AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJonglei Violence: Jonglei Governor Riek Gai Kok condemned the Duk Payuel ambush that killed at least 17 people and injured nine, urging calm and stronger security. UN Peacekeeping Update: UNMISS has closed its temporary operating base in Akobo, Jonglei, citing months of stabilization efforts but worsening security and UN liquidity pressures. Elections Roadmap: South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislature ratified controversial amendments to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, removing the pre-election census and constitution steps to clear the way for elections by December 2026. Digital Safety & Media: The National Security Service warned it will arrest people behind misinformation and defamatory posts under South Sudan’s Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, while a KOICA/UNDP workshop in Eastern Equatoria trained faith and traditional leaders to use social media to fight hate speech. Culture & Heritage: Culture Minister Sarah Nyanath called for a true grassroots Independence Day celebration on July 9, urging communities nationwide to protect and promote national heritage. Sports & Talent: South Sudan-linked sports news includes an AIU eight-year ban for refugee athlete Dominic Lokolong Atiol over doping and tampering allegations.
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