SSNLA continues deliberation of SPLM-DC activities in Upper Nile State

JUBA, 4 October 2011 – In its Sitting No. 17/2011 today, the South Sudan National Legislative Assembly (SSNLA continued to discuss the urgent motion on the formation of a committee to study the SPLM-DC activities in Upper Nile State which was raised by Hon. Agnes Nyok Peter and seconded by 45 honorable members.

The motion is requesting the August House to approve the formation of a select committee to scrutinize and investigate the violence activities of the SPLM-DC party in the Republic of South Sudan since its inception.

President Kiir meets Hon. Speaker Igga

JUBA, 4 October 2011 - The President of the Republic H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit today in his office met the Speaker of National Legislative Assembly Rt. Hon James Wani Igga and his deputy Hon. Daniel Awet Akot.

The Hon Speaker told the press after the meeting that the Assembly has passed the speech delivered by the President during the inauguration of the National Legislative Assembly at Nyakuron Cultural Center. He said that the speech is now being compiled to be presented to the President in the presence of the Speaker of Council of the States.

Rt. Hon Igga added that their meeting with President Kiir discussed some administrative issues in the Assembly besides political affairs within and outside the country.

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President Kiir meets Rumbek East Commissioner

JUBA, 3 October 2011 - The President of the Republic H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit today in his office met the Commissioner of Rumbek East County Mr. David Marial Gumke. During the meeting Commissioner Gumke briefed H.E Kiir on the general situation in his county.

The Commissioner told the press after the meeting that the security situation in the county has become normal after all the youth from the different counties of Lakes State have been disarmed according to the directives given by the Governor of Lakes State Eng. Chol Tong.

President Kiir directs the Ministry of General Education to investigate student crisis in Rumbek

JUBA, 3 October 2011 - The President of the Republic H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the minister for General Education and Instruction Hon. Joseph Ukel to immediately send an investigation committee to Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, and investigate reasons which led the Secondary School students to stage demonstrations and find solutions for the crisis.