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Jonglei displaced, Murle counterparts agree to peacefully coexist Representatives of the Jonglei displaced community in Mangalla County and their Murle counterparts in the Mogiri area of Central Equatoria State on Wednesday agreed to peacefully coexist. The commitment was made during a dialogue meeting held between the two rival communities in the Mogiri area. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, Atem Akuoc, the chairperson of the Mangalla IDP camp, said the meeting was fruitful, and that the two rival communities had agreed to end feuds and live peacefully through exchange visits. “People in Mangalla and those in Mogiri have been living in fear of imminent attacks. Murle traders fear that the IDP community may attack them as they take cows to Juba, and for us, in Mangalla we also live in fear. So, we both agreed to co-exist and that no one shall attack the other, he said. ....
Bor police beef up security ahead of Christmas Police authorities in Bor town of Jonglei State said preparations are ongoing to beef up security in the town as Christmas approaches. The state police commissioner, Joseph Mayen Akoon, told Radio Tamazuj Wednesday that necessary arrangements have been taken to ensure the safety of civilians and their properties during the festive season. “As police, we are mandated to protect civilians and properties. Last year, our celebrations went on well. So this year, we hope there will be no problem because for us provision of protection and security is a continuous process. Arrangements are there. Our forces are providing patrols in the town,” Mayen said. ....