South Sudan’s Warrap State governor has vowed to bring an end to the cycle of communal violence among communities in Warrap by end of May this year.
Governor Manhiem Bol Malek made the remarks on Thursday while addressing the opening session of the state legislative assembly after a long recess.
“I dare to declare before this August House that my government will have to end communal violence in Warrap State before 31 May 2023 to allow our communities to cultivate without fear,” he said.
Last November, the governor held consultative meetings with Warrap state stakeholders in Juba and came out with resolutions to resolve communal conflict in the state.
“I would request this house to deliberate on the resolutions of the consultative meeting and approve it so that we address security situation once and for all,” he said.
The meeting resolved among others, comprehensive disarmament, the establishment of community policing, the empowerment of traditional chiefs, and the deployment of organized forces at hotspots.
Governor Bol added that the disarmament plan will be extended to Twic and Ngok areas.
“The ongoing inter-communal conflict between Twic and Ngok communities remains a stumbling block for the peaceful coexistence and rule of law. However, the previous security exercise will be reactivated again with the support from the presidency to allow the resolution of conflict in the disputed areas within the context of law,” he assured.
He further pledged to work collaboratively with the national ministry of education to improve the quality of education.
Meanwhile, Kuec Deng Mayar, Warrap Speaker urged the executive to submit the amended bills for consideration.
“I am urging the executive to urgently submit an ammendment bill of state constitution so that it is deliberated. Other bills including security, budget, and appropriation are also important for the state cannot operate without these laws,” he said.
He urged the executive to implement the Local Government Act 2009 to minimize communal conflict.