President Kiir welcomes new UN official to RSS JUBA, 14 February 2012 – The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative for the UN Secretary General for Political Affairs in the Republic of South Sudan Mr. Raisedon Zenenga was introduce to the President of the Republic H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit today on 14th February 2012 at the State House in Juba.
Mr. Zenenga was introduced to the President by the SRSG Ms. Hilde Johnson. President of the Republic welcomed the newly appointed UN official to the newborn state of South Sudan. Ms. Johnson said in a press statement after their meeting with the President that the newly appointed Mr. Zenenga is a citizen of Zimbabwe and has a long-standing experience in peace keeping. On his part Mr. Zenenga asserted that he is delighted to join Ms. Johnson and her team in UNMISS to implement the mandate of UNMISS in South Sudan. He affirmed his strong support to the priorities of the new national government adding that he looks forward to working together with the government and the UN family. Reported by Thomas Kenneth “Juba mayor should be elected by all residents”, grievances chamber chairperson JUBA, 14 February 2012 (NASS) - The chairperson of the South Sudan Grievance Chamber, Justice Deng Biong Majak has suggested that the mayor of Juba should be elected by all the residents of the city. He also said that the position should be held at the national government level and not at the state level. He explained that the current holder of the office, Mohammed el Haj Baballah, was appointed by the Central Equatoria State government. He reported that this appointment has several legal complications. “Last time when the mayor of the Juba City Council was summoned to answer some questions in regard to the security situation in Juba to the national parliament it could not work since he is supposed not be the one briefing the parliament on that because in the state level his position is lower than a minister meanwhile what he carried was higher even to the state minister”, he explained. Justice Majak made this suggestion when he addressed the media forum hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today. He also reported that the chamber has conclusively dealt with over 800 cases of SPLA staff and others that were grieved. He also said that the chamber had resolved many grievance cases than announced but they were unable to prove it because most of those whom their cases were been resolved do not report back. He pointed out that the chamber is currently not strong enough because of the absence of a legal framework which is actually the reason why it is very difficult to evaluate and inspect government institutions to ensure good governance. He further disclosed that the chamber is working to develop a strategic plan; conduct civic education and mapping of the chamber branches so as to deliver effective service. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) Church supports government decision to shut down oil wells JUBA, 14 February 2012 (NASS) – The Pentecostal church of South Sudan has welcomed government decision to shut down oil wells. This was announced by Bishop Isaiah Majok of the Pentecostal church yesterday after meeting with the minister for Information and Broadcasting Hon Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin. Bishop Majok said the decision of the government to shut down oil wells is the right thing to do at this moment until all the differences are sorted out. He also called for a peaceful process in solving the problem between the two governments to avoid aggression in the nearest future. He further disclosed that the Pentecostal church is thinking of building churches and clinics in the affected areas of Jonglei in order to help the government solve the problems there. On his part, Dr Marial appreciated the support of the church towards the decision taken by the government in regards to oil saying it is very important. He also commended the idea brought by church to build schools and clinics in the affected areas of Jonglei noting that it is crucial and will contribute to peace in the area. In a separate event, the Executive Vice President of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Overseas, Sean Callahan said CRS is seeking to strengthen its program along with the government to ensure more development in South Sudan. He said the CRS has a long history in South Sudan and participated strongly in the enforcement of the CPA and the successful referendum. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) -- 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.
