{"id":24252,"date":"2024-05-01T11:21:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T11:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=24252"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T11:21:19","slug":"eastern-equatoria-demands-return-of-abducted-children-stolen-cattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/01\/eastern-equatoria-demands-return-of-abducted-children-stolen-cattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Equatoria demands return of abducted children, stolen cattle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Ijoo Bosco<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Eastern Equatoria State government has strongly condemned the recent &#8220;heinous attacks&#8221; in Kapoeta East County&#8217;s Kauto Payam.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>State Information Minister Elia John Alhaji described the killings and abductions of innocent Toposa women, children, and elders as &#8220;anti-peace elements&#8221; aiming to destabilize communities.<\/p>\n<p>He was speaking to the media during a press conference on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Elia accused Murle youth from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area of raiding thousands of cattle and committing grave human rights violations.<\/p>\n<p>He demanded the immediate return of stolen cattle, abducted children, and women.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This act poses a huge threat to the peace and stability of Kapoeta East citizens,&#8221; Mr. Elia emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>The state government urged all communities to embrace peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We must foster understanding, tolerance, and cooperation for lasting peace and development,&#8221; Mr. Elia said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the Pibor authorities to secure the safe return of those abducted, &#8220;without preconditions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our citizens&#8217; well-being and safety are our top priority. We implore all authorities to work together for a peaceful resolution to deter revenge attacks,&#8221; he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Eastern Equatoria government stands firm against violence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We will do everything to promote peace, security, and justice.&#8221; Mr. Elia declared.<\/p>\n<p>He called on peace partners to support ending these &#8220;atrocities&#8221; and creating a safe environment for all.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together, let&#8217;s build a future of harmony, respect, and upheld rights for all communities,&#8221; Mr. Elia concluded.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ijoo Bosco &nbsp; Eastern Equatoria State government has strongly condemned the recent &#8220;heinous attacks&#8221; in Kapoeta East County&#8217;s Kauto Payam. State Information Minister Elia John Alhaji described the killings and abductions of innocent Toposa women, children, and elders as &#8220;anti-peace elements&#8221; aiming to destabilize communities. 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