Peace rallies have started in Western Bahr El Ghazal State's Jur River County and Warrap State's Gogrial East County to resolve the conflict between the Marial Wau Community and the Apuk Giir Community. The conflict has resulted in continuous deadly attacks, cattle raiding, and revenge killings despite efforts from the governments of the two neighboring states, faith groups, and civil society organizations. The rallies aim to unite the communities of Greater Marial Wau and Greater Apuk.
According to Jur River County Commissioner Santino Madut Akech, the peace activities started last week in Bahr El Shargi and Tharkueng Payam. The events are being held in various locations, including Luonyaker, with the main purpose of promoting unity between the two communities. Commissioner Akech stated that the peace ceremonies are crucial in resolving the matters related to recent deadly clashes between the border communities.
Warrap State Information and Communication Minister William Wol Mayom praised intellectuals for taking practical steps for peace and community cohesion. He stated that the reconciliation and peace rallies are intended to resolve the matters related to recent deadly clashes between the border communities. Minister Wol added that the intellectuals from both communities have initiated the peace dialogues, with support from the peace mechanisms between Warrap and Western Bahr El Ghazal State.
The peace rallies started in Wau Town in Western Bahr El Ghazal State and Kuajok Town of Warrap State. Another peace rally was held in Luonyaker in Gogrial East County, Warrap State. The rallies are a significant step towards resolving the conflict, which has caused immense suffering for the communities involved.
The conflict between the Marial Wau Community and the Apuk Giir Community has been ongoing for some time, with both communities experiencing significant losses. The peace rallies are an effort to bring the communities together and promote peaceful coexistence. The rallies have been organized with the support of local authorities, faith groups, and civil society organizations.
The peace processes between Apuk Giir and Marial Wau communities are crucial in promoting peace and stability in the region. The rallies have brought together intellectuals and community leaders from both sides, who are working together to find a lasting solution to the conflict. The support from local authorities and peace mechanisms has been instrumental in facilitating the peace dialogues.
The peace rallies are a positive step towards resolving the conflict, and the communities are hopeful that they will lead to a lasting solution. The rallies will continue in various locations, with the aim of promoting unity and peaceful coexistence between the Marial Wau Community and the Apuk Giir Community.
Key points
- The peace rallies started on September 18, 2026, in Bahr El Shargi and Tharkueng Payam.
- The rallies aim to unite the communities of Greater Marial Wau and Greater Apuk.
- The intellectuals from both communities have initiated the peace dialogues, with support from the peace mechanisms between Warrap and Western Bahr El Ghazal State.
