youth accused of looting Anyuak villages in Akobo.

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Leaders of the Anyuak community in Jonglei State’s Akobo County have accused their Lou Nuer neighbors of attacking and ransacking Alali, a Payam in Akobo, on Friday.

18/05/2024

South Sudan warning factions signed peace deal in Kenya.

16/05/2024

Lt General Simon Gatwech Dual addressing the Lou Nuers.

15/05/2024

13/05/2024

GOVERNOR MANYTUIL RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM NUER YOUTH UNION.

Juba-Monday,13rd May 2024. Governor H.E Lt Gen Dr Joseph Manytuil Wejang together with Hon. Tut Gatluak Manimee in the State Coordination Office receives a briefing from the leadership of Nuer Youth Union in Juba on the pressing challenges facing the entire Nuer Community in the Country and refugee camps.

Presidential Advisor for National Security Affairs Hon. Tut Gatluak Manime, urges the Youth leadership to work on uniting youth to eradicate negative stereotypes on Nuer Community in South Sudan.

On his part, Governor Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang reassures his support to the initiative that promote and enhance social coherence in the community. Manytuil encouraged the leadership of Nuer Youth Union to advocate for peaceful returns of the IDPs and refugees in order to rebuild their lives.

Nuer Youth Union Chairperson, Mr. Both Kuol Nyang reaffirmed the full support of Nuer Youth to leadership of President Kiir for his outstanding effort in promoting peace and reconciliation.

Kuol added that, Nuer Youth Union is planning to organise Youth conferences to restore the ancestral Unity among the Nuer community as an effort to nurture peace, reconciliation and build confidence between the war affected communities.

08/05/2024

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08/05/2024

Prohibition order by GPAA Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi

08/05/2024

GOVERNOR CHAGOR PAY A COURTESY VISITS TO GPAA, GUMURUK FOR PEACE DIALOGUE TO DISCUSS ON CHALLENGES FACING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PEACE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN JONGLEI STATE YOUTH AND GPAA

07/05/2024

H.E. Denay Jock Chagor the Governor of Jonglei State, visited GPAA Gumuruk for peace dialogue to discuss on challenges facing the implementation of peace agreements between Jonglei State youth and GPAA.

Up on his arrival in Gumuruk airstrip, he encountered massive rallying reception from huge crowd yearning for peace and change to come.

The meeting joined various people together, among the crowd were; Governor of Jonglei State, Chief Administrator of GPAA, Jonglei State government officials accompanying the Governor, GPAA government officials, chiefs, faith based leaders, Women Groups, youth, students and distinguished guests.

Chagor emphasized on actions that will enhance the pe

06/05/2024

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05/05/2024

Duany Youth Union press release

05/05/2024

Why Rt Honourable former Juba City Mayor Kalisto was arrested

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04/05/2024

Mark the date and place for Anywaa Culture Day

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30/04/2024

National and Patriotic call for Benjamin Bol Mel to relinquish positions of power.

By: Brig.Gen.Akot Lual Arech

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

This public notice serves to the national and patriotic people of South Sudan for the call for Benjamin Bol Mel to relinquish some of the positions of power and influence over public, which he recently accumulated. As a personal friend, I reached to my brother Benjamin on several occasions and through intermediary, asking him to resign some of his public positions for the interest of the country and the public. All my initiatives and efforts failed, hence, I am duty-bound to go public with my position for the records.

𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

The country is now facing worst economic challenges in history, largely in part due to mismanagement of resources and poor political decisions. South Sudanese Pound is losing its values to United States Dollars everyday. Public civil servants are going for months without salary payment. The inflation rate is going off the roof, where people cannot any more afford commodities in the market. According to the reports, more than half of the country will face acute food insecurity this year. The future the country is heading is uncertain, with experts predicting that the country is heading to a total collapse. The problems are all attributed to one man, Benjamin Bol Mel for having amassed political, economic powers and for his inclination to grab military power as well. Here below are some of the public powers he acquired recently:

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨: This is unprecedented position of power and influence in the country with unlimited decision-making potentials. Here Benjamin reign over in deciding which mega projects for the country is to keep for himself or doll out to his few cronies, for the purpose of milking the project dry of its cash flows. He also seats and decide to appoint and fire at will those in public positions of power, targeting public financial institutions, where he treats the running of public financial system as his own financial system. If left unchecked, Benjamin is inching closer in controlling security sector of the country, where the result of which, will show the eventual collapse of the country.

𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡-𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙪: Benjamin holds an influential position in the ruling party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The SPLM Political-Bureau is an important organ of the party, which decides on policies of the party and by extension, the policies for the country. The members of SPLM Political-Bureau are only hands full in the entire country and Benjamin is one of them.

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 (𝙉𝙇𝘾): Benjamin is a member of NLC in SPLM party. NCL is the most powerful organ in the party, which serves as a legislative body, which endorses the policies of the party and that of the nation.

𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Benjamin serves as the Deputy Secretary General for Political Mobilization in SPLM party. The position is the sixth in hierarchy of the SPLM, which carries a lot of weigh, power and influence, not just within the party, but in the country as a whole.

