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Comedian arrested in Juba after alleged insult against President Kiir

A comedian has been arrested in Juba, after allegedly insulting President Salva Kiir during a live TikTok broadcast, according to family members.

The 33-year-old, identified as Amath Jok, was reportedly detained by men wearing National Security Service (NSS) uniforms while returning home from a salon in the Thongpiny neighbourhood. Her family told the media that her whereabouts remain unknown since the arrest.

Jok’s Monday livestream was in response to social media criticism targeting Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, who was appointed by President Kiir in February 2025. Defending Mel, Jok allegedly referred to Kiir as “a big thief wearing a hat,” remarks that quickly went viral and drew widespread debate about freedom of expression in South Sudan.

Her relatives have appealed to authorities to release her, saying she acted out of emotion. “Everybody can make a mistake,” said her cousin, Dhong Bang.

Authorities have not commented on Jok’s arrest.

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15 killed in bloody Tonj North cattle raid

At least 15 people were killed and 24 others injured in Warrap State’s Tonj North County when armed youth from Unity State’s Mayom County carried out a cattle raid on Monday.

Tonj North County Commissioner Mawein Akech Mawein told Media on Tuesday that the cattle owners fought off the rustlers and managed to recover most of the raided cattle.

“10 of the herders from Tonj North died and 24 were injured while five rustlers from Mayom County were killed,” he said.

Commissioner Akech said the Red Cross facilitated transportation of the 24 critically injured people for medical treatment in Juba.

“The Red Cross has assisted us in transporting the injured people from Tonj North to Juba, where they will receive treatment for the severe wounds that cannot be managed in the county,” he said.

Meanwhile, James Lilly Kuol, the commissioner of Mayom County, confirmed that five youths from his jurisdiction were killed in action in Tonj North County.

“Those are youths from Unity State who have been carrying out criminal activities since the beginning of this year. The authorities in Tonj North County need to be aware of these armed criminals and attack them when they arrive in areas of Tonj North,” he said. “There are criminals in Tonj North who communicate and plan with armed youth from Mayom to jointly attack and raid cattle camps in Tonj North County, according to information we have received there.”

Last week, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) issued a one-week ultimatum to armed youths in Warrap State and Unity State’s Mayom County to voluntarily surrender their illegal weapons to the government or face forceful disarmament.

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“Our destiny is not written for us, but by us.” – President Barack Obama!

The future of Jesh-el Amer (Red Army) and the rebuilding of the Republic of South Sudan begins today—with us. The leaders of tomorrow are our children, not us, and it is our duty to prepare the path ahead.

Congratulations to Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel on his well-deserved appointment as the youngest Vice President in South Sudan’s history and as the First Deputy Chairman of our mighty SPLM party.

Your Excellency, Dr. Benjamin, you are now fully equipped and prepared for the significant responsibilities ahead. We stand with you in full support as you embark on this important journey of leadership.

I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayardit, for the extraordinary and visionary decision made last night—one that could not have come at a more symbolic moment, coinciding with the 42nd anniversary of the SPLM/A.

May God bless you all, and may He continue to bless our beloved nation, South Sudan!

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The current best artiste in South Sudan known as Bro Winner has just arrived in Rumbek ahead of his show tomorrow on 16/May.

Bro Winner was warmly welcomed by his friends, fans and the family, the number that welcomed him today shows that the concert will be historical, Bro Winner was emotionally in tears after seeing kids and even old people shouting his name at the airport.

Welcome to your homeland Bro Winner!!

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Rumbek freedom square is set for 16 May celebration