Coalition Filings Due by 5 p.m. Thursday
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CHILD PROTECTION · JUBA · DEVELOPING
Eight Arrested as SSPDF Investigates Alleged Juba–Pibor Child-Trafficking Network
The military says 23 children were reported missing in Mangateen. Its allegations and case totals await independent confirmation.
According to the SSPDF, one child has been recovered and eight others traced but not yet physically recovered. Eight suspects were arrested. The reports of arrests draw on an official briefing; guilt has not been established.
Protecting children, reconciling case records and ensuring fair proceedings are the immediate priorities. Read the developing report →
Kiir Formalises Travel Controls for Current and Former Officials
A nationally announced order replaces general restrictions with distinct foreign-travel approval and domestic notification procedures. Emergency and appeal rules remain unclear. Read the breakdown →
Why Has Kiir Centralised Travel Decisions?
Possible administrative reasons, political effects, a 48-hour medical emergency and legal questions about former officials. Motive and constitutionality are not established. Read the analysis →
Equal Access Before the Vote
Track candidate movement, rally approvals and administrative treatment across parties.
Returns and Services in Upper Nile
Displacement, safe land and basic services remain linked.
Has Diploma Teaching Begun?
The planned return still needs a confirmed class timetable.
Why I Proposed Digital Voter Registration to the NEC
Changkouth Bouth argues for a carefully evaluated digital registration pathway, with offline access and privacy safeguards. The proposal and demonstration are his own; online ballot casting is a separate question. Read the opinion →
The Gate at Bilpam
Artwork by Solongo · Editorial satire. View the cartoon →
Saturday’s Front Page
Akobo, Rajaf, election follow-ups and Solongo’s cartoon.
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