Juba Corner

: Do Not Mock the Hands That Carried a Nation

By Aledo Becky

There was a time when this land burned with war. Villages were emptied. Families were scattered. Children grew up in refugee camps. The dream of freedom was not a hashtag, it was a sacrifice written in blood.

In those years of uncertainty and gunfire, men and women chose the bush over comfort. Among them was Salva Kiir Mayardit, a man who spent decades in the liberation struggle, not in air-conditioned halls, but in the harsh realities of war.

He walked through swamps. He endured hunger. He survived bombardment. He watched comrades fall. He carried a vision that one day this nation would stand on its own flag.

Today, some circulate videos of him appearing physically weak and turn that moment into mockery. But before we laugh, we must remember: those legs that now struggle once marched for miles so this country could breathe freedom. Those hands that now tremble once held the weight of a movement.

History is not erased by frailty.

A viral clip cannot cancel decades of sacrifice. A moment of weakness cannot rewrite the liberation struggle. The independence we speak of so casually today was not given it was fought for.
Yes, citizens have the right to debate governance. Yes, leadership must always be accountable. But there is a moral line between political criticism and dehumanization.

Illness is not a crime. Aging is not betrayal. Physical weakness is not a reason for humiliation.

If we mock those who carried the burden of war when they appear vulnerable, what does that say about us as a nation? Have we become so quick to forget? So quick to reduce sacrifice to a meme?

There is something deeply human about weakness. It reminds us that even those who once stood firm in battle are mortal. And in that mortality, there should be dignity.

We may disagree politically. We may demand change. But we must not lose our humanity.

A nation that forgets its liberation struggle risks forgetting itself.

Respect does not mean blind loyalty. It means recognizing that the road to where we stand today was walked by people whose bodies now carry the scars of that journey.

Do not mock the hands that carried a nation.

Tonj South Security Forces Seize Major Illegal Ammunition Shipment at Bab-cok

On February 11, 2026, Tonj South security forces intercepted 1,688 rounds of illegal ammunition at the Bab-cok checkpoint on the Wau-Tonj road, arresting two suspects from Jonglei State (Bor).

This significant seizure disrupts the flow of arms fueling regional violence and communal conflicts. Commissioner Col. John Ayitiak Warwien praised the forces’ vigilance, highlighting the critical role such actions play in curbing armed attacks and promoting community safety.

He warned citizens against involvement in illegal arms trade, emphasizing its destructive impact on society. The government remains steadfast in its mission to protect civilians and foster lasting peace in Tonj South through intensified security measures and strict enforcement against firearm smuggling.

He was Last seen 3: 00 am at home in Newsite-Mandisin, Juba wearing a Red football shirt and a black sweat pant

My brother by the names of Malou Mathil Malou aged 27 years left the house this morning around 4 am without anyone’s notice.

His mental status is unstable currently due to a head injury from an accident he had last Week.

Please share this information and help us find him.
Report to the nearest police station if found or
call the family on:

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President Kiir on Friday evening issued a presidential order establishing a broad-based leadership body to conduct dialogue on election-related issues.

The committee members are below:

SPLM
• Akol Paul Kordit
• Kuol Manyang Juuk
• Aleu Ayieny Aleu
• Africano Mande Gedima
• Tut Gatluak Manime
• Michael Makuei Lueth
• Rizik Zachariah Hassan
• Louis Lobong Lojore
• Tor Deng Mawien
• Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth
• Tulio Odongi
• Lily Albino Akol Akol
• Emmanuel Adil

National Agenda
• Martin Elia Lomuro
• Joseph Malek Arop
• Taban Luka Guya
• Pasqualina Philip Waden
• Bol Tobi Maduot
• Dhoruai Mabor Teny
• Onyoti Adigo
• Suheel Deng
• Magot Maker Mayendit
• Mario Areng Wet

SPLM-IO - (Stephen Par Kuol Faction)
• Stephen Par Kuol
• Lasuba Ludoru Wango
• Agok Makur Kur
• Sarah Cleto
• James Mawich Makuach
• Luke Thompson
• Yar Telar Ring
• Ding Lam Yual
• George Mathor Mayom

