Nyuol Deng B. Malek

23/02/2026

Three years ago, through the initiative of Afto-Talent Disco, we organized a peace rally at Rumbek Freedom Square to honor Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor for restoring peace and stability in Lakes State after years of communal conflict.
As he hands over office today, I sincerely appreciate his leadership, courage, and dedication to the people of Lakes. His legacy as a war veteran and a peacemaker will be remembered.
I wish him every success in his next political journey.

26/01/2026

To: Goch Biar

Through: The Chairperson

Noon Mayomdit Youth Association for Development
Juba

Cc: Noon Mayomdit Community Leadership in Juba
Date: 26 January 2026

Subject: Notice to Show Cause for Breach of Membership Obligations and Improper Affiliation

1. I, write as a concerned member of the Noon Mayomdit Youth Association for Development in Juba to formally bring to the attention of the Chairperson and Community Leadership an issue requiring your explanation.

2. It has come to my notice that on 26 January 2026, during the registration process for Thon Section Youth Steering Committee in Juba, you were observed registering or attempting to register as a member of the Thon Section Youth Association.

3. By long-established practice in Akoc Payam, Noon, Thon, and Cuar Sections are distinct and autonomous entities, each operating independently through its own youth structures.

4. Cross-sectional membership in internal affairs is not permitted. The only recognized platforms where youth from the three sections lawfully participate jointly are under the umbrella of the Akoc Community Worldwide led by Hon. Bona Panek Biar, the Akoc Community Association for Development in Juba by Madam Achan Agoth, and the Akoc Youth Association for Development (AYAD) by Martino Majok Kuoc as EC Chair now.

5. Pursuant to the Constitution of Noon Mayomdit Youth Association for Development, membership requires exclusive allegiance and respect for established structures.

6. Participation in Thon Section Youth Association while remaining active in Noon Mayomdit Youth activities constitutes gross misconduct and a breach of membership obligations.

7. Accordingly, you you are hereby required to SHOW CAUSE, in writing, within seven (7) days from receipt of this Notice, why disciplinary action should not be taken against you, including but not limited to dismissal and exclusion from all Noon Mayomdit Youth affairs and leadership structures.

8. Failure to submit a satisfactory explanation within the stipulated time may result in the matter being referred to the Disciplinary Committee and appropriate sanctions imposed in your absence, in line with the Constitution and established practice.

9. This Notice is issued in the interest of upholding constitutional order, respecting sectional boundaries, and preserving discipline, clarity, and unity within the Akoc community youth structures.

Yours faithfully,
Nyuol Deng Biar Malek
Concerned Member
Noon Mayomdit Youth Association for Development

16/01/2026

Re: Response to the Alleged Suspension of Akoc Youth Association for Development (AYAD) in Juba and Thon Section Youth Steering Committee

By: Nyuol Deng Biar Malek, Member (TMYAD & AYAD), Juba, South Sudan

Date: 15th January, 2026

A. Introduction

This response concerns the alleged suspension letter purportedly issued and signed by the Chairperson of the Twic Mayardit Youth Association for Development (TMYAD) in Juba on 14 January 2026, suspending the operations of:
the Akoc Youth Association for Development in Juba (AYAD); and
the Steering Committee for the Thon Section Youth Association in Juba.

I hereby reject and dispute both the decision and the authority under which it was issued, based on the following grounds:

1. AYAD is an independent youth association representing the three sections of Akoc (Cuar, Thon, and Noon). It has been operational for approximately three years, with its founding Chairperson, Mr. Ajak Santino Malueth, being himself from Thon Section. AYAD functions autonomously and is not constitutionally or administratively subordinate to TMYAD.
2. The Electoral Committee responsible for conducting Akoc youth elections was nominated by the General Assembly at Akuar Athokbeek Hall in Gudele, in the presence of the TMYAD Chairperson. Its mandate is electoral in nature and does not include negotiating with other independent youth bodies or pausing duties at the instruction of TMYAD. The legitimacy of the Committee remains intact and unchallenged.
3. TMYAD is not a regulatory body. Article 62 of the TMYAD Constitution expressly defines its relationship with Payam and sectional associations. The relevant provisions recognize such associations as specialized bodies that coordinate with, but are not controlled or suspended by, TMYAD.
Further, all non-profit and community-based organizations—including TMYAD, AYAD, and other sectional associations—fall under the legal regime of the NGOs Act, 2016 and are regulated exclusively by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) of the Republic of South Sudan. TMYAD therefore has no jurisdiction to suspend AYAD or any sectional youth body.
4. The Steering Committee for Thon Section Youth Association is entitled to organize and establish its own association as other existing sectional bodies have done (e.g., Noon Mayomdit Youth Association, Majok Noon Youth Association, and Nyang Aher Youth Association). AYAD remains the umbrella structure for Cuar, Thon and Noon sections and does not preclude their internal organization.

