Jonglei governor calls for peace and stability in Uror ahead of elections

The caretaker Governor of Jonglei State, Moses Majok Gatluak, has urged residents of Uror County to embrace peace and unity to maintain stability ahead of the upcoming elections.

According to a statement from his office, Governor Majok made the appeal on Sunday while attending a prayer service in Yuai, the county headquarters.

Addressing the congregation, the governor called on residents to promote peace, maintain stability in their communities and support the state leadership’s efforts to foster unity.

The appeal follows his recent tour of several counties in northern Jonglei, where communities have been affected by conflict and humanitarian crises.

Fighting between government forces, the SPLA-IO and White Army militia has displaced more than 240,000 civilians in parts of northern Jonglei State, according to UN agencies.

Although the violence has since eased, the humanitarian situation remains dire.