𝙇𝙞𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮: Benjamin Bol Mel has just been promoted into the position of Lieutenant General in the National Security Services (NSS). This is the highest rank one can reach in the NSS, meaning he is among the highest in the Service.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Given all these unprecedented public powers, amassed by one individual, who abuse them with potential to derail the country from the path of socio-economic development, peace, and stability, it is therefore, only that those powers are put into check. For having economic, political, and military power to one man is just not conflicting, but unacceptable for the country. I therefore, publicly call on my brother Benjamin Bol Mel to relinquish the powers he holds in governments: the Presidential Envoy of Special Project and that of Lieutenant General in the military. It is up for the SPLM party if they accept to fail by allowing accumulation of too much power to one individual, but I am duty-bound to speak on the affairs of the government, since it affect the entire country, because as stated, Benjamin is driving the train in high speed off the rails.

30/04/2024

Funeral service for late Lino Okello will be conducted on Friday 3rd May 2024 in Calgary Canada.
Family friends and entire community members are invited to support the family. May his soul rest in peace.
For more information, attached is the invitation card.

Otak Otong Gisma Okello Akwane Winydouni Onui Okew Martha Okello Friday Awow Akobo Ciro Akobo Anyuak Youth Association Ongew Wor Nijakbolla

20/04/2024

17/04/2024

The list of Akobo Anyuak victims of Joor massacre in Omininga, by armed white army and SPLA-IO on the 4th April 2024.

16/04/2024

14/04/2024

🇪🇹 Ethiopian ship to Massawa 🇪🇷

On the 5th of April 2024,
An Ethiopian commercial ship named Gambella has docked in the Eritrean port city of Massawa.
Good move!

14/04/2024

Analysis of the Impact of Ongoing Fighting in Gambella on Ethiopian and Regional Stability

By: Dr. Everlyns H. Armstrong

Background

On 4 April 2024, intense fighting broke out in Joor woreda in Ethiopia's western Gambella region. The conflict began when around 4,000 heavily armed SPLA-IO forces from South Sudan's Upper Nile and Jonglei states, along with Nuer refugees in Ethiopia, launched coordinated attacks on the Anyuak ethnic group. The attack, carried out by the SPLA-IO and the paramilitary White Army armed with various sophisticated weapons, targeted villages such as Omininga, Oduo, Alero, and Olware, resulting in numerous casualties and cattle raids. This aggressive assault is part of a larger campaign by the Nuer elites to destabilize Gambella and areas in South Sudan, as evidenced by recent attacks in Pino, Piny-Udo, and Gambella city.
The attack on Joor woreda was not an isolated event; it was preceded by various incidents leading up to the violence. A significant event was a ceremonial gathering in Pagak, a SPLA-IO stronghold in South Sudan, on 27 February. At this gathering, attended by top South Sudanese military officials and Nuer politicians, plans for invading Gambella, along with contingency measures before, during, and after South Sudan's upcoming election, were discussed. Ethiopian citizens with Nuer heritage, including the former president of Gambella, were also present. Additionally, subsequent meetings took place in locations such as Akobo, where the White Army mobilized and conducted drills in preparation for the major attack on Joor. Fundraising activities are ongoing, possibly to support the warfare efforts.

Rationale for SPLA-IO Strategy and Its Implications on Regional Stability

1. South Sudan Elections
South Sudan is preparing for its first-ever election later this year, raising concerns about the credibility of the process. The SPLM/A-IO, being the main opposition group in the country, doubts the potential for free and fair elections. The SPLA-IO's incursion into parts of Gambella is perceived as a strategic move to displace the native Anyuak population from villages along the Akobo and Gilo rivers, enabling them to establish military bases in these areas to potentially launch attacks on the South Sudanese government in case of election-related violence.

2. Territorial Ambitions
In addition to water resources, the territories inhabited by the Anyuak people contain valuable mineral deposits. For the SPLA-IO, capturing these areas is crucial to acquire the necessary resources to sustain their military operations. Furthermore, these regions align with the Nuer community's aspirations to establish a Naath Nation, emphasizing their territorial objectives.

3. Geopolitical Implications
The construction of Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has triggered geopolitical tensions, with Egypt previously threatening military action in response. Suspicions have been raised regarding the significant presence of Egyptians in areas like Akobo and Nyirol, where they are engaging in borehole drilling activities under a deal with the National Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. This presence is viewed with caution, given the existing disputes between Ethiopia and downstream countries over the utilization of Nile water resources.

Moving Forward

The ongoing conflict between the Nuer and Anyuak communities in Ethiopia and South Sudan poses a significant geopolitical threat to a region already grappling with various conflicts. To address this instability, the governments of South Sudan and Ethiopia, or regional bodies such as IGAD, must develop strategies to mitigate escalating tensions and contain the unrest effectively.

Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan
Dr Abiy ዛሬ ምን አሉ Gambella Prosperity Party- ብልጽግና UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency IGAD Secretariat

14/04/2024

13/04/2024

Congratulations to Honourable Monira Abdelwahab the Chairlady of Anywaa Community in Juba being appointed as the Chairperson for Specialised Standing Committee on Mining at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. This means alot given the mineral resource in Anyuak land, it requires a visionary leader to translate such into realities on the ground.

Our appreciation to Rt Honourable Dr Jemma Nunu Kumba the Speaker, for the appointment. 🦅