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Jonglei · JongleiThe Commissioner of Twic East County in Jonglei State says more than 10,000 households in the county headquarters and nearby payams have been affected by recent heavy rainfall. Juach Arok Juach says the downpour over the past week has destroyed homes and raised fears of more flooding. Speaking to Eye Radio, Commissioner Juach said the rain started early this month and has so far affected most parts of the county, with many homes collapsing. “Cu…Read Article
Over 10,000 households affected by floods in Twic East - Commissioner
Bor · BorA prominent human rights lawyer has challenged a recent order by Bor County Commissioner James Gai Makor dismissing traditional chiefs, calling the move a legal overreach and a threat to local governance. On Tuesday, Gai summarily dismissed three traditional community chiefs in Goi Boma after they opposed their inclusion in the newly established Chueikeer Payam. The chiefs, Mariar Maluil, Aguto Chol, and Angeth Noon, were removed from their posi…Read Article
Lawyer criticizes Bor County commissioner's dismissal of chiefs - Radio Tamazuj
Jonglei · JongleiThe governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, on Tuesday announced the creation of a new administrative unit, Pawuoi Payam, in Twic East County, to streamline governance in one of the county’s most populous areas. The order, issued per the Transitional Constitution of Jonglei State and the Local Government Act of 2009, designates Aluel Town as the administrative headquarters of the new payam. The directive instructed the Minister of Local Gov…Read Article
