Kapoeta East Commissioner reported killed as authorities seek details

Kapoeta East commissioner killed in disputed area - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria State authorities on Thursday confirmed the killing of Kapoeta East County Commissioner Stephen Lowosio Lomongin, who they said was ambushed while on an official visit to the disputed area of Kessengor, a territory claimed by both Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). Lowosio was appointed commissioner of Kapoeta East County in May 2025 under South Sudan’s power-sharing arrangement on the tic…

Kapoeta East Commissioner reported killed as authorities seek details

The Commissioner of Kapoeta East County is feared killed after his vehicle was reportedly ambushed while traveling to Kessengor, although authorities in both Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) said they were still verifying details of the incident. Eastern Equatoria State Information Minister Elias Ahaji said the state government had received […]