The National Security Service in South Sudan announced on Wednesday that its headquarters, known as the “Blue House,” in the capital, Juba, was damaged by a fire that broke out inside the building. Initial reports suggest that the cause was an electrical malfunction.
The agency's spokesman, David John Komory, said the incident did not result in any injuries, confirming no human losses were recorded due to the fire.
Komori explained that the agency's leadership formed a specialized investigation committee to ascertain the circumstances of the incident, determine the exact cause of the fire, and assess the extent of the damage to the headquarters.
Authorities have not yet announced additional details regarding the nature of the damage or when the investigation results will be released.
South Sudan is developing Juba International Airport.
On another note, a team from the office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan, headed by Director General Marik Nanga Marik, conducted an inspection visit today to Terminal 3 at Juba International Airport.
The visit was to review the final stages of work on the project, which is in its last phases in preparation for its opening.
Briefing on Project Implementation Progress
The delegation was received by the senior management of the Civil Aviation Authority in South Sudan, headed by the Director General, Dr. Ayii Gwang Deng Ayii. The Authority officials briefed them on the progress of the project implementation and the remaining work.
The visit aimed to assess the readiness of the new passenger terminal, follow up on the completion stages, and coordinate with the state leadership to complete the necessary procedures to ensure the opening of the terminal as soon as possible.
Terminal 3 is one of the most prominent infrastructure development projects at Juba International Airport and is expected to contribute to enhancing the efficiency of air transport services and improving the passenger experience, in line with the growing increase in air traffic in the country.
Comprehensive review of all tax exemptions
In another context, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, issued a presidential decree forming an emergency committee to review, monitor, and end illegal tax exemptions. This step aims to boost public revenues, tighten control over tax privileges, and curb practices that have caused losses to the state treasury.
Under the decision, the committee was tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of all tax exemptions granted to individuals, companies, NGOs, and diplomatic missions, to verify their compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to assess their financial impact on government revenue.
