By Yiep Joseph<\/p>\n
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Central Equatoria state (CES) government has embarked on critical measures to end land disputes in Nyamini, Lado Payam of Juba County.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Recently, a fresh\u00a0land dispute emerged in\u00a0Lado Payam\u00a0between Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor and Bari communities<\/p>\n It started when the in Nyamini<\/p>\n Declaration of land demarcation in the area by Bari community, a move that Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor community contested, spiked the dispute. \u00a0This compelled the state government to halt demarcation and formed a committee to solve the misunderstanding.<\/p>\n Inline with conflict resolution, the state government initiated a 21-day review period to de-escalate a burgeoning land dispute in Nyamini.<\/p>\n According to CES governor\u2019s press Unit, the deputy governor, Paulino Lukudu Obede, in a community gathering, emphasized the need for calm and adherence to legal processes.<\/p>\n He ordered immediate release of individuals arrested in connection with illegal land activities but cautioned against any further unsanctioned demarcation.<\/p>\n “I am directing the Commissioner of Juba County to release those who were arrested immediately,” he said.<\/p>\n He appealed to the public to cease all the demarcation process adding that the state government is playing its role to ensure that the conflict is solve.<\/p>\n “I also call on the community of Central Equatoria State to stop all demarcation activities that have not been approved by either the state government or the county authorities,”<\/p>\n Lukudu clarified that Nyamini’s current status would remain unchanged for the duration of the 21-day period. During this time, officials will conduct a comprehensive review, collecting perspectives and recommendations from all involved parties.<\/p>\n “There will be no demarcation of land in Nyamini, and the area will remain as it is until we resolve these matters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He expressed that the process including getting the necessary information from all parties involve in the land wrangles.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter hearing from both sides, the government will sit for 21 days to critically analyse the views, opinions, and recommendations. If, within this time, the conflicting communities reach a compromise and come to the government, we will then give the go-ahead for demarcation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He assured residents that community representatives would be included in discussions at the review’s conclusion to discuss findings and determine next steps, urging peace and coexistence.<\/p>\n Adding to the call for resolution, Jacob Aligo, Central Equatoria State Minister for Peacebuilding, urged the parties to exercise honest dialogue.<\/p>\n “Solving conflict starts with understanding the underlying problems,” Aligo said<\/p>\n He highlighted the importance of bringing the involved communities together and advised the leaders to approach discussions with integrity, stating,<\/p>\n “Land demands justice by its very nature,” he said<\/p>\n The state minister of Local Government Hon. Leon Abe echoed the commitment to peaceful solutions, affirming the government’s support for legal and inclusive development.<\/p>\n “As a government, we are not against individuals or development. We are only against harmful and illegal practices,” he said.<\/p>\n On his part, Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon expressed significant frustration over persistent illegal land demarcations.<\/p>\n He indicated that some communities had repeatedly ignored official warnings, proceeding with land allocation in Nyamini without proper approvals.<\/p>\n “Some communities, including those from Elli Kare and Kuda Lo-Dimi in Lodu and Luri Payams, respectively, started demarcating land without approval,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n “These communities came to me seven times requesting to demarcate and allot land, and I clearly told them that Nyamini has unresolved issues.” He added<\/p>\n The Commissioner had previously issued an order banning all activities, citing security risks and legal concerns.<\/p>\n He emphasized that any land development requires prior approval, warning that defiance could escalate tensions.<\/p>\n As the 21-day review commences, Central Equatoria State authorities are pressing all stakeholders to prioritize peace and lawful processes to resolve the ongoing land tensions in Nyamini.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state (CES) government has embarked on critical measures to end land disputes in Nyamini, Lado Payam of Juba County. 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