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South Sudan Stories, Juba (2024)

15/09/2023

"Kiir managed these kind of people and you think President Salva is not a successful President in the continent? The next time you fail to realise this point, look at the picture please and think twice.
The whole Youth Union came to the first office of the country in this appearance"

~Marko Wani

10/09/2023

Once again, people of Unity State are animals in fact and Joseph Nguen Monytuil is their leader, period. No one can intimidate me. Stop jumping up and down, this useless governor was a traitor during the liberation and he can’t do it again in our watch, where does he get energy to finger point Professor John Akec ? They gave their asses to Arabs during the war to benefit from the bloodshed of our people, he thought we forgot it. Once a betrayer, always a betrayer, he’s now busy selling our waters to Egypt in the name of clearing sud wetlands. Hey animals, these rebellious mentality is no more working..

In short, Professor Akec didn’t say you’re animals, I said it myself and I am responsible of my words, try me if you think you are capable..

~Ayuen Panchol Anyieth Dhol

04/09/2023

Open Letter to H.E President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Ref: Removal of Albino Bol Dhieu.

Where is the rest of 4.5 M USD? Citizens’ concerns about Misappropriation of Funds allocated for Basketball team

A big number of the citizens whose ears and eyes were on social media, radio and TV including newspapers had have learned about the announcement of 6.5 million hard currency allocated for facilitation, training and accommodation of the National Basketball Team.

The Cabinet of the National Government of South Sudan has on 16th June 2023, approved a total sum of USD 6.5 million budget towards the Preparation of the National Men's Senior Basketball team in August 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP as requested by the Basketball Federation.

Sadly, some shocking news surfaced on social media that the whereabouts of 4.5M USD from the 6.5M USD of the basketball funds is not known and is directly in the hands of Minister of Youths and Sports.

This developing story has intensified online over what people believed to be a greatest act of corruption if the Minister does not hand over the money to the basketball president to keep in the team's account.

What we are informed of is that he handed only $2 million to the President of Basketball Federation and kept the rest with him for no clear reason yet the money wasn’t meant to be kept by the minister or the Ministry because it was for basketball participation in World Cup games.

We the citizens regarded this as corruption and Dr. Albino Bol deserve no mercy, he has done too much damage to the image of Youth in this country.

It could be reasonable if the minister could just tell the public where he kept the rest of the 4M and for what purpose. Is the kept money intended for another national program in the ministry? If not, there's no another definition than calling it corruption.

One of the most egregious forms of corruption in this realm is the misappropriation of this fund designated for Basketball team. For this Money meant for international games, should have be ideally and responsibly used to promote fairness, unity, and healthy competition, it shouldn't have been mismanaged.

This piece of commentary isn't intended to attack the personality of the Minister but echoing the national call by the citizens who are concerned by the disappearance of the public resource. On this note, we are sheding light on the detrimental impact of corruption of this minister, emphasizing the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and a collective efforts to eradicate such attitudes. When funds allocated for national games and sports are siphoned off through corrupt practices, the repercussions are felt at multiple levels, this can affect the sustainability of Youth and Sports directly.

The misallocation of funds robs talented individuals of the chance to showcase their abilities on a national stage. The whole amount of 6.5 million could facilitate the activities, accommodation, training, transportation of team and fans and provide other necessary needs for the players, trainers and coaches during the process of preparation and incentivized players to qualify beyond the level they just finished on during the recently concluded World cup.

Your Excellency, we are not surprised that Albino Bol has done this malpractice again, he's known for multiple corruption before, and few examples are the money he took during the dissemination of peace agreement, money of Youth Empowerment program donated by EU and many corrupt other practices. But this time, Albino must be answerable for the misappropriation, miscommunication and misallocation of the rest of the money. He must not be forgiven anymore.

Your Excellency the President, such corrupt behaviours could also tarnish us internationally because It erodes public trust in sports bodies, discourages potential sponsors, and deters foreign investments that could have contribute to the overall development of the country's sporting landscape. Such corruption creates a culture of unfairness, where success is not based on merit but on backdoor dealings and political influence. This undermines the spirit of healthy competition, patriotism, discouraging talented individuals from pursuing sports as a viable career option.

