Government and opposition officials in Morobo County of Yei River State have agreed to work together to unite residents and rebuild the area.
Speaking during a community peace forum held in the county last week, the armed opposition faction (SPLA-IO) commissioner, Asiyo Moses said the government and the opposition recommitted themselves to the full implementation of the peace deal to end the suffering of the local population.
Moses further said he was in touch with his counterpart to ensure security prevails in the county. “We need to come together because of our civilians regardless of our political affiliations. We need to protect civilians and their properties,” Asiyo said.
“All the roads from Yei to Kaya, Gulumbi Kendila, Panyume and Busia have been opened for all civilians on both sides,” he added.
On his part, the government-appointed commissioner of Morobo County, Dada Paulino thanked members of the armed opposition group for attending the community peace meeting.
Dada said both sides reconciled and agreed to work together towards peace and development. “We are uniting to work for reconstruction of Morobo County. We need to forget the past and open a new page for development. This peace agreement is for all of us and some politicians here will one day work together because we are brothers and sisters,” Dada said.
Joice Adiye, a resident of Morobo, welcomed the initiative of the local leaders to work together for the sake of peace in the county.
“We have been crying and praying for peace in this county. I am happy that the leaders are united in building confidence towards peace. It is time for all men, youth and women to unite for development because all our physical properties, including buildings were destroyed during the war,” she stressed.
One of the areas badly affected by civil war, Morobo has witnessed human rights violations and massive displacement since 2016.