24/06/2025
Reconciliation in Wut Nyopiny: Elders and Church Leaders Unite Hon. Deng Dau and Hon. Philip Aguer Panyang
Wut Nyopiny, Ajuong Payam – In a historic moment of unity, the elders of Wut Nyopiny, with the support of local chiefs and the revered former Primate of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, Bishop Dr. Daniel Deng Bul Yak, alongside Bishop Dr. Manyok Biar, successfully mediated a reconciliation between Hon. Deng Dau and Hon. Philip Aguer Panyang this evening.
The two leaders, who hail from the same community, had been estranged for years, to the extent that they never exchanged greetings. However, through the wisdom of the elders and the spiritual guidance of the bishops, the long-standing rift was finally bridged.
Speaking at the reconciliation ceremony, Bishop Dr. Daniel Deng Bul Yak emphasized the importance of peace and brotherhood, urging the leaders to work together for the development of their community. Bishop Dr. Manyok Biar echoed these sentiments, calling forgiveness a divine virtue that strengthens unity.
The elders and chiefs of Wut Nyopiny expressed gratitude for the successful mediation, hopeful that this reconciliation will inspire harmony across the region. Both Hon. Deng Dau and Hon. Philip Aguer Panyang pledged to collaborate for the common good, marking a new chapter of peace in Ajuong Payam.
This event stands as a testament to the power of dialogue, tradition, and faith in healing divisions and fostering lasting reconciliation.
By Juba Times