{"id":71260,"date":"2026-09-09T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71260"},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:58:13","slug":"president-kiir-calls-for-regulation-of-mining-activities-strengthened-security-measures-in-greater-pibor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71260","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Calls for Regulation of Mining Activities, Strengthened Security Measures In Greater Pibor"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, September 9, 2026 &mdash; The President of the Republic, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, has directed relevant government institutions to work toward the formalisation and regulation of mining activities in Raad, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), while ensuring that companies operating in the area comply with South Sudanese laws and regulations.<\/p>\n<p><span>The President made the directive on Wednesday following a briefing by the Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi Gola, on developments in the area, including mining activities, security matters and recent tensions involving Murle age-set groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Chief Administrator Gola informed the President that mining activities in Raad had been temporarily suspended as consultations continue on appropriate legal, regulatory and administrative arrangements for the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&ldquo;We want to ensure that our natural resources contribute to the development of the government and the people, while ensuring that mining activities are properly regulated,&rdquo; Gola said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Government&rsquo;s approach is intended to establish a clear framework for mining operations in Greater Pibor, ensuring that companies engaged in the sector operate in accordance with the law, while strengthening transparency, government revenues and the participation of local communities in the management of natural resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>H.E. President Kiir also directed the relevant security institutions to continue taking appropriate measures to strengthen security and support efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The President encouraged young people in Greater Pibor to promote peaceful coexistence, dialogue and cooperation, and to avoid actions that could contribute to further tensions among communities. He called for continued efforts by local leaders, communities and government institutions to support stability and peaceful relations across the Greater Pibor Administrative Area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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