South Sudan Defence Minister on security visit to Jonglei ArticleComments (8). Email PrintSave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By John Actually October 24, 2011 (BOR) - South Sudan minister for defense and veteran affairs, John Koang Nyuon, arrived in the Jonglei state capital, Bor, on Monday to discuss the security situation and disarmament with state authorities. South Sudan minister of defence, John Koang Nyuon meeting state police generals at Bor airport, Jonglei, South Sudan, October 24, 2011 (ST)Nyuon was accompanied by Jonglei governor, Kuol Manyang and members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). Speaking on behalf of the team visiting Bor, SPLA public relations and communication officer, Malak Ayuen said the disarmament of the civil populations, which is the top priority of their visit, will be conducted after the rainy season in Jonglei. Roads from Bor to other counties are often impassible during the long rainy season, from April to November. Ayun said the first phase of voluntary disarmament is taking place in Lakes, Warrap, Unity, Western and Northern Bhar el Gazal states. He said over 8,000 Ak47 machine guns have been voluntarily handed over to SPLA forces by civilians. Ayun explained during the second stage of disarmament “anybody who is still holding gun will be taken from him by any means.” (ST) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
