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- Extremely unimpressed with Kenyan artists that hve been broadcast live last few days... they suck or the sound systems blow... probably both 2 days ago
- The Church – Love it or leave it? http://bit.ly/92APYK 3 days ago
- RT @kenyaimagine: Kenyans shld be proud that a war criminal risked his life to grace country w/ his presence... Wow. http://ht.ly/2wpyK 4 days ago
- the weather is throwing off my timing... its mid morning but feels like 7... grrr 5 days ago
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Tag Archives: south
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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Not SPLM/A? Go to jail
Had a chance to talk with Mary again this evening. Filled me in on a few more details. Seems SPLA is campaigning strongly for SPLM and using their strong arms. They have been arresting people in Pibor town and putting … 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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Mary Boyoi – Sudan Campaign Poster
Getting posters printed this week to send to Sudan. Mary had to scrape some money together in Juba just to get it done. Her party, South Sudan Democratic Forum, does not have very deep pockets like some of the other … Continue reading
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