Sultan Kenyang Tong

SPLA/SPLM, 1983-2005

(Politico-Military High Command):

1. Cdr. Dr. John Garang De Mabior

2. Cdr. Kerubino Kuanyin Bol

3. Cdr. William Nyuon Bany

4. Cdr. Salva Kiir Mayardit

5. Cdr. Arok Thon Arok

6. Cdr. Nyachigak Nyacilluk

7. Cdr. John Kulang Puot Wieu

8. Cdr. Dr. Riek Machar Teny

9. Cdr. Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin

10. Cdr. Yousif Kwo Meki

11. Cdr. James Wani Igga Maring

12. Cdr. Daniel Awet Akot

13. Cdr. Kuol Manyang Juuk

14. Cdr. Martin Manyiel Ayuel

15. Cdr. Lual Ding Wuol

16. Cdr. Galario Modi

17. Cdr. Gordon Kong Chol.

(Alternative Political/Civil Wing):

1. Molana Martin Majer G*i
2. Joseph Oduo

[DIVISIONS (research ongoing)]

I. BATCH ONE (104, 105, JAMUS, TIGER & TIMSAH DIVISION): Trained in Bilpam and Bongo in 1983;

1. Battalions 104, commanded by Cdr. William Nyuon Bany Machar

2. Battalion 105 commanded by Cdr. John Kulang Puot Wieu

3. Jamus Batallion, commanded Cdr. Kerubino Kuanyin Bol, and later by Cdr. Kawac Makuei.

4. Tiger Battalion, commanded by Cdr. Salva Kiir Mayardit, the current Head of State and Government, RSS.

5. Timsah Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Arok Thon Arok.

II. BATCH TWO (KORYOM DIVISION): Trained in Bongo in 1984;

1. Hadid Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Francis Ngor, and later by Cdr. Paul Malong Awan.

2. Rhino Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Matin Makur Aleyou, deputized by Cdr. Pagan Amum Okiech.

3. Zindia Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Thon Ayii Jok, and later by Cdr. Peter Panhom Thanypiny.

4. Cobra Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Benjamin Nyankot Biar Anguech.

5. Raad Batallion, commanded Cdr. Makor Lual and later Cdr. John Kong Nyuon.

6. Agreb Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Nyacigak Nyaciluk.

7. Elephant Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Alfred Akuoch Omoli.

8. Hipo Batallion, commanded Cdr. Francis Jago Nyibong.

9. Bilpam Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Wilson Kur Chol.

10. Lion Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Daniel Deng Alony.

11. Commando Battalion, commanded by Garang Deng Amuor.

12. Red Army, commanded by C-In-C, Dr. John Garang De Mabior.

13. Katiba Banak Battalion, commanded by the C-In-C, Dr. John Garang De Mabior.

III. BATCH THREE (MUOR-MUOR DIVISION): Trained in Bongo in 1985;

1. Tuek-Tuek Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Daniel Awet Akot.

2. Shark Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Bona Bang Dhel.

3. Eagle Batallion. commanded by Cdr. Kerubino Kuanyin Bol.

4. Neiran Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Tahir Bior Luel.

5. Beshir Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Alfred Ajuong.

6. Bee Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Martin Manyiel Ayuel.

7. Nil Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Deng Ajuong.

8. Wolf Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon.

9. Abushok Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Michael Miakol Deng Anyang.

10. Red Army, commanded by C-In-C, Dr. John Garang De Mabior.

IV BATCH FOUR (KAZUK DIVISION); Trained in 1986.

