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01/10/2024

One year anniversary of peace signed between two feuding subclans successfully celebrated in Akobo County

On 29th of September 2024, USAID Shejeh Salam supported the commemoration of one year anniversary peace signed by Chie-Bhol and Chie-Mankhoat subclans. This agreement brought to an end a eight years conflict which killed over 43 people from 2015 – 2024. The commemoration was attended by over 600 participants comprising of youth, women, faith-based group, traditional chiefs, local authority and NGOs representative. The event was proceeded by two one day peace rallies organized in Wech-goak and Meer inhabited by the two former enemies. During the celebrations, people danced, key stakeholders gave speeches which promoted peaceful co-existence, and the two clans feasted together for the first time.
The following are some resolutions agreed in 2023 which the parties have recommitted themselves to observe:
1. The two subclans accepted to forgive each other and leave the past and promised to not revenge.
2. They had agreed to pay the blood compensation for the people that were lost during the conflict.
3. The subclans agreed that hate songs and speeches shall be stopped immediately.
4. Chiefs from each community shall collect cows from their people and report to the county authorities within the agreed timeline. Any chiefs failed to collect the blood compensation cattle on the agreed timeline shall be suspended.
5. Local authority shall supervise the payment of blood compensations. After compensations are completed, the elders shall perform ritual to pronounce a curse on whoever recompose hate songs and or carry out revenge against each other.
6. The two subclans shall adopt restorative justice approach whose aim is rebuilding the broken relationship.
7. They also agreed on the free movement of all people including perpetrators from both sides, they will allow their educated sons to return back home after they were displaced by this violent conflict.
8. Villages were deserted due to violent conflict will be re-occupied by the very people who used to live there before as a result of having peace without fear in town and elsewhere in Akobo.
9. Importing of Ouzo (wine) from Ethiopia and use of Bhang (Ma*****na) should be banned by local authority because they make people commit crimes unknowingly and also fuel revenge killings.
Speaking with 98.5 Akobo FM, after the dialogue. Deng Reat, is the youth Leader from Chie-Mankhoat and he said what we have done today is a peace dialogue between Chie-Wooh and Chie-Bidiet. We have concluded today after three days. We love this peace all of us as the youth and nothing shall happen again.
Reat added that no one will ever start a fight again. According to what I have seen from them because I have been with them days and night. We have gone to Wechgok and Meer and I am very happy with the youth. What I can tell them is that lets stop all forms of revenge killings.
We have seen all the celebrations (are being done by Choirs every Sunday) and before we used to celebrate our normal celebration anytime we want and nowadays no more and the only place for celebration is the church this is because of revenge killings among ourselves. We need to go back to our normal life and my big advice to you is that lets love peace and let there be no fight again and on our side as Chie-Bidiet from Nyandit nobody is going to die again.
For his part, Thijin Ruot, is also a youth leader from Chie-Bhol clan. He said what we have been doing today is a peace dialogue between Chie-Biliew and Chie-Bhol. All the people of Akobo are so happy for how this two subclans have forgiven themselves. When we arrived in the county hall, according to how I saw their faces, I cannot doubt anything from their eyes on both sides. All I can tell the community of Akobo is that we the two subclans have forgiven our themselves and the rest of the clans having the same issues should also forgive themselves.
Martha Nyachieng Chuol, she is one of the elder whom who attended the meeting. She is very happy of what had happened. I am very happy with this peace agreement. We have suffered for so many years in search of peace and our children have been killing themselves and we have been suffering of hunger too.
Today our children have agreed to never fight again, I have seen peace in them. Secondly, they have agreed to be together. Our radio has been supporting our voice to reach this agreement and we are happy for today for that.
I can tell the community of Akobo to stop fighting and the rest of the world should know that we have peace and we are one family. Our children or brothers from Chie-Bhol and Chie-Mankhoat have forgiven themselves and this serves as an example to the rest having cycle of killings to do the same and forgive yourselves.
This dialogue has been supported USIAD Shejeh Salam through GEC, 98.5 Akobo FM and plus other partners. The county peace committee and the entire Akobo County Local Authority has also played bigger roles in this initiative.

21/09/2024

Today, on 21 September 2024, the International Day of Peace has been celebrated in Akobo. Youths, women, community members, and NGOs have gathered to commemorate the day. The leading organization is GEC.

The theme says: "Cultivating a Culture of Peace." This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.

In that declaration, the United Nations’ most inclusive body recognized that peace “not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation.”

In a world with rising geopolitical tensions and protracted conflicts, there has never been a better time to remember how the UN General Assembly came together in 1999 to lay out the values needed for a culture of peace.
These include: respect for life, human rights and fundamental freedoms; the promotion of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation; commitment to peaceful settlement of conflicts; and adherence to freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations.

The Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) starts with the notion that “wars begin in the minds of men so it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed”.

It is this notion that framed the theme and logo of this year’s observance of the International Day of Peace. The ideas of peace, the culture of peace, need to be cultivated in the minds of children and communities through formal and informal education across countries and generations.

The International Day of Peace has always been a time to lay down weapons and observe ceasefires. But it now must also be a time for people to see each other’s humanity. Our s

05/09/2024

UNMISS Peacekeeping Force Commander in South Sudan visit Akobo County

On 4th September 2024, the UNMISS peacekeeping force commander in South Sudan visits Akobo County for the fourth times. General Mohan came to Akobo purposely to visit the UNMISS peace keeping force in Akobo. His arrival was graced with a welcoming ceremony which was held today in the UNMISS residence adjacent to Akobo airstrip.
Speaking on 98.5 Akobo FM, Hon. Puok Nyang Tutjiek, put forward a lot of problems that facing people of Akobo and that the UNMISS would lend a hand to if possible. Among such issues was the imminent flooding, the need for quick impact projects like the construction of the prison, leveling of Akobo airstrip, d**e, road construction of the major road among others. General Mohan in response expressed the commitment of UNMISS to give a hand to the people of Akobo despite budgetary constraints.
He also expressed his happiness with the peace efforts and the stability in Akobo East. He however was concerned about the constant violence in Walgak and the surrounding areas. General Mohan also reminded the people of Akobo to remain hopeful about the progress of peace in South Sudan despite the fact that various benchmarks in the peace agreement had not been achieved in the prescribed timeframe. He also expressed UNMISS’ readiness along with other partners to supplement the governments’ efforts in fighting against floods in the country.
For his part, General Mohan - UNMISS force commander in South Sudan. Says this is my 4th visit to Akobo and I am happy to see that the security situation in Akobo is more stabilized whereas there are issues of concern in Akobo East and there is also problem because the area where there is a lot of violence is Walgak and neighboring areas unfortunately that cannot be reached from here.
Mohan, told Akobo radio that when brigade commander of IO brigade is here whereas his troops are on the other side of the river. So, accessibility is a major problem here otherwise I do see progress in terms of peace in Akobo County particularly in the East. Definitely you are aware of the Uror action for developing peace between the affected communities is ongoing; there is also supposed to be a visit on 21st recently that got delayed but didn’t happen, so the process is on.
As soon as the flooding is concerned, we are committed to be as of much help as possible to mitigate the effect of floods. You know we cannot do massive flood mitigation works everywhere in the country; it is the primary responsibility of the government. Other humanitarian partners and us we will join together to supplement the efforts of the government to the extent possible.
We will be of as much help as possible. But then the same factors apply to us as well, the shortage of resources, shortage of funds and the inadequacy of guarantying roads; these apply to us as well but we will try our best to see that the airstrip is put to purpose and we will try to ensure that the flooding is minimized. Definitely, there should be strong hope by all people of South Sudan including those who are in Akobo County.
Definitely the direction that all stakeholders are taking is right; the only thing is that the various benchmarks that had to be achieved as per the peace agreement had not been achieved in the time frame that had been prescribed but then it is a very difficult process so I am sure everybody is working towards achieving them fastest and I am sure it is not a question of if, it is only a question of when peace will return to South Sudan and once peace develops it is only going to be few decades when this country will go towards seriously fast pace development.

05/09/2024

General clearing of tall grasses in Akobo Hospital kickoff.

On 3rd September 2024, the commissioner of Akobo County, Hon. Puok Nyang Tutjiek has led a commendable initiative by leading a general clearing of the County hospital Grasses. He told 98.5 Akobo FM, that the Hospital compound has grown tall grass since ICRC paced out in Akobo County Hospital. He said since ICRC had left, we have been planning to paid a visit to the hospital, but reaching to the Hospital compound all these grasses has grown tall.
We had arranged to clear the Hospital compound because we found a lot of tall grass. He appreciated those who came for example the youth, churches and all the government officials and departments that had shown up. He stressed that these tall grasses are very dangerous for us because they act as hiding places for snakes that can bite people.
He calls everyone in the community to come and do their part because the work is much and may not finish today. He said the organization to replace ICRC will soon come and should find us as people who can do things by themselves. He said he had submitted the names of those working in the hospital to them and they will continue working for the coming organization just as they were for ICRC.
For her part, Mary Nyathum Kher, she is the women leader in Akobo County. She also attended this general cleaning of the Hospital compound. She appreciates the commissioner for having started this initiative. She also appreciates those who had participated in the cleaning particularly the women and calls for more to come in the next days.
She said this place is mainly benefit women and children because this is where they give birth and bring their children for treatment from.

