Media Statements

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20241118 NAS Latest Press Release

The National Salvation Front (NAS) would like to inform its members, the people of South Sudan and members of the International Community about the series of betrayals that have been played out by regime agents using money-seeking defectors.

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20241103 NAS PR NAS Forces Repel SSPDF Attacks, Capture Angabi Base Amid Renewed Clashes

In its latest press release (Ref: NAS/OSM/13), the National Salvation Front (NAS) reports renewed clashes as the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) launched offensives against NAS positions in Western and Central Equatoria on Nov. 2. NAS successfully repelled the attacks, captured the Angabi base in Western Equatoria, and outlined measures for civilian safety and humanitarian coordination in light of ongoing conflict. The press release emphasizes NAS's resolve to defend its forces and citizens while maintaining humanitarian access.

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20240111 NASPR Yei and Meridi Youth Militia Mobilization

NAS warns of SSPDF's recruitment of local militia for planned offensives in Meridi and Yei, urging youth to resist involvement and reaffirming its commitment to protect South Sudanese communities.

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20241013 NAS Press Release on Massacre of Civilians in Wonduruba

The National Salvation Front (NAS) has condemned the killing of 10 civilians in Wonduruba Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, blaming forces loyal to the South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF) and a militia led by Brigadier Kennedy Kenyi.

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20241004 NAS Press Release Ref SSPDF attacks Lata area west of Ombaci

Press release detailing two successful counterattacks by NAS forces against SSPDF in Central Equatoria on Oct. 1 and 3, 2024. Includes casualty figures, captured equipment, and accusations against the government of South Sudan.

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20240925 NAS Press Release On the Juba-Nimule Road Ambush

A bush belonging to Bebeto Coaches was ambushed during the early hours of Tuesday 24th September 2024, while traveling on the Juba-Nimule Highway at Kube in Lokiliri Payam of Juba County, Central Equatoria State. The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces, Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai, the renowned perennial liar, in his characteristic manner quickly appeared on the media with his habitual lies, unashamedly alleging that the ambush was conducted by the forces of NAS.

 

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20240907 Appointments of Commissioners for NAS Federal Civil Authority

Constitutional Order No. 10/07/09/2024 Appointments of Commissioners for NAS Federal Civil Authority

  1. Mr Felix Charles Ali Bilal, Commissioner for Federal Governance Affairs
  2. Mr Lado Gubek, Commissioner for International Relations
  3. Mr Daniel Lee, Commissioner for Information, Mass Communications and Cultural Affairs
  4. Mr Turjuman Ramadan, Commissioner for Legal Affairs and Human Rights
  5. Mr Bosco Otim Mario, Commissioner for Finance and Resource Mobilisation
  6. Mr Robert Samson Lugga, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs
  7. Dr Wani Lolik, Commissioner for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
  8. Mrs Vera Mahdi, Commissioner for Health
  9. Dr Lokuowe Gordon, Commissioner for Education, Social Welfare and Gender
  10. Dr Peter Pitya, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Physical Planning
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20240819 [Press Release] NAS Fighters Repel SSPDF Looters in Eastern Equatoria

NAS freedom fighters in the Imatong area of Eastern Equatoria have countered and temporarily halted a rampaging and looting spree involving starving and undisciplined SSPDF militia who invaded several local villages and forcefully looted property specifically food items and livestock.

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20240816 SSOMA Press Release Rejecting to join Tumaini Peace Initiative

The South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) announced today that it will not participate in the Tumaini Peace Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya. The decision was made following a three-day meeting in Rome, from August 12 to 14, under the auspices of the Community of Sant’Egidio.

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20240814 SSOMA Declaration

SSOMA Reaffirms Commitment to Political Dialogue, Calls for Inclusive Roundtable Conference in South Sudan

The Leadership Council of the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to political dialogue as the cornerstone of achieving lasting peace in South Sudan.

This renewed focus emerged from the recent SSOMA Leadership Council meeting held in Rome on August 12-14, 2024, where NAS leader General Thomas Cirillo Swaka was also appointed as the Chairperson of the alliance as outlined in the Rome SSOMA Declaration

 

Dr Alex Yata Lukadi, the Chairman of the South Sudan Movement for Change (SSMC) and Ambassador Emmanuel Ajawin, the Chairman of the National Democratic Movement-Patriotic Front (NDM-PF) were appointed Deputy Chairperson, and Secretary General respectively.