Par Kuol’s SPLM-IO hit by resignation of 20 senior officials
The SPLM-IO faction led by Interim Chairman Stephen Par Kuol has suffered a major political setback after 20 senior officials and representatives announced their collective resignation from the party, according to a letter dated October 16, 2026. In the letter addressed to Par Kuol and copied to the faction’s Secretary-General, Agok Makur Kur, the group […]
Eight suspects detained in Juba over alleged child trafficking
Eight suspects have been detained in connection with an alleged child abduction and trafficking network operating in Suk Darfur residential area, northeast of Juba, according to a statement issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson said its Combat Military Intelligence Operations, Department of Surveillance, uncovered the […]
SPLM collects SSP 2.54 billion in nomination fees within a week eek
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reportedly collected SSP 2.544 billion in nomination fees from 848 aspirants within a week, according to figures published by WuotPressMedia. Each aspirant reportedly paid SSP 3 million for a nomination form to seek various party and elective positions ahead of the upcoming elections. The total represents […]
