Tag Archives: Murle

Mary Boyoi, Parliamentary Candidate, Arrested in Pibor

Today Mary was arrested in Pibor when she went to cast her vote in the election. I was only able to talk with her briefly.  She sounds ok and is no longer in custody, although I believe she is extremely … Continue reading

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2nd Day Sudan Election

Communication.  Get frustrated with it sometimes. Briefly spoke with Mary.  Still lots of problems on ground in Pibor. So today in places like Manyabol and Gumuruk, just outside of Pibor town, people were refusing to vote.  They said what was … Continue reading

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This is not an Election

I spent the whole day trying to get through to my wife in Sudan.  ”The number you are trying to reach is unavailable, please try again later”. Worried.  All sorts of scenarios playing out in my head as to what … Continue reading

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“100 percent sure” that she will be arrested

UPDATE: Just spoke with Mary on the phone.  She is now in Pibor town and has not been arrested yet.  She sounded very calm and a bit more relaxed than I expected.  She was able to get word out to … Continue reading

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Violence in Pibor

via petemullerphotography.com We have been getting reports out of Pibor this morning that SPLA soldiers have arrested and detained large groups of people within Pibor town and have transported them to unknown locations. Mary has been trying to get in … Continue reading

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Update: Mary Boyoi’s Campaign in Jonglei State, Sudan

Just got a call from Mary. She has returned to Bor and is on her way to Juba today, so she was finally back on the grid and able to use her phone. She has been in Pibor, Jonglei for … Continue reading

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not good news

i probably should have posted this the other day. But i’ve been slow when it comes to the internet lately. sorry mom, will work on an email soon. The region and tribe that my wife comes from was attacked by … Continue reading

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Toys, Goats and Sickness

This is a picture of one of my nephews holding a toy he had created that day.  It looked liked it would provide hours of fun if it didn’t fall apart.  All it is is a stick, plastic bottle, plastic … Continue reading

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