Your Excellency the President, you and the President of Basketball Federation have done more than enough to the Bright Stars and we deeply thank you for that, but the corrupt actions of the Minister of Youth and Sports, demoralised our committed players to reached the desired dreams in this world cup. There are already evidences gathered that determine the credibility of this corruption. Though this corrupt Minister starved us at the back to lost the chance of advancing to the higher stage of the World Cup, we are joyous that our players have qualified for Paris Olympic 2024 World.

Your Excellency, Albino Bol Dhieu has done more harms than good and doesn't deserve forgiveness of any kind, we therefore, appeal to Your Excellency to sack Minister Albino Bol Dhieu from this ministry and throw him behind bars.

The writer is a South Sudanese and he's reachable via email: [email protected]

01/09/2023

4M USD the basketball funds, reportedly missing in the hand of Minister Albino Bol Dhieu

Calls to sack Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu from the Ministry of Youth and Sport, have intensified online over what people believed to be a horrific act of corruption. The call comes after the government released 6.5 million dollars to facilitate Basketball team and fans during the FIBA World Cup and nothing was done. The cabinet during the approval of this money, placed the funds management under the leadership of Luol Deng but this was twisted thereafter by Minister Albino Bol.

According to the sources on social media, the disgraceful Minister, handed only $2 millions to the President of Basketball Federation and kept the rest for himself. The video clip making rounds online indicate that Dr. Albino Bol collected hundreds of passports and didn't transport fans designated to accompany the Bright Stars. It's believed that Bol only took the Presidential Advisor Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk and VP Rebecca Nyandeng, his three girlfriends and the rest of the funds went missing.

This act of pure corruption prompted online outcry to the President Salva Kiir Mayardit to remove Albino Bol Dhieu and send him to court for accountability.

25/08/2023

Leaked: Governor Manhiem Bol hired cyber criminal Michael Wetnhialic to De-campaign SPLM party and SPLM diehards.

Governor Manhiem Bol Malek hired a city spoiled cyber criminal Michael Wetnhialic, to wind a Facebook war and propaganda against Dr. Benjamin Bang Bang and Chairman Tong Mading Aleu after a very humiliated reception from the people of Tonj South County. Governor Manhiem believed his poor reception in the county was a result of his fight with these two gentlemen who are well connected and respected by Tonj sons and daughters. The two gentlemen are assets of Tonj soil and vital to the SPLM party. The two influential young men recently conducted a popular Warrap state consultative meeting, and they later initiated the very brilliant celebration of the endorsement of President Salva Kiir Mayardit as the SPLM party flag bearer for 2024 general elections and indeed conducted one in freedom hall. They brought together outstanding numbers for the party SPLM and remain the only popular and influential young men in recent times.

This popularity has scared the governor, and indeed, he has lost the civil population, chiefs, political leaders, and youth across the state. He is so bitter he promised never to sit face to face with them.
Governor Manhiem Bol has also promised himself to use all the looted state resources, including the money of the Wau SPLM political rally money in July, to fight Athuai Athuai Acuil the businessman who initiated and supported the SPLM party programs for the last five years. Athuai Athuai Acuil has also sponsored three cultural dancers (girls) in Awan Mourkuou cultural group and 4 students from Aliab community, 2 students from Ruweng Administrative Area from primary school to university level in the name of SPLM party. He has done so much for the Party and the people of South Sudan.

Governor Manhiem fights with SPLM party mobilizers like these three gentlemen is a clear fight against the party he represents as a governor of Warrap state. The governor's hiring of cyber criminal Michael Wetnhialic is a clear de-campaign for the party. He is sending people away from the party. Governor Manhiem is a threat to the SPLM party in Warrap state, and his presence in the state as governor is a big mess to the party.

25/08/2023

Breaking:

Warrap state governor Manhiem Bol Suffocates local chiefs in the state.

The sources in Warrap State reported that Governor Manhiem ordered the arrest of the chiefs of Kiirik payam and commanded them to bring cattle raiders alleged to be in their areas.

The report has it that the arrested chiefs were detained in a closed container without ventilators which resulted into suffocation of sultan Akol Magaar Akol to death. The politicians of the Kiirik Payam, who declined to named have condemned this the decision of the governor and further said such actions are very damaging to state leadership and during the time when parties are preparing for elections adding that the immediate removal of governor Manhiem Bol is the only remedy for SPLM party to win in Warrap state.