17/11/2023

2 Separate Incidents Happened in Jonglei State on 14 November 2023.

A group of suspected armed Murle youth from GPAA attacked a cattle camp in Panyagor, Twic East County in the evening around 5:00PM.

According to local official, he said 2 people reported killed and 10 others injured. The attackers went away with estimated number 700 cattle.

The local youth tried to pursue but attackers but could not make to recover the cattle.
The armed youth from GPAA seemed to be violating the recent peace conference in Ayod resolutions.

Another attacked was also carried out on travellers from Akobo East to Akobo West in a place call Puotpuotni area.

According to local official, he said 2 people were injured from Lou Nuer youth and 1 person reported killed from the attackers.
The injured persons were taken to Akobo West for treatment.

The source of information said if these attacks continue then it will frustrate the implementation of the peace process.

02/10/2023

6 killed and 2 wounded as local youth exchange fire in Uror County

Six were killed as two sub-clans youth groups exchanged fire in Uror County of Jonglei state, a local official said.

Speaking to Community Peace Radio Organization, Uror Youth Chairperson Gatluak Reath, said the Friday evening incident occurred in a village called Wek under Weykol Payam on 29th, September 2023.

“The incident occurred at 5 pm. What happened was that there was a girl that was impregnated by a man from Chie-Mot and the brothers of a girl went to collect dowry and in the process of marriage arrangement, the both side failed to understand themselves. So, accidentally, the groups ended up exchanging fire as they mistook themselves and one person was killed on the side of the girl who happened to be her brother.”

In the next morning the girl’s side went for revenge and killed four people and wounded one, and one was also killed and one wounded on their side, Youth leader Gatluak added.

The local official said the incident was unfortunate and urged those in possession of weapons to be cautious to avoid taking law in to their hands.

For his part, the county information officer is yet to comment on the matter due to poor network in the area.

19/07/2023

Light Aircraft Crash-Lands at Walgak Airstrip, Akobo County Jonglei State

A small cargo aircraft crash-landed at an airstrip in Walgak town of Akobo County, Jonglei State, on Monday. All five people aboard, including two crewmembers, are safe.
Tut Pajock, in Walgak, told Community Peace Radio Organization on Tuesday morning that the incident occurred when the small caravan aircraft belonging to Air Jet slid off the runway at the Walgak airstrip shortly after landing on Monday evening.
“The cargo aircraft with three local passengers and two Kenyan pilots left Juba for Walgak in Akobo at 2 pm. One hour later, it arrived in Walgak,” he narrated. “When the plane landed, the pilot tried to stop but the break failed. Thence, the pilot lost control. He avoided a building and then he tried to take off again, but he could not and then he hit a tree.”

02/06/2023

News update from Community Peace Radio Organization.

Peaceful Protests:

Three Primary Schools in Rumbek East today staged peaceful protests demanding High Pay for their Teachers & Improved Working Conditions. When Teachers ain't motivated, Pupils/Students also suffer & this is the situation all over the Country.

To make it worse, market prices of essential commodities keeps rising each day. This situation will soon move all of us to warm those lonely streets 🙁.....

31/05/2023

News updates

1 person was killed by cattle raiders Nyirol County, Jonglei State.

Local official said Murle army youths have attacked civilians in Riem Boma, Waat Payam Nyirol county, said local official.

Speaking to Community Peace Radio Organization, Biel Jiak Lual, said on 29 May 2023 Army Youths criminal of Greater Pibor Administrative Area have attacked civilians and killed one person and they raided hundreds of cattle.
Biel added that later the raided cattle were recovered by the youths of an area.

The leadership of Nyirol county is strongly condemned the action which is repeatedly being made by Murle youths criminals.

Biel Jiek Lual
Nyirol Youth Chairperson _Lankien

In other news reports from Malou, Bor Town
Unidentified assailant gunned down two kids aged below 10, on 30 May 2023.

According to other sources of information, some reports revealed that the two children who were murdered belonged to Malok Akol, a leading wrestler from Thany Ke Madiing.

The suspected killer is presumed to have come from the Juet Section.

Last month, a guy from Juet was deeply beaten to death by Wet Ke Thany because of a girl-related issue.

28/05/2023

The Central Bank has to address the current inflation in the market.

According to the governor of the central bank of South Sudan, he says "we're going to inject enough U.S. dollars to meet the high demand of hard currency and assist in importation of essential commodities"- Central Bank governor, Johnny Ohisa Damian

24/05/2023

13 children and women abducted in Duk County were recovered.

