Peaceful coexistence focus on UNMISS-led Forum in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria
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MOSES YAKUDU “As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we must leave our differences behind and embrace a unified identity because we are now one state,” said Davidika Ikai, a women’s leader from Torit.
Ms. Ikai was speaking at a roundtable discussion organized by UNMISS which aimed at bringing together representatives from all communities in Kapoeta, including community and religious leaders, civil society, youth groups and women, with a view towards reframing the perceived identity of people residing in this now defunct state to enhance social cohesion and coexistence.
Five years ago, after the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) was signed by government and opposition leaders, 28 states were established to replace the previous 10 states. Following this, the states were further subdivided into 32.
South Sudan: Women rally to support amendment of peace resolutions to reconcile youth of Toposa and Buya
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“The UN and our government should broker peace here and establish Community Policing Relations Committees in the area to control the youth. They break every peace agreement, raid, beat and kill us and our daughters,” said Madalina Nahitare, a representative from the Toposa community.
A peace dialogue conducted two years ago in Napak, of Budi County, to reconcile youth of Toposa of Riwoto in Kapoeta North County and those of Buya in Budi County seemed to have initially resolved differences. However, cattle raids, roadside robberies and revenge killings resumed, with women and children among the targets.
Rural women in Eastern Equatoria State establish peace committee to address local conflicts
More than 50 women from five villages in Eastern Equatoria State have decided to establish a peace committee to deal with local conflicts. The sleeping baby might become a future member. 17 Dec 2020 Okello James
Rural women in Kudo district in Eastern Equatoria State have formed a peace committee to address grassroots conflicts in their villages.
“We will move from village to village to sensitize communities on the importance of peaceful coexistence,” said Jokomina Celso, the newly elected leader of the committee. “We are also going to advise our husbands to resolve conflicts over land and other issues amicably, because women and children are normally most affected when there are disagreements,” she added.