The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has commended Aweil communities for their roles in maintaining peace and stability with neighboring communities from Western Bahr el Ghazal and the Warrap States.
UNMISS’ head of field office in Aweil, Ataklti Hailu, made the statement during a cross-border peace conference held in Aweil South County last week. He confirmed the UN mission’s solidarity in collaborating with the local communities to create a more conducive environment for peace and development.
“UNMISS recognizes that the communities know the issues affecting them and they also know the solutions and that is a very important consideration. So there is a lot of wisdom, a lot of knowledge and understanding among the communities on how to resolve any crises that happen,” says Hailu.
Dut Majak, the paramount chief of the Dinka Malual in Aweil West County, thanked UNMISS for fostering peace and development.
“The UNMISS is working with us in all sectors and we are happy about that. I urge the mission to do more in the coming New Year 2022,” Chief Majak said.
Abaker Talatin Dichak, the paramount chief of Apada Sub-Payam in Aweil Center County, requested the UN mission institute some quick impact projects so that more water stations and health facilities are built in New Year.
“Our request is for UNMISS to approve some quick impact projects to install more water points and health facilities,” Chief Talatin said.