Renewed clashes have been reported between communities in Duk and Twic East counties in Jonglei State, prompting civil society groups to call for immediate government intervention. Bol Deng Bol, the chairperson of the National Civil Society Coalition, condemned the renewed fighting and expressed concern over the recurring conflict that has been ongoing for a long time. According to Bol, the latest violence was preceded by earlier attacks and recent mobilization on both sides, indicating that fighting was likely to occur.
Bol Deng Bol's group, INTREPID-South Sudan, is based in Bor and has been actively pushing for government action to prevent the conflict. He stated that attempts to prevent the latest violence included deploying a small number of soldiers to the area, but the deployment failed to stop the fighting. Bol criticized the government's response, saying authorities did not act early enough despite warnings and proposals from communities and civil society groups.
The conflict between Duk and Twic East communities has been a longstanding issue, with successive governments in Jonglei failing to find a lasting solution. Bol accused some political actors of using community tensions for political and military mobilization. He emphasized that the caretaker government needs to prioritize resolving this conflict through dialogue to prevent further violence and protect communities and livelihoods.
Civil society groups remain hopeful that the caretaker government will address the conflict and work towards a lasting solution. Bol appealed to the government to take immediate action to resolve the conflict, which has been exacerbated by the recent mobilization on both sides. The conflict has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in the area, with many communities likely to be affected.
The renewed fighting in Duk and Twic East counties comes at a time when the country is facing various challenges, including a growing humanitarian crisis. The European Union recently warned the caretaker government about the growing humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the situation. The conflict in Jonglei State has significant implications for the country's overall peace and stability.
Bol Deng Bol's call for government action is supported by various stakeholders who are concerned about the impact of the conflict on communities. The National Civil Society Coalition has been actively engaging with the government and other stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the conflict. However, the lack of a comprehensive solution has allowed the conflict to persist, with devastating consequences for communities.
The situation in Duk and Twic East counties remains volatile, with many communities on high alert. The government has been urged to take a proactive approach to resolving the conflict, including engaging with community leaders and other stakeholders. The caretaker government's response to the conflict will be crucial in determining the country's overall peace and stability.
Key points
- The civil society groups are calling for urgent government action to address the renewed fighting between communities in Duk and Twic East counties in Jonglei State.
- The conflict has been exacerbated by the recent mobilization on both sides, and the government has been criticized for not acting early enough to prevent the violence.
- The caretaker government has been urged to prioritize resolving the conflict through dialogue to prevent further violence and protect communities and livelihoods.