1. Zalan Battalion, commanded by Cdr Andrew Anhiem Alit

2. Mut Battalion, commanded by Cdr Elijah Hon Top

3. Tahrir Battalion, commanded by Cdr Michael Char Chol

4. Tingili Battalion, commanded by Cdr Gelario Modi Hurinyang

5. Kalanch Battalion, commanded by Cd Elijah Akol

6. Rajaf Battalion, commanded by Elijah Maduk Yuang

7. Namus Battalion, commanded by Cdr Maker Deng Malou

8. Yony Battalion, commanded by Cdr James Hoth Mai

9. Mazlum Battlion, commanded by Cdr Deng Alony

10. Fashoda Battlion, commanded by Cdr Oyay Deng Ajak

11. Sobat Battalion, commanded by Cdr Chuang Michar

12. Mukshasha Battalion, commanded by Cdr Alfred Lado Gore

13. Moonlight Battalion, commanded by N/A

14. Harika Battalion, commanded by Cdr Mager Achiek Tol

15. Akoun Battalion, commanded by Cdr Francis Jago

16. Maiwut-task Battalion, command by Cdr Kuac Kang Rial.

17. Fustino Pouk Battalion, commanded by Cdr Makuac Alit Tiniac.

18. Boma Task Force Battalion, commanded by John Ajith Nhial.

19. "Red Army Battalion, commanded by C-In-C Dr John Garang De Mabior.

V. BATCH FIVE (ZALZAL ONE DIVISION): trained in Bongo in 1986;

1. Majunun Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Sebastiano Dut Majok.

2. Lazim Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Akim Aluong Bor.

3. Takayan Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Solomon Adier Deng.

4. Shakush Batallion, commanded by Cdr. James Wani Igga.

5. Kasha Batallion, commander by N/A.

6. Songki Batallion, commanded by William Padhuor.

7. Volcano Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Yousif Kuwa Mekki.

8. Mukshasha Batallion, commanded Cdr. Alfred Lado Gore.

9. Tafeng Batallion, commanded by Cdr. Obuto Mamur Mete.

10. Red Army, commanded by C-In-C, Dr John Garang De Mabior.

VI. BATCH SIX (ZALZAL TWO DIVISION): trained in Bilpam, Dimma, and Korchum in 1987;

1. Gerger, 2. Fas, 3. Kokab, 4. Bunia, 5. Dem, 6. Sunun, 7. Ghazal, and 8. Daniel Showgo, commanded by PeterAdwok Nyaba. 9. Petrol, 10. Nashab, 11. Manir, 12. Winch, 13. Munshar, 14. Nejda, 15. Sam, 7. Anti aircraft, 16. RPG9, 17. Red Army Batallaions.

VII. BATCH SEVEN (INFIJAR DIVISION): trained in 1988;

1. Bhar el Naam, 2. Munir, 3. Shambe, 4. Talga, 5. Pibor, 6. Ali Guandala, 7. Malek, 8. Marawi, 9. Manjil, 10. sickle, 10. Red Army Battalions.

VIII. BATCH EIGHT (INTIFADHA DIVISION): trained in Dimma and Bongo 1989;

1. Madela, 2. Nkurumah, 3. Samora, 4. Nyacigak, 5. Lamumba, 6. Augustino, 7. Red Army Batallions.

IX. BATCH NINE (INTISAAR DIVISION): the last Division trained in Ethiopia in 1990;

1. Jamus, 2. Tiger, 3. Timsa, 4. Rhino, 5. Volcano, etc.

X. BATCH TEN (ASHONDOK DIVISION): trained in Equatoria in 1996.

XI. BATCH ELEVEN (COMMANDO DIVISION): Trained in Atar in 2004.

© Cde.Changkuoth Lew Bithuok
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SSBC News Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan

What if the political elite of great people of Wundiing Achol community come together.

I'm writing this article not as a chairman but as a concern citizens of Wundiing Achol community, once upon time an old man decided to test the effectiveness of unity amongs his sons and he suggested to his sons that each and everyone brought the stick and he had nine sons. The nine sons depart together and brought those sticks father had told them.
On their arrival back their father told them to tied those sticks together with robe and brought them to him.

the father suggested further that each should try to break the bundle of sticks tied together one by one. Apparently each of them failed to broke the bundle of sticks. Then the father told them to applied their combined powers to break this unbreakable bundle of sticks together and successfully they managed to break the bundle of sticks. Therefore when there is a missunderstanding and amongs the given society they may view each other as a threats and consider the individualism as crucial, but failed to realize that unity is the winner.

The elite of our mighty community should thinks about this prevailing challenges of the day. We should ask ourselves where does the conflicting political differences arises and amicably address this fundamental problems. Wundiing Achol is a historical community with great men and women who are always ready to make sacrifices for instance, during the tribulate time our great fathers had never failed to defend themselves and protects the territory and interests.

