Heads of cattle being driven elsewhere in South Sudan

A peace conference has started in Mundri, Western Equatoria, to resolve disputes between pastoralists and local farmers in the area.

In October 2014, the fighting erupted after cattle destroyed farms. Several people were injured, including a little girl.

The chief guest of the two-day conference told Eye Radio that the meeting will discuss how to address insecurity caused by cattle raids.

The pastoralists from Lakes, Central Equatoria, Jonglei states seek pastures in the area.

Hon Joseph Ngere, who represents Mundri in the national parliament, says delegates from the home states of the cattle keepers are participating in the conference.

“The agenda of the conference is the likelihood of them to be taken back to their places because there are no logical reasons for them to be around while the eco-environment in South Sudan, particularly in our neighbor in Yirol is just the same,” said Hon Ngere.

Hon Ngere says chiefs from Western Equatoria, Central Equatoria, Lakes and Jonglei are attending the conference.