Our team are tireless trying means possible to reach the governor for the reactions.

We will keep you posted on this particular matter. Like and share the page for more stories.

19/08/2023

According to the opinion polls concluded by Eye Radio in the passed days, affirmed Gen. Rin Tueny Mabior of Lakes State aka Jena Fil as the best performing Governor in the country.

The same survey has seen Governor Manthiem Bol Malek of Warrap State, falling in bottom of the list as worst Governor and less of the less performing governor of all governors and three chiefs of administrative areas in South Sudan.

A youth who commented on his social media handle, said “We knew Governor Manthiem Bol won’t manage Warrap State since he turned the state ministry of finance into supermarket and transferred his office HQRs to the house of businessman Bibi Ali. Where is the lie in the polls? Ask yourself where is Kuajok airport terminal which Manthiem said was to be completed in 9 weeks? It’s not a surprise that Manthiem Bol sits in the list as the underperforming governor. Free yourself from lies and work ” he stressed.

13/08/2023

The current system…

10/08/2023

Remove Manhiem Bol, he's a potential threat to the success of SPLM in the upcoming general elections.

By Christopher Bol

SPLM party divided over the endorsement of President Kiir as masterminded by Governor of Warrap state.

Governor Manhiem Bol Malek of Warrap state has achieved a planned political division among SPLM party members of political bureau and national secretariat to block President Kiir endorsement as SPLM party flag bearer for 2024 general elections.

The governor of Warrap state has long been linked to political division and his dirty games against the SPLM party and President Salva Kiir with the intention to fail the president.
The governor of Warrap state and his associates within the SPLM party staged a party in Hon. Bibi Ali house to celebrate his achievement. Manhiem is too dangerous for the people of Warrap, South Sudan and President Salva Kiir popularity among the South Sudanese people. Delaying his removal from the seat as a governor for another one week is not in the interest of the party.

08/08/2023

Breaking:

Aguok Kuei community intellectuals in Juba, prepare to file a strong worded complaint against the integrity of governor Manthiem Bol, for not inviting leaders of Aguok community in Juba for today’s meeting of greater Gogrial Communities.

Aguok intellectuals online, expressed their disappointment against Manthiem Bol Malek on his decision to exclude Aguok community from the meeting that would have involved all communities including Aguok Kuei.

Many have described his decision as bias and abusive towards people of Aguok communit

01/08/2023

Bek Dhuorjang, appeals to President to revoke the appointment of Aluel Messi.. partly read his opinion.

His Excellency Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit
President of the Republic of South Sudan
Subject: Appeal to Revoke the Appointment of Deputy Governor of Warrap State
Your Excellency,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of great concern regarding the recent appointment of the Deputy Governor of Warrap State. I request your careful consideration for the revocation of this appointment due to several significant complications surrounding her qualifications and suitability for the position.
The appointee Aluel Garang Garang (Known as Aluel Messi) has limited experience and qualifications essential for an effective civil servant. Her past occupation as a footballer may have its merits, but it does not provide the necessary skills and knowledge required to undertake the responsibilities of a deputy governor.

Moreover, appointing a young lady below the age of 25, who still needs to complete her secondary education, raises valid concerns about her readiness to handle the complexities of governance in Warrap State. The role of deputy governor demands a mature and well-rounded perspective, which typically comes with a comprehensive educational background and political work.
Furthermore, no evidence suggests that Aluel (Messi) has undergone any political induction or actively engaged in political work. With prior political experience, her ability to make informed decisions and navigate the intricacies of governance may be protected, which can adversely affect the state's political landscape.

In addition, reports indicate that her appointment may have been influenced by her husband's political affiliations and personal motivations. It is disconcerting to learn that her husband formed a political party to accommodate family members and friends, raising concerns about potential favoritism and nepotism within the state's governance.
I must emphasize that my concern is not rooted in gender bias or opposition to women's empowerment. Women should be equally represented in leadership positions based on merit and competence. However, appointing someone with limited qualifications and experience may undermine the efforts to promote gender equality and empowerment.