Today is different everybody is bussy waging war against one another why?. If the so-called politics is the factor which constitute to the current misunderstanding and misconception of brothers, then I have a proposal,, as we all know we have five to four sections in our entire community. Wundiing Achol community is great enough to accommodates these sections. When it come to powers sharing in local government or state government we should applied the power sharing rotation, when there's a chance given by the local or state government to Wundiing Achol community specifically then it should be done in that way, If the arguments is that some figures or sections have dominated the arena. Then we have to consider this modalities and let's everyone found themself recognized.

As for those who are fighting for influence and using the youths as proxies against each other, such politicians are wrong because in public domain what increases your popularity is your positives effort to the community in generals not incitement of hatred and conflict in order to thrives and claims victory.

Leaders are known by actions not self portrayal, secondly if you are a knowledgeable graduates or postgraduates you have a duty and your duty is to lectures the young people how best they should continue to thrive in this Hardships struggle of financial emergency. We needs your moral support, we need you to feeds our hearts with spirit of nationalism and togetherness not conflict. Being senior Youth is a blessing but be a responsible figures to the junior Youths. but I would like to warn the seniors youths to be careful not to be drawn into the competition of juniors for instance One of the most respected intellectual told me that he is very sad to talk me on phone and I was quick to ask him why? he said someone told him that Mr chairman is no longer our man because he is not supporting the agenda. What's the agenda? Unfortunately the respected intellectuals man decided to judge me base on one sided stories, he is a great man indeed.

But I don't blame him anyway but the one who misinformed him. We expected our intellectuals elite to behave responsibly, you are the example to us the new generation, we wish you abrogates being pro-divisions and conflict otherwise the radicalism would be permitted to deal with the destructive elements. But when there's a contribution to address the prevailing concerns, someone can isolates thimself not even interested to pay attention to what's going on in the community but the good news is they don't failed to contribute their talks.
Finally my message to our youths in generals we needs to come together even if it is hard we have to do so. do not allow yourself to be use as a proxy by a failed men who do not know that unity is the winner and lies propaganda is doomed. Invest in yourself and breakthrough your potential. We will not get there together but history will tell how far we had come.

Lastly we should always appreciates our brother abroad who dedicated himself to sponsor our sport and be the architecture and make our sport competitive compares to others from different communities in northern Bahr El Ghazal State. He deserves the credits. Wundiing Achol Youths will never forget to appreciates his positives compassion.

This article is written by the former Secretary general and the incumbent chairperson of Wunding Achol Youth association in Juba

Kenyang Tong Kenyang

I'm no longer a Christian

I'm here today declaring that I am an African with my full privileges of being an African.

I'm an African believer( traditionally) nothing like Christianity anymore but my only knowledge, there's Creator, the father of my fathers likes Lual Goklek, Tong alongkit and Ariathmakuei.

I'm no longer using Abraham as a father because he has his own children which I can't meet criteria to be, but I have my own fathers who were created by the Creator and powered by the Creator.

I don't want to for-long my beliefs colony or my religious colonisation, I'm purely an African believer. I was born in Africa and I want to live and die in Africa as an African.

Ayenaken.

The collective West is escalating and complicating the situation in Ukraine and does not want a ceasefire, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told TASS.

"Unfortunately, the intervention of the collective West has aggravated the situation and complicates this process every day. The West has proved to us in practice that it has no will for a ceasefire," he said.

The ambassador stressed that "this is the West's approach not only to Ukraine".

At the same time, the Ambassador added that Iran will continue to work on receiving Russian gas supplies. "We are cooperating with our Russian partners in the energy sector. First, there are investments by the Russian side in Iranian oil fields. We are interested in gas cooperation. The second option is the presence of Russian partners in Iranian fields. Another option is the supply of Russian gas to Iran, and together we could implement joint projects. This is also a project we are working on," he noted.

Russia’s Center battlegroup liberated the Kalinovo settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

"The Kalinovo settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic has been was liberated as a result of actions of the Center battlegroup," the ministry said.

