Multiple sources told Radio Tamazuj Sunday that Wau market was reopened partially after the situation stabilized following deadly clashes between government forces and opposition fighters last week.

A least five people were killed and several houses burned during the clashes at Bisselia area in Wau County of South Sudan’s Western Bahr al Ghazal State.

Peter Tingo, a member of the SPLM-IO advance team in Juba, commended efforts exerted by Wau governor Elias Waya for de-escalating the situation upon his arrival in the state on Friday.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, Tingo urged the national government in Juba to support the newly appointed governor to control elements of the SPLA forces that instigated violence in the Wau area.

"The situation is not bad, it is not good outside the town, but the state government needs support from the national government to restore peace and stability in the area," he said.

The senior opposition member also called on the government to protect humanitarian organizations operating in the area to access the conflict-affected people near Wau town.

Security agents in Wau have recently arrested deputy governor of Wau State Andrea Dominic for allegedly involving himself in insecurity. He was reportedly transported to Juba for further investigation.

Meanwhile, Wau Governor Elias Waya announced in a meeting Sunday that he will name his cabinet within 72 hours.