Moreover, Aluel (Messi) needs to gain prior work experience in either public or private offices, which raises questions about her readiness to take on the demanding responsibilities of a deputy governor. A person with such a crucial position should have a proven track record of service and dedication to public welfare.
The complications arising from her social life, including her husband's public announcement of their divorce on social media, may adversely affect her emotional stability and overall ability to manage the deputy governor's office responsibly.
Given these concerns, I strongly recommend revoking Aluel Garang Garang's appointment as the Deputy Governor of Warrap State. It is essential to prioritize competence and merit in selecting individuals for public office to ensure our beloved state's effective and transparent governance.
Instead, I encourage you to consider other qualified candidates from other parties if the OPP Umbrella has no other ones who possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and dedication to serve the people of Warrap State and contribute to the overall progress of South Sudan.

Thank you for taking the time to review this appeal. Your leadership and dedication to the welfare of the people of our country are highly appreciated. Please carefully evaluate this request and take the necessary steps to ensure the best interests of Warrap State and its citizens.

Yours faithfully,
Bek Dhuorjang Chol
A concerned citizen
Kuajok- Warrap State

18/07/2023

Good night from Aweil North..

16/07/2023

Communities residing in the state’s capital Kuajok, are planning a protest to petition the state governor, ARC and National Ministry of Roads and Bridges after the commencement of tarmac road in Akon.

Communities in Kuajok are blaming the revenant authorities for starting a tarmac road in the deep village, neglecting the state’s HQRs where all red marram are taken from. The communities called this move as “injustice” against communities and inhabitants of the HQRS, Kuajok. “Marram is being taken from us here for free and we don’t complain, so you go and make tarmac in Akon and leave us with poor roads? why didn’t you start here if it’s not injustice? Stop these useless politics” they cautioned..

15/07/2023

The recent beef between popular social media heroine, Mrs. Akuac Wol aka Akuol Akuith The Second, brought Amel Garang Adup to kneels when she called her “old pr******te with cheap cream, trying to grow name by any mean” something Amel Garang couldn’t hold it anymore. She’s reported to have begged her closed family to reached out to Akuach Wol for ceasefire which Akuac sharply turned down.

Akuac Wol, one of the most praised female personalities, brought the dirty shames of Amel to public in her previous facebook livestreams when she said the “old pr******te” is being used by well known oppositions in Aweil to fight the government of South Sudan.

A certain comment reads, “You can’t beef with Akuol Akuith and expect to go back unhurt”

SSS is monitoring the beef closely.

13/07/2023

South Sudan and Sudan have been drawn in the same group (Group 😎 in the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP group qualifiers.

GROUP B:

1⃣. Senegal 🇸🇳
2⃣. DR Congo 🇨🇩
3⃣. Mauritania 🇲🇷
4⃣. Togo 🇹🇬
5⃣. Sudan 🇸🇩
6⃣. South Sudan 🇸🇸

Credit: Hot in Juba

13/07/2023

Praise the name of the Lord 🥰

13/07/2023

Just in:

Netizens of Warrap State, took to the social media on Wednesday to criticize the Minister of Road and Bridges, Mr. Simon Mijok Mijak over what they called poor tarmac construction in Akon.
According to those who reacted to the commencement of tarmac construction, have voiced out their disappointments over the project and called it a cheap political campaign after scrutinizing a tarmac to be of a low quality.
The netizens have cautioned H.E the President to cross check this project before going ahead.

Some experts who commented on the matter, have expressed concern over the tarmac quality describing it as extremely poor and lacks strong layers beneath the surface.

An expert who requested not to be named, said “We know the home of the President was a pure village for years, but bringing such cheap projects is not a solution, the tarmac is cold-mix and no strong layers beneath the ground. We better remain with no roads than accepting a road that will be washed off by rain as time goes by. I am from Akon, but why must it commences in Akon anyway, leaving behind the state and county HQRs? The same ways we hear about International airport being constructed there, are we relocating the State Capital to Akon in the near future? Why are the services skipping Kuajok, Tonj, Gogrial Town and Twic? Let’s not divide our people cheaply, do fairness in services delivery, Akon is not a major city than Gogrial Town, Kuajok, Gogrial East, Tonj and Twic, I see companies bringing maram from Kuajok to all those places, it should have started in Kuajok to be honest, anyways, first review that poor road, we will speak about the rest some other day” he concluded.