And so Lichtman resolves: "The Democrats will hold on to the White House and Kamala Harris will be the next president of the United States – at least that’s my prediction for the outcome of this race."

However, he adds: "The outcome is up to you. So get out and vote."

So, what do you think?

President Salva Kiir and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Friday to discuss bilateral relations on the conclusion of the China-Africa Forum, state media Xinhua reported, but key issues of discussion are yet to be revealed.

Kiir jetted to Beijing on 31st August, and his office said the main reason for his visit was to discuss bilateral ties with counterpart Xi on the sidelines of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

Presidential Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin said the head of state will discuss issues of mutual interest between South Sudan and China, such as trade and economy.

During the summit, Kiir and the head of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) discussed plans to build an alternative oil pipeline through Ethiopia to Djibouti to improve South Sudan’s dwindling oil production.

The President of CNPC, Dai Houliang, reiterated the corporation’s commitment to the strategic partnership and highlighted key areas of collaboration that can yield mutual benefits.

Mr. Houlang also stated that provision of security to ensure the safety of workers is a top priority, adding that it is a crucial aspect of the partnership for successful operation of pipelines.

At the summit, Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing’s biggest summit since the pandemic.

Addressing the leaders at the forum’s opening ceremony in Beijing’s ornate Great Hall of the People on Thursday morning, Xi hailed ties with the continent as in their “best period in history”.

“China is ready to deepen cooperation with African countries in industry, agriculture, infrastructure, trade and investment,” he said.

“Over the next three years, the Chinese government is willing to provide financial support amounting to 360 billion yuan ($50.7 billion),” Xi said.

China, the world’s number two economy, is Africa’s largest trading partner and has sought to tap the continent’s vast troves of natural resources including copper, gold, lithium and rare earth minerals.

It has also furnished African countries with billions in loans that have helped build much-needed infrastructure but sometimes stoked controversy by saddling governments with huge debts.

The US may soon have to test its military capabilities on three different fronts rather than the traditional two, a security expert has warned.

The US has been warned it might soon face a conflict on three fronts (Image: Getty)
The United States experienced fighting both in Europe and the Pacific during World War 2 but its skills might be challenged even further as conditions are brewing for a conflict on three fronts.

Alex Karp, the CEO of data-mining software company Palantir, warned Washington faces the "very likely" prospect of parallel conflicts against Russia, China and Iran.

Mr Karp urged the Pentagon to ramp up efforts to develop autonomous weapons as a new deterrent as he argued nuclear weapons no longer serve as protection as they used to in the past.

Speaking to the New York Times, he said: "I think we’re in an age when nuclear deterrent is actually less effective because the West is very unlikely to use anything like a nuclear bomb, whereas our adversaries might.

“Where you have technological parity but moral disparity, the actual disparity is much greater than people think.

Karp insisted the Pentagon should ramp up efforts to develop new weapons (Image: Getty)
“In fact, given that we have parity technologically but we don’t have parity morally, they have a huge advantage.”

Karp, whose company focuses heavily on security and intelligence, insisted the US President needs to set clear red lines to ensure Russia, China and Iran avoid rash decisions.

He added: "Are we tough enough to scare our adversaries so we don’t go to war? Do the Chinese, Russians and Persians think we’re strong?

“The president needs to tell them if you cross these lines, this is what we’re going to do, and you have to then enforce it.”

The US has been at loggerheads with Russia since the start of its invasion of Ukraine and Joe Biden has been a vocal supporter of the Kyiv government.

Washington has invested billions in defence aid packages to Ukraine and deployed military equipment to support the Ukrainian defence forces.

In the Indo-Pacific, tensions have been heating up as China continues to maintain hostile conduct towards Taiwan – which President Xi Jinping insists is an integral part of his country.

Beijing has also been repeatedly reprimanded over clashes with the Philippines, a key ally of the US, amid a decades-long dispute about sovereignty over the South China Sea.

And in the Middle East, Washington has been waiting with bated breath for Iran's promised response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Haniyeh was killed last month in a strike on his home in Teheran, The Islamic Republic accused Israel of the attack and vowed to avenge his death.