Bor Mayor issues immediate ban on local bushmeat sales

The Bor Municipal Council in Jonglei State has issued a provisional order banning the sale of bush meat in Bor town this week.

The order, numbered 15/2026, references section 57 of the Local Government Act of 2009, in conjunction with section 40 of the same Act.

According to the document dated September 11, 2026, no individual, trader, business operators, market vendor, or other entity is permitted to sell bush meat within Bor Municipal’s jurisdiction from the date of the order.

Dr. Agot Alier Leek, Mayor of Bor Municipal mentioned the order became effective immediately yesterday within the Municipal Council yesterday. 

Dr. Alier has directed block leaders and security agencies to strictly observe, enforce, and support the implementation of this order within their respective areas.

The circular also specifies that anyone found violating the order will be subject to sanctions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

There are no specific reasons provided in the provisional ban order that might have led to the decision to prohibit the sale of bush meat in Bor town.