Our team is finding ways to bring the side of the Ministry of Roads and Bridges.

12/07/2023

It's only those who are not familiar with geopolitics of our region that continue to underated the performance of our president but in the real sense Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit is far better than many presidents at our neighborhood especially when you look at how he endured the suffering inflicted by the power greedy elements who unconstitutionally want to unseat the elected Government.

Kenya which is advance in democratic politics is now facing endless political unrest as demonstration become order of the day since HE the president Williams Somei Ruto assumed country's leadership.

The different between our president and that of Kenya is that Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit valued much the lives of his people and that's why he has been engaging all holdouts groups to come to consensus as portrayed by how he impossibly created 5 vice presidents as a means of silencing the guns Unlike the other presidents.

So, I wish his counterpart HE Williams Somei Ruto adopt the scenario by creating a space for opposition the likes of HE Raila Omollo Odinga, Jurist Stephen Kolonzo Mosyoke and Martha Karua.

That's where people of Kenya will at least have peace as all businesses are currently crippled due to subsequent strikes all over the streets of Kenya.

12/07/2023

Five people have been shot dead in the ongoing protest in Kenya led by opposition leader Raila Odinga.

According to local media reports, protesters have destroyed the expressway way in Mlologo, Machakos County.

Police and protesters have been in confrontation since morning.

| Source | Citizen Tv Kenya |

12/07/2023

The construction of tarmac roads have started in Warrap State, from Akon area and the sources believe that the project will cover Akon-Gogrial road, Gogrial-Twic, Twic-Abyei, Twic-Mayom of Unity State, Gogrial-Kuajok, Kuajok-Wau roads and Wau-Tonj respectively.

However, witnesses on the ground have reported that the type of tarmac used cannot last long because it’s a cold-mix which is the lowest quality of all types compared to Juba-Bor road which was made of a hot-mix, the best quality of tarmac.
“Warrap people are being cheated again”, they alarmed.

10/07/2023

Valdimir Putin, President of Russia, pens a congratulatory statement on 12th Independence anniversary of the South Sudan 🇸🇸

09/07/2023

Happy Independence Day from beautiful souls of Lou, Western Bahr El Ghazal.

08/07/2023

Poem, a tribute to late Mareng Chur.

In a world of passion and game,
Mareng Chur, a football flame,
His spirit soared, his heart so bright,
With every goal, a pure delight.

But tragedy struck, a fateful night,
A life cut short, extinguished light,
A football fan, now taken away,
Leaving sorrow in its bitter sway.

With tears that fall like summer rain,
We mourn the loss, the searing pain,
For Mareng Chur, a soul so kind,
His love for football, forever enshrined.

In pitch he'll never grace,
His cheers now echo in empty space,
But memories linger, forever strong,
His spirit dances, a timeless song.

Oh, Mareng Chur, your passion pure,
Shall live on, forever endure,
In every match, in every cheer,
Your love for football, crystal clear.

We'll honor you with every game,
With every goal and victory's flame,
Your presence missed, but never gone,
In our hearts, you'll forever live on.

@ Deng Vol Mayol

07/07/2023

President Kiir orders security to investigate the violence across South Sudan after SPLM-IO forces attacked Ruweng Peace delegation in Wunkur.

Last week, a Ruweng peace delegation led by Miaker Kuol, Chairperson for the Peace and Reconciliation Commission, was attacked by rebel forces allied to Vice President Riek Machar, stationed in Wunkur, Ruweng Administrative Area.

The attack resulted in the death of five delegates and left others wounded. The incident prompted President Salva Kiir to convene a security meeting and direct the country's security organs to investigate the recent killings nationwide.

"The President directed the security organs to investigate the recent killings in the suburbs of Juba, Wunkur in the Ruweng Administrative Area, and at various stations along the River Nile," said Tut Gatluak Manime, Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs.

Stephano Wieu, the Chief Administrator of Ruweng, has condemned the attack on the peace delegate and demanded that Vice President Riek Machar apprehend the culprits.

05/07/2023

Breaking news:

Office of Governor Manhiem in Kuajok is under full seizure of the angry SPLM youth who have staged a protest demanding governor Manhiem Bol to resign over the embezzlement of celebration funds.

