CDF issues ultimatum to armed youth in Warrap, Jonglei
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a stern ultimatum directing armed youth in Warrap and Jonglei States to immediately disarm and vacate contested areas or face punitive military action. In a set of directives released from the SSPDF General Headquarters in Bilpam, the army chief ordered armed civilians […]
Army chief declares Nhial Deng Nhial a rebel following formation of new party
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has declared that the army will take firm action against individuals accused of taking up arms against the government, including former senior SPLM official Nhial Deng Nhial, who recently announced the formation of a new political party. According to Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, […]
Kiir reinstates Gen. Nang, calls for military discipline
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reinstated Gen. Paul Nang Majok as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), urging the top military leadership to uphold discipline, professionalism in the service of the nation. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held on Thursday at the State House in Juba, President […]
River Nile Route: CDF orders immediate removal of illegal checkpoints
The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a directive for the immediate dismantling of all unauthorized checkpoints along the River Nile, in a move aimed at improving trade and easing transportation. In a statement to the media on Friday, the SSPDF Spokesperson, […]
Activist Urges South Sudan Armed Rivals to Respect Declared Ceasefire
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has welcomed the recent ceasefire order issued by the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). He called on both the SSPDF and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) to honor the truce and […]
