H.E Kiir witnesses graduation of customs police officers JUBA, 19 June 2012 - The President of the Republic and the supreme commander of the Republic of South Sudan National Police Services H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit yesterday on Monday 18th June 2012 graduated at Buluk Police Headquarters in Juba not less than 125 customs officers of different ranks. The ceremony also witnessed swearing in of the 13 police officers who are reinstated recently by a Presidential Decree.
H.E Kiir addressing the graduates. [Photo: Thomas Kenneth] When addressing the ceremony President Kiir congratulated the graduates and directed all units of the police to join the government and be committed in fighting the corrupt systems and serve the country with honesty. H.E Kiir urged the police not to abuse its powers but rather exert more efforts to change its image among the citizens. President Kiir commended the efforts of the Ministry of Interior in transforming the police and said the government will always be supportive to the ministry and will avail modern equipment and quality training to help change the image of the police. He appreciated the role being played by the UN Police in training the South Sudan police forces. Customs Police graduates taking oath before the President. [Photo: Thomas Kenneth] Meanwhile the minister for Interior Rtd Major General Alison Manani Magaya said despite the difficulties and challenges his ministry has started the process of transforming the police services according to the transformation action plan made by the ministry which includes high quality training of police officers. He announced that the college of police has started functioning and police academy is being established. The minister for Finance and Economic Planning Hon. Kosti Manibe Ngai said that if anyone joined customs service with the aim of serving his/her interest will have no place in the customs. He called on the customs police graduates to win the trust of the people and be disciplined in their services. The reinstated police officers. [Photo: Thomas Kenneth] Inspector General of Police, General Acuil Tito called on the police to respect the citizens. He urged the government to establish strong customs checkpoints with modern devices of checking to prevent dangerous materials entering the country. IGP called on the citizens to always provide information about any violation done by the police. Reported by Thomas Kenneth US urges South Sudan to pay attention to child sex trafficking JUBA, 18 June 2012 (NASS) – The government of the United States of America has urged South Sudan government to pay attention to child sex trafficking and stop impunity for such crimes. The ambassador of United States to South Sudan, Suzan Page said this today after a brief meeting with the Information and Broadcasting minister Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin. She said the US is not trying to accuse South Sudan’s government of organizing for sex trafficking but tryingl to bring such activities into legislation and justice to protect the vulnerable children. Dr Benjamin meeting Ms Page. [Photo: Ajang Monychol] Ms Page disclosed that United States has developed a roadmap to partner with South Sudan to tackle the issue of sex trafficking especially with vulnerable like children. Dr Benjamin said the government is waiting to see the report and is ready to be part of the roadmap to address such issues. He added that this is a very important issue which will soon be part of country’s legal structure to protect the rights of vulnerable. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) Australia ready to support agriculture in South Sudan JUBA, 18 June 2012 (NASS) – The special envoy of the Australian Prime Minister, Tim Fischer has expressed the readiness of the Australian government to boost the agricultural sector in South Sudan. Mr Fischer who was happy with the performance of government expressed this on Friday in his courtesy call to the minister of Information and Broadcasting Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin. He said they are launching an agricultural forum on Monday to mark the beginning of their agricultural support and food security in South Sudan. He stated that areas such as education, health and infrastructure are no exceptions either. Dr Benjamin hailed the effort made by Australia saying South Sudan has long periods of rainfall that can allow the production of crops twice a year. Dr Benjamin urged the Australian government to also focus on rural roads to facilitate transfer of products to markets. He also appealed to the Australian government to assist in supporting South Sudan get membership in commonwealth. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) “Hague is the answer to the border disputes with Sudan”, Mr Amum JUBA, 17 June 2012 - South Sudan’s chief negotiator and Secretary General of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM)Mr Pagan Amum has re-echoed the previous statement by the President of the Republic HE Salva Kiir Mayardit that South Sudan considering taking the border disputes with Sudan to the Hague for an arbitration. Mr Amum speaking to press on Wednesday last week in Juba cited lack of cooperation from the government of Sudan in attempts to resolve the border disputes among other outstanding issues said the possibility of reaching a negotiated settlement on borders is edging out. “Arbitration is the civilised way to settle disputes; we want Sudan to carry their maps and evidence of claiming the disputed areas, we will also carry our maps to the International Court of Arbitration and let