By Yang Ater Yang
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has expressed concern over the continuing violence along the border triangle connecting Northern Warrap, Rumbek North, and Unity State.
Speaking in Rumbek, Daniel Laat Kon Ater said the conflict is mainly driven by cattle raiding and revenge killings that have resulted in civilian deaths, displacement, and destruction of livelihoods.
“The recurrence of these attacks shows that the root causes remain unaddressed, and the absence of timely intervention is allowing the violence to spread across state lines,” he said.
CEPO condemned attacks on civilians and destruction of property, saying such actions undermine peacebuilding efforts and community stability.
The organisation called on the national and state governments to deploy coordinated security mechanisms to protect border communities and prevent further retaliatory attacks.
CEPO also urged authorities to establish a joint investigation and accountability process involving the three affected states to identify perpetrators and ensure justice through formal legal channels.
In addition, the organisation appealed for urgent inter-community dialogue involving traditional leaders, youth, and women from Northern Warrap, Rumbek North, and Unity State to agree on ceasefire measures and reconciliation mechanisms.
The organisation further called on partners, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and humanitarian agencies to strengthen protection measures, early warning systems, and humanitarian assistance for displaced families.
“Lasting peace in the triangle will not come through military response alone,” Daniel said. “It requires a political commitment to address the drivers of conflict: weak rule of law, proliferation of small arms, and unresolved disputes over grazing land and migration routes.”
He added that CEPO remains ready to support dialogue and reconciliation initiatives aimed at achieving a durable peace.
“The people of these communities deserve to live without fear. It is time for decisive action to break the cycle of violence and restore trust between communities,” he said.