B. Conclusion and Objections

1. The alleged suspension letter is irregular, lacks constitutional and statutory foundation, and appears biased and motivated by factional interests. Accordingly, it must be treated as null and void for the following reasons:
a. . AYAD predates (comes before) the current TMYAD leadership by approximately three years.
b. TMYAD has no regulatory power over AYAD; such authority lies legally with the RRC under the NGOs Act, 2016.
c. Thon youth remain legitimate members of AYAD, and its outgoing Chairman (confirmed in December 2025) hails from Thon Section.
d. The Chairperson of TMYAD should instead focus on fulfilling his mandated obligations under the TMYAD Constitution, including his public pledge to facilitate vocational training for 30 youth from Twic Mayardit.
e. The reliance on Article 62 to justify suspension is both a misinterpretation of the Constitution and an act ultra vires (beyond legal powers), warranting intervention by the TMYAD General Assembly.

13/01/2026

LEGAL OPINION

Re: Allegations of Custodial Sexual Abuse and Resulting Pregnancy of a Female Inmate on Death Row at Juba Central Prison

Jurisdiction: Republic of South Sudan
Issued For: Legal Analysis & Advisory Purposes
Date: January 13th, 2026

1. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
Information received indicates that a female inmate presently held on death row at Juba Central Prison alleges the following:

a. She fell ill and was taken to the prison clinic.
While in the clinic she was administered medication by three male and one female prison officers which rendered her unconscious.
b. She alleges that upon return to her cell she was unaware of what transpired until several months later when she was medically confirmed pregnant.
c. She attributes the pregnancy to custodial sexual assault by the three male officers.
d. She states that prison authorities attempted to coerce termination of the pregnancy, which she refused.
e. She further alleges that this is her second pregnancy in detention, the first having resulted in the death of the infant under circumstances that she alleges involve misconduct and threats by prison officials.
These facts, if proven, engage multiple legal provisions under the Constitution, statute, and international obligations binding on South Sudan.

2. ISSUES FOR DETERMINATION
The key legal issues arising are:

a. Whether the conduct described constitutes criminal offences under the Penal Code Act, 2008.
b. Whether the conduct constitutes violations of constitutional rights of an inmate under the Transitional Constitution, 2011 (as amended).
c. Whether the pregnancy impacts the validity or enforceability of the death sentence under South Sudanese and international human rights law.
d. Whether the Republic of South Sudan bears legal responsibility for the acts of its prison officers.
e. Whether there are remedies available to the inmate in law.

3. APPLICABLE LAW
Relevant legal instruments include:

A. Domestic Law
(1) Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (2011)
(2) Penal Code Act, 2008
(3) South Sudan Prisons Service Act, 2011
(4) Criminal Procedure Act, 2008
(5) Child Act, 2008 (relevant to newborn rights)

B. International & Regional Law
South Sudan is bound by instruments including:
African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)
Convention Against Torture (CAT)
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (Mandela Rules)
UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners (Bangkok Rules)
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

4. ANALYSIS

4.1 Criminal Liability
The alleged conduct constitutes the following offences under the Penal Code Act, 2008:
(a) R**e — Sections 247–254
Sexual in*******se without consent, including in*******se with a person rendered unconscious or incapacitated.
(b) Administration of Drugs or Substances — Section 228 criminalizes causing stupefaction for the purpose of committing an offence.
(c) Abuse of Office — Section 349
Officer commits offence by exploiting authority for unlawful gain or harm.
(d) Attempted Coerced Abortion — Section 216
Makes abortion unlawful unless to save the life of the mother.
(e) Infanticide or Murder (First Child) — Sections 206, 213
If evidence substantiates killing of the first child.
The prison officers would be individually liable and subject to prosecution, with the State also bearing institutional responsibility.

4.2 Constitutional and Human Rights Violations
The allegations engage provisions of the Transitional Constitution, namely:
a. Article 11 — Right to Life
b. Article 18 — Freedom from Torture
c. Article 19 — Personal Dignity and Integrity
d. Article 19(4) — Protection of Women
e. Article 21 — Rights of Persons in Detention
f. Torture under Article 18 includes sexual violence and coerced medical practices.
Moreover, detention does not extinguish constitutional rights.

4.3 Pregnancy and the Death Sentence
Under international human rights law, a pregnant woman may not be executed. Authorities are required to:
a. grant a stay of ex*****on during pregnancy and postpartum, and
b. consider commutation on humanitarian and child welfare grounds.

The relevant standards include:
a. Bangkok Rule 61
b. ICCPR jurisprudence
c. African Commission practice

Additionally, the rights of the unborn child and the best interests of the newborn under the Child Act, 2008 further complicate ex*****on.

