{"id":16079,"date":"2023-07-21T11:10:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=16079"},"modified":"2023-07-21T11:10:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:10:58","slug":"new-police-post-in-mundri-east-gives-hope-for-greater-security-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/21\/new-police-post-in-mundri-east-gives-hope-for-greater-security-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"New police post in Mundri East gives hope for greater security, safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As South Sudan approaches a critical juncture in its political history with this young nation gearing up for its first-ever elections in 2024, communities in Western Equatoria, and indeed, across the country are still contending with frequent outbreaks of conflict, criminality and rebuilding their lives as best as possible in the aftermath of past civil wars.<\/p>\n

In this context, boosting rule of law and ensuring civilians are protected is, therefore, a key mandated priority for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).<\/p>\n

The UN Peacekeeping mission\u2019s Field Office in Yambio recently handed over a newly constructed police post in Mundri East County, through its Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) programme, which uses small-scale, infrastructure-focused interventions to address urgent public needs.<\/p>\n

Located in Lakamandi\u00a0payam\u00a0<\/em>[administrative division], where residents have been plagued by a rising crime rate, these new police post answers many residents\u2019 hopes as, in the past, perpetrators have not been brought to justice since there was no law enforcement presence in the area, reveals Charles Uro Damata, acting payam<\/em>\u00a0chief for Lakamadi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great achievement for us in Lakamadi and signals the beginning of a fully functioning justice system and enhanced security in the area,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Acting Police Inspector for the greater Mundri area, Colonel Pelegon Fraizer, agreed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis police post is bound to stabilize the security situation in Lakamadi and deter crime. When an area is stable, development automatically happens. So, we can expect long term benefits as well and residents can now access services, farm their lands without fear,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For Pastor\u00a0Jacob Samson Lion of the Episcopal Church in Lakamadi, the newly built police post is a beacon of hope that will promote accountability and ensure that every offender, no matter how highly placed they are in society, will face the consequences of their actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative tells us that we must abide by the laws of our land. Nobody is exempt from justice and any bad behaviors must and will be corrected,\u201d he averred.<\/p>\n

Constructed by local implementing partner\u00a0Community Youth Development Aid organization (CYDA), the new structure consists of five offices and four detention cells meant to accommodate male, female, and juvenile offenders separately.<\/p>\n

Thomas Bazawi a representative from the UN Peacekeeping mission\u2019s Protection, Transition and Reintegration Section encouraged community members to cooperate with the police.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project has many aims: It inspires confidence in communities, builds better relationships between civilians and law enforcement personnel, upholds the rule of law and, importantly, enhances human rights of prisoners by giving them a dignified detention so that upon completing their sentences, they can reintegrate and become productive members of society,\u201d he stated at the handover ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge all community members to work with the police and build sustained peace not only in Lakamadi but in surrounding areas as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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