the court judge based on the evidence provided”, he said. He, however, said Sudan is not willing to face South Sudan in the court battle for disputed areas and is calling for more negotiations. “For how long should we be negotiating”, asked Mr Amum. He said South Sudan has been on the negotiation table with Sudan for more than six years with little achievement. He said the government of Sudan insist to administer the disputed areas while talks go on and utilize the resources. “Sudan doesn’t want to go to the court of arbitration. Why? They don’t have the document and maps to defend their claims over these areas”, he explained. On de-militarizing the disputed areas, he said the negotiation team was willing to adopt both maps as believed by the two parties. He explained that they had suggested that Sudan move their forces from ‘what they assume is the borderlines with South Sudan’ to what South Sudan believes is the border as of 1st January 1956, from which they move 10 kilometres into the Sudan territory. While South Sudan on the other hand will move out of their current locations to Sudan’s assumed border line and then move 10 kilometres backwards. He said by doing so all the disputed areas would have been made conflict free and then an arbitration be called for. He said Sudan again did not comply with that idea. He said despite Republic of South Sudan full compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2046 and African Union Peace and Security roadmap, Sudan has fallen substantially short of the resolution. He urged African Union and United Nations to utilize all necessary measures to require Sudan to comply fully even if that means imposing sanctions. He said his team will be heading for Addis Ababa on 19th June to resume in good faith and in accordance with the UNSC resolution to discuss all the outstanding issues. Reported by Matata Safi “Effective mass communication is what we encourage,” Dr Benjamin JUBA, 17 June 2012 (NASS) – The minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin has said the government of South Sudan recognizes responsible and only effective mass communication. Dr Benjamin who is also the spokesperson of the government of South Sudan remarked this last week while opening a workshop on how to prepare the journalists for public broadcast. Dr Benjamin addressing the journalists. [Photo: Ajang Monychol] He stated that the government welcomes interactive communication with the citizens so that they exactly know what the government is doing in regards to their needs. He as well pointed out the importance of public broadcast in nation building mentioning that the media bills are on the way for enactment into law. He advised journalists to work in line or within the limits of what is agreed upon in the bills and to embrace professional ethics of conduct to avoid problems. “Those who are taking media as fora for insulting and abusing others will have problems with the bills to be enacted into law because it doesn’t entertain such behavior”, the minister warned. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) South Sudan to join commonwealth soon JUBA, 17 June 2012 (NASS) – The Republic of South Sudan is set to join the commonwealth sooner in the upcoming months, UK ambassador to South Sudan Dr Alastair Mcphail revealed last week on Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Dr Mcphail said Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second recognized and is proud to see South Sudan independent and will work hard to assist South Sudan becoming a commonwealth member shortly. He stated that the government of UK remains committed to fully supporting South Sudan and promised to provide basic educational facilities next year to primary schools across the ten states of South Sudan. Dr Mcphail further advised the government to address corruption and accept being accountable to accelerate development. Dr Benjamin stresses a point during the celebration. [Photo: Ajang Monychol] The minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin commended the assistance availed by Her Majesty saying the government of South Sudan remains committed to development despite challenges from Khartoum. Dr Benjamin said South Sudan is also committed to UN Security Council Resolution 2046 and the AU roadmap. He as well urged UK government to support South Sudan austerity budget to reduce the burden the country is carrying. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan South Sudan solicits Eritrea to advise Bashir JUBA, 17 June 2012 (NASS) – South Sudan government has urged the government of the Republic of Eritrea to advise President Bashir on the importance of the ongoing talks in Addis Ababa. The minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin made this appeal last week while briefing the Eritrean delegation on the current situation of the country. He told the Eritrean delegation that Khartoum government is not genuine in negotiation despite South Sudan’s commitment to peace process. Dr Benjamin meeting the Eritrean delegation. [Photo: Ajang Monychol] Advisor to Eritrean President, Yemane Ghebreab said Eritrean solidarity to South Sudan will never change until the young nation is strong and prosperous. He told Dr Benjamin that Eritrea’s position is to see North and South Sudan peaceful so as to facilitate development in the region. He further assured south Sudan that the idea of constructing pipeline through Eritrea is possible and there’s no problem in that. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan -- 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]. 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