SSOA
• Dinay Jock Chagor
• Gabriel Changson Chang
• Hussein Abdelbagi Akol
• Costello Garang Riiny Lual
• Julius Daniel Tabule
• Changkuoth Bichiok Reath
• Moro Isaac Jenensio
• Clement Juba Bugoniwa

Other Political Parties (OPP)
• Albino Akol Atak
• Mayen Deng Alier
• Richard Omony Valet
• Martin Tako Moyi
• Peter Mayen Majongdit
• Kornelio Kon Ngu

Former Detainees (FDs)
• Deng Alor Kuol
• Madut Biar Yel
• Isaiah Hakim Garang
• Majak D’Agot
• Gier Chuang Aluong

Eminent Personalities
• His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Mulla
• Primate Archbishop Justin Badia Arama
• Bishop Emeritus Enock Tombe Loro
• Archbishop Daniel Garang Bul
• Archbishop Elia Taban
• Sheikh Abdallah Baraj Rual
• Sheikh Juma Saeed Ali
• Francis Mading Deng
• Moses Machar Kachuol

Stakeholders
• Alikayo Aligo Samson
• Biel Butrus Biel
• Edmond Yakani
• Simon Akuei Deng
• Alokir Malual
• Mary Akech Bior
• Sarah Nyanath Elijah
• Rita M. Lopidia
• Pauline Riak
• Sheikh Mohammed Hassan Morjan
• Steward Soro Budia
• Wilson Diongdit Sebit

The order states that any other political party or group that is not a signatory to the R-ARCSS may be included once it confirms its participation.

The committee will complete its task in 45 days and report back to Presidency.

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SSPDF Celebrates The Capture of White Army and SPLA-IO–Controlled Areas

According to a video shared by the SSPDF Information Department, the victory marks a significant step toward unifying and protecting the county.

In a separate statement, SSPDF Chief of Defense Dr. Paul Nang said the war with the SPLA-IO and the White Army is officially Over following the capture of their strongholds in Yuai, Pajut and Pathai. He added that the remaining work is now political and urged the governor to assume full responsibility over the liberated areas.

🎥: by Col.Garang Ateny

BREAKING: Bona Bol Bol Arech Elected New Chairman of South Sudan Chamber of Commerce

Business tycoon Bona Bol Bol Arech has been elected the new Chairman of the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Lado Lukak, who served for nine years.

Lukak had earlier replaced Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who had chaired the chamber since 2010. The election was held this evening at Panorama Hotel in Juba.

Arech’s election marks a new chapter for South Sudan’s business community, with expectations of fresh leadership and renewed growth.

THE FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR IN THE HISTORY OF SOUTH SUDAN.

Nyandeng Malek Deliech (born September 25 1964) is a South Sudanese politician, she was born in Cuiebet, Bahr el Gahazal. She is the granddaughter of Chief Arol Kacuol. At age 13, she moved to Juba to live with her aunt, Victoria Yar Arol, and further her education. Deliech's aunt encouraged her education, which Deliech continued to pursue following her aunt's death. Deliech completed secondary school in Gezeria in 1984. She then began studying education in Egypt. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Zagazig in 1991. That same year she married Andrew Malek Madut. Malek Madut was born in Twic County, South Sudan and working as a teacher in Ethiopia. Nyandeng Malek Deliech later continued her education in the United Kingdom, earning a master's degree from the University of Wolverhampton in 2003.
During her time in Egypt, Nyandeng Malek Deliech became active in Sudan People's Liberation Movement. Malek Deliech later taught at Moi University in Kenya.

During the struggle for independence in South Sudan, Nyandeng Malek worked in education in the liberated areas. In 2007, she became deputy governor and minister of education for Warrap State.She resigned the position due to disagreements with the governor. She earned support for her design to resign due to her principles. In April 2010 she was elected governor. She was sworn in as governor on 25 May 2010. She was the first woman to be elected governor in South Sudan. As governor, she pushed for greater educational opportunity for girls.

In August 2015 Malek Deliec faced criticism for dismissing 18 civil servants. A member of the parliament called for South Sudan's president to remove Nyandeng Malek for alleged corruption. Nyandeng Malek was one of four governors president Salva Kiir dismissed on 16 August 2015.

What Men can do women can do better a young NSS officer spotted at the frontline in Jonglei State where the government has assembled its troops fighting the Opposition.

A brave young lady could have been on battlefields alongside his other.