30/01/2026
GOVERNOR OF JONGLEI STATE AND SENIOR MILITARY LEADERS MEET CDF IN POKTAP
30th January 2026
The Governor of Jonglei State,
H.E. Dr. Riek G*i Kok Diang, together with Major General Mabor Dhoal, today met with the Chief of DefenceForces (CDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, and Gen. Johnson Olony in Poktap. The meeting took place as part of an assessment mission covering Poktap, Yuai, Waat, and Pading.
Following the meeting, CDF Gen. Paul Nang Majok addressed the media in a statement to SSBC, praising the performance of the South Sudan Peopleโs DefenceForces (SSPDF) in the ongoing operations.
Gen. Paul Nang stated that the SSPDF has successfully secured Poktap, Ayod, Pajut, Yuai, and Pathai, all of which are now fully under SSPDF control. He emphasized that military operations have achieved their objectives and declared that the war is over, noting that what remains is a political process to restore peace and facilitate the safe return of civilians to their homes.
He further revealed that the Commissioner of Uror County was yesterday deployed to the YUAI headquarters, and encouraged all stakeholders to join efforts in Yuai to consolidate peace. The CDF welcomed Governor Dr. Riek G*i Kok and commended his leadership and cooperation.
Meanwhile, Governor Dr. Riek G*i Kok Diang expressed deep appreciation to the CDF and the SSPDF for achieving victory in a very short time less than three weeks and for restoring state authority over Pajut, Yuai, Poktap, and Ayod, which he confirmed are now 100% under state control.
The Governor stated that, based on his knowledge, the war has ended and called on SPLM-IO forces who are committed to peace to surrender their weapons and join the peace process.
Dr. Riek G*i Kok also reaffirmed loyalty and solidarity with the national leadership, congratulating H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit for upholding unity within the armed forces. He reiterated the national slogan:
โOne Army, One Government, One President, and One CDF.โ