4.4 State Responsibility
Under the doctrine of state liability in detention, the Republic of South Sudan bears responsibility because:

a. the victim was in State custody,
b. the perpetrators acted under color of law,
c. the State had exclusive control over her physical security.
d. Failure to prevent, investigate, or prosecute custodial r**e constitutes a breach of:
constitutional duties,
positive obligations under CAT and CEDAW,
obligations under the African Charter.

4.5 Remedies and Enforcement
Available remedies include:

(a) Criminal Proceedings
Prosecution of involved officers before ordinary criminal courts.
(b) Constitutional Petition
Challenging violations of Articles 11, 18, 19, 21.
(c) Civil Damages
Compensation for abuse, unlawful medical interference, psychological injury, and loss of child.
(d) International Petition

Complaint procedures via:
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
UN Treaty Bodies (CEDAW & CAT mechanisms)
(e) Sentence Reconsideration
Grounds exist for application for:
stay of ex*****on
commutation
clemency

5. OPINION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the above analysis, it is my considered legal opinion that:
The conduct alleged, if proven, constitutes serious criminal offences, including aggravated r**e, administration of harmful substances, attempted forced abortion, and potentially infanticide.

The Republic of South Sudan would be in breach of its constitutional and international obligations regarding the treatment of prisoners and women.
The pregnancy legally bars immediate ex*****on and creates grounds for commutation or clemency.
The inmate is entitled to legal remedies, including prosecution of offenders, compensation, medical and psychological protection, and access to legal counsel.
Failure to investigate would constitute an additional violation under CAT and CEDAW for failure to take measures to prevent and punish custodial sexual violence.

6. RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that:
An independent criminal investigation be initiated immediately.
a. The inmate be provided medical care, prenatal protection, and confidential legal assistance.
b. Authorities suspend implicated officers pending inquiry.
c. Ex*****on be formally stayed and sentence reviewed.
d. Relevant ministries notify international treaty bodies as required.

Nyuol Deng Biar Malek,
Advocate Trainee,
Juba, South Sudan

13/01/2026

Something we are not talking about enough.
Yajama… how can we, as a country in the 21st century, fail to withdraw our own money , in our own currency, in our own country, from the banks?
We are not talking about dollars.
We are not talking about foreign currency.
We are talking about South Sudanese Pounds.
Make this make sense.
You can’t buy or sell something and be paid through the bank in our local currency. The banking system itself doesn’t have the money . How?
Are we serious as a country?
And to make it worse, we’re probably the only country among our neighbors whose currency doesn’t even appear on foreign exchange bureaus. Our money can’t travel. It can’t speak. It can’t be trusted , even at home. make it make sense again…
And then , we convince ourselves: Gali, things are okay …No, things are Not !
Let’s stop lying to ourselves.

09/01/2026

Announcement from the Office of the Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) of Akoc Youth Associations for Development in Juba (AYAD)
The Office of the Independent Electoral Committee of Akoc Youth Associations for Development in Juba hereby informs the General Assembly that the voter registration process for the upcoming elections will officially commence tomorrow, 10th January 2026, and will continue until 23rd January 2026.
Furthermore, interested candidates are hereby advised to submit their applications between 14th January 2026 and 19th January 2026.
Regards,
John Gou Liai
Spokesperson, AYAD Independent Electoral Committee (IEC)

08/01/2026

Can you identify Bari, Murle, Luo, Dinka, Taposa, Kakwa, Nuer, Shilluk, Azande, and many other tribes from this picture?

If not, then why can't we live as a family in South Sudan?

Do not listen to politicians because they will make us hate each other for their own interests.

13/11/2025

The Next Priorities for President Salva Kiir’s Leadership

To consolidate peace, unity, and national development, the following actions should be prioritized at the highest level of leadership:

1. Promote National Unity and Reconciliation:
Suspend or cancel the ongoing court proceedings involving Dr. Riek Machar and other SPLM/IO members as a gesture of national healing and reconciliation, allowing the country to move forward in unity.

2. Reconcile and Reintegrate Senior Political Leaders:
Initiate reconciliation with Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial and consider his appointment as Vice President to strengthen cohesion within the SPLM and foster unity among the constituencies of Bahr el Ghazal and beyond.

3. Engage Holdout Groups for Comprehensive Peace:
Fully support and participate in the Tumaini Initiative peace talks in Nairobi to bring remaining holdout groups into the peace process, ensuring total peace and stability across South Sudan.

4. Strengthen Governance and Fight Corruption:
Allow and empower independent institutions and commissions to operate freely and effectively in combating corruption within all sectors of government.

5. Accelerate National Infrastructure Development:
Prioritize the development of key infrastructure—roads, energy, water, and communication networks—to promote economic growth, connectivity, and service delivery to all citizens.

18/09/2025

Bobi Wine for President

18/09/2025

Success to Twic Mayardit Football Team against Yirol West

18/09/2025