South Sudan defence minister pledges to end child recruitment
South Sudan’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Gen. Chol Thon Balok has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending the recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups, saying no commander will be allowed to involve children in conflict. Speaking at the opening of the 20th National Conference on the implementation of […]
Parliament summons defense minister over soldiers’ welfare and veterans’ dilemma
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok to appear before lawmakers and explain the government’s response to worsening conditions facing soldiers, war veterans, and victims of the liberation struggle. According to an official communication seen by the media, the minister is expected […]
