THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN —
Commissioner Urges Community Unity Amid Violence
BOR – The Commissioner of Akobo County, James Kueth Makuach, has urged local communities to distance themselves from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO). He characterized the violence in the area as a conflict between the armed opposition and the Government of South Sudan, rather than a dispute among local communities.
Meeting with Community Delegation
The remarks were delivered during a meeting in Waat with a delegation from the Chieyoal Joak community. This group included residents of Tangnyang and Diror payams, alongside youth representatives, chiefs, and elders.
According to the Commissioner’s Office, the delegation visited to express support and confidence in the county leadership amidst recent security challenges.