The office has so far been broken and the mob is being scattered by police.

We will update you on the matter..

05/07/2023

The political rally in Wau was an exciting moment to be remembered by to all those who attended, but it didn’t go down well with celebrants from Warrap State.

This morning, SPLM members from Warrap State, took to Facebook in what looks to be a disappointing atmosphere and accused Governor Manhiem Bol Malek of embezzling funds meant for accommodation, feeding and transport. Partly read some of comments.

“When will President Kiir pay attention to the damages governor Manhiem Bol Malek is continuously causing to the SPLM party?
Imagine the embezzlement of funds earmarked for SPLM Wau celebration by Governor Manhiem, Cabinet Minister and his Tonj boys who were heading various committees for Accommodation and Transport “. He noted.

While another angry politician has said, “the delegates from Warrap State headquarters and counties have been stranded for 3 days in a row with no accommodation, no feeding and now we are told to go back homes footing , how possible is that? The governor of Northern Bahr-El Ghazal State mobilised thousands of SPLM and hired about 250 vehicles from its allocated funds to transport delegates and accommodate all their delegates in Wau. What happened with our money?

Lakes State was also highly organized, they gave their delegates transport, accommodation and feeding fees, It’s only in Warrap where our money was eaten. If we were told the truth, we would have mobilized our money for feeding and transport, our deadwood Governor has cheated us and must be accounted for this. The political insensitivity of Warrap State's governor is SPLM's time bomb. Watch out! He concluded.

Our efforts to reach governor was impossible.

04/07/2023

Student shot, fighting for life in Nakasongola Church shooting

Today, a violent shooting unfolded near the national parliament at Nakasongola Church, leaving one student on the brink of death. Deng Makhon, a young man who juggles his studies with being a mobile money exchange vendor, sustained a critical gunshot wound to the chest.

Deng's close friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed the harrowing details of the incident.

"Amidst protests against the demolition of a nearby church by security agents, chaos erupted, leading to a series of gunshots that got people running for their lifes. Unfortunately, Deng victim the shooting.

Rushed to Juba hospital, Deng is now engaged in a life-and-death battle for survival.

From Hot in Juba.

04/07/2023

President Kiir arrives in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal State for the SPLM political rally..

04/07/2023

Breaking:

Heavy gunfire are being heard in custom market. It’s not clear what triggered the shootings.

More details to follow..

04/07/2023

Report flowing from Wau this morning confirms that Governor Manhiem Bol Malek of Warrap State and his recently adopted SSOA minister, have highly mismanaged funds meant for the ongoing SPLM political rally. It’s believed that most of Warrap SPLM members in Wau were promised feeding and accommodations and money has gone missing in the hands of the Governor and Bibi Ali’s boy, Agem Akot.

According to the protesting youths, who shared their anger on social media, said that they spent nearly three days in Wau without food and accommodation. The complaining group have demanded to meet Governor on several occasions but were denied access by Mr. Agem Akot who is alleged to have hid the money with him in his hotel room.

“with these kind of corrupt leaders Manhiem has appointed into his cabinet, the SPLM in Warrap State is no longer in the safe hands, why stealing our money? We demand accountability” they said.

The spokesperson of the Governor has not been reachable.

01/07/2023

Gogrial East Community of Warrap State have petitioned Governor Manhiem Bol over lack of power sharing in the government of the state, the community threatened to pull out from state government if the matter is not looked into.

This petition of Gogrial East, comes shortly after group of intellectuals from Aguok also accused Governor Manhiem Bol of being controlled by Business Man, Mr. Bibi Ali, an Ethiopian national, turned South Sudanese. Aguok community believed the government of the state is being runned by Bibi Ali and his wife through bribery. They cited that Mr. Agem Akot, who is purely from SSOA, with credible evidence, was sworn into the SPLM ministerial position because the governor was paid sum of one million American Dollars and two V8 vehicles to the hunger-hit family of Manhiem Bol Malek. Aguok community described Manhiem as corrupt and weak to run the state.

The intellectuals of Warrap State further called on the President to remove Manhiem.

An attempt to reach Manhiem's office for comment was impossible.