By Deng Ghai Deng<\/p>\n
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Acholi Community in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has rejected Limur Multipurpose Water & Resource Development Project.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The insist that consultations were not done on project, recently tabled cabinet by South Sudan\u2019s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng before cabinet.<\/p>\n In a press release on Tuesday, David Otim Okot, Chairperson of Acholi Community in Magwi County, expressed skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the project.<\/p>\n He cited lack of environmental and social impact assessment, coupled with inadequate community engagement as factors contribution to the objection.<\/p>\n \u201cThe suspicious and questionable project did not seek prior approval from the Acholi Community Leadership, and we consider this conduct deeply contemptible,\u201d Okot stated.<\/p>\n Okot emphasized that without essential infrastructure in place, constructing a dam would worsen existing logistical challenges in the area, adding that the South Sudan-Uganda border dispute should take precedence before any infrastructural developments proceed.<\/p>\n The $98 million Dollars joint venture between South Sudan and Uganda, aimed at developing critical water infrastructure, has drawn significant criticism for its failure to engage with local leaders.<\/p>\n Okot further condemned the project\u2019s promotion, alleging that it involved \u201copaque consultations\u201d favoring political elites while undermining local governance structures.<\/p>\n He highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure improvements, noting that all three major bridges connecting Magwi to Juba are currently in disrepair.<\/p>\n \u201cRehabilitating road infrastructure and constructing bridges should take precedence to improve connectivity and access,\u201d Okot asserted.<\/p>\n \u201cWe therefore disassociate the Acholi Community from this suspicious project and its potential negative repercussions. The Community shall not be held responsible for any issues arising from it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n The Acholi Community is calling on both state and national governments to redirect their efforts toward addressing critical infrastructure needs rather than advancing the Limur project without genuine consultation.<\/p>\n Last week, national Council of Ministers has deferred discussions on a proposed joint dam construction project between Uganda and South Sudan.<\/p>\n Minister Mai told the cabinet that the main objective of the project is to construct two dams aimed at improving irrigation and water supply in both Uganda and South Sudan.<\/p>\n This initiative includes the establishment of irrigation schemes to provide water for people and livestock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Deng Ghai Deng Acholi Community in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has rejected Limur Multipurpose Water & Resource Development Project. The insist that consultations were not done on project, recently tabled cabinet by South Sudan\u2019s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng before cabinet. 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