According to report received by Community Peace Radio Organization today Thursday, all 13 abducted children and women were successfully recovered by by youth from Uror and Duk County.
On Tuesday a commercial land cruiser vehicle full of people and goods left Poktap to Pajut. At around 2pm, 30km away from Poktap, it felt into ambush of alleged armed Murle.
As a result 4 people died including a driver and 3 others sustained gunshot wounds. The wounded people are being taken to Dukpadiet for further treatment.
According to local source; two people are from Baidit payam and other two females are from Uror county. The youths have gone after criminals and managed to return back the children and women from the hands of abductors.
The source also said they were recovered along Kadiang - Akobo road at around 1pm. 4 were killed from the attackers side. He added that all the 13 children and women are safe in Kadiang, 3 women, 3 boys and 7 girls.

23/05/2023

3 people killed and several are still missing in Duk County.

A commercial land cruiser vehicle full of people and goods left Poktap to Pajut this morning. At around 2pm, 30km away from Poktap, it felt into ambush of alleged armed Murle.
As a result 3 people died including a driver and 3 others sustained gunshot wounds while some children got abducted and others are missing. The wounded people are being taken to Dukpadiet for further treatment.

According to local source; the driver is from Baidit payam and other two females are from Uror county. The youths have gone after criminals and more details will be out when youth returns home.
The source also condemned the attack.

21/05/2023

News update from Community Peace Radio Organization.

According to local source of information, it's Hearts_Breaking_News.

The Murle tribe militants crossed into Ethiopia’s Gambella region from South Sudan and killed 10 individuals and injured 11, last night in of .

Murle militants crossed the border on the evening of Saturday, 20, May, 2023 and attacked Matar town, Nuer zone, killing 10 people and critically 11 injured.

The local community along with woreda youth are providing proper protection to prevent them from causing further damage.

We are deeply sorry to hear about the number of deaths. May the deceased families find peace in their pain and comfort their grief..

15/05/2023

Two separate incidents happened Yesterday in Akobo County.

Two Ethiopians business people were attacked yesterday morning at 4 am in Akobo Market by unknown armed criminals, local official said.

One woman was killed, and one male member was also injured.

The injured person was taken to the Akobo hospital for treatment. The market was closed, and the local police were investigating the incident.

In another news, yesterday inter-clan conflict erupted between Cie-yok and Cie-juai at 5 pm in Dilule village Bielkey Payam, Akobo County.

Tot confirmed to Community Peace Radio Organization that 2 people from Cie-juai were killed, and 1 other person injured on the long-term feud.
The injured person was taken to Akobo hospital, where he is receiving treatment. While the security forces are working hard to control the tension, Tot said.

All humanitarian staff are advised to maintain a self curfew time.

11/05/2023

News update from Community Peace Radio Organization.
The youth of Akobo went out for patrolling in the outskirts of Akobo Town this morning.

It has been reported that the youth met with the suspected Murle armed youth from GPAA around 8am, and clashed with them in a place called Wechbuony two hours walk from the main Town, local official said.

One person was reported killed from the attackers. And the youth are still persuing the attackers. Stay tunes more for more news.

08/05/2023

Cattle raiders killed 1 person in Duk County.

Local official told Community Peace Radio Organization that armed men raided some cattle and goats in a village called Pamaidang - Pajut Payam, this morning at around 2am.

One person was reported killed, and the attackers took some cattle and goats, and within one hour time they were successfully recovered around 4am to 3am.
The entire community has condemned the attack and appealing to state government to address this issue, local official said.

07/05/2023

1 person killed in Akobo County.

At least one person reported killed, local official said.
Speaking to Community Peace Radio Organization, Tot Tut Koang, the County police inspector, said one person was killed this morning at around 2am by suspected Armed Murle youth in a place called wechjiokni Boma, Bielkey Payam Akobo County.

Tot, condemned the attack he said such attacks carried out by the suspected GPAA bandits and warned that killings is not a good habits it might lead to cyclic vionce if not addressed.

We have been experiencing a lot of attacks across Jonglei State carried out by our neighbor from GPAA since last year up to now. Akobo County really condemned these acts, he said.

He is appealing to Jonglei State Government to convey their voice to GPAA that peace is the key to solution and Akobo people are willing to have Peace with counterparts.

06/05/2023

News update from Community Peace Radio Organization.
According to Akobo County Official told Community Peace Radio Organization that a 15 years old boy called Mai Pur Chan Neah, who was abducted early in March 23 in a place called Thep fishing camp in Akobo County by alleged Murle youth sneaked from Likwangole in GPAA and arrived this morning in Akobo town.

Whereby he the boy took 8 days on his way back to reach Akobo County headquarter.

The boy hailed from Uror County from a subclan of Cie-Chuil from Pieri payam Uror County.

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