Eastern Equatoria communities make peace – No more raids, grazing land disputes

A three- day cross border peace conference has been held in Budi County in Eastern Equatoria state.

The objective was to address issues of insecurity between neighboring communities in the state, according to the state minister of Law enforcement.

Charles Ambrose Lokonoi said this is the third peace conference and that another conference will be held in Hiyala before the end of this month.

Speaking to Eye Radio, Mr. Lokonoi said he is certain this time round cases of insecurity will reduce in the state:

“It was colorful. So it went well. The outcome was very fruitful; so people have reconciled and they have decided to co-exist and to continue their normal their normal co-existence.

“The agreement shows that they have to abandon cattle rustling and dispute over grazing land.”

The participants were representatives from Kapoeta East, Toposa of Kapoeta East, some from Kapoeta South and Budi counties and some parts of Ikwoto bordering Uganda.

The Karamoja and peace actors from Uganda also attended smoothly.”

The cross-border conference was organized by the Diocese of Torit in collaboration with Norwegian Church Aid.