{"id":39668,"date":"2025-09-12T11:02:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=39668"},"modified":"2025-09-12T11:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:02:27","slug":"unity-state-launches-pakur-resettlement-site-as-flood-devastate-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/unity-state-launches-pakur-resettlement-site-as-flood-devastate-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Unity State launches Pakur resettlement site as flood devastate areas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>By Alan Clement<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unity State Governor, Riek Bim\u00a0 has officially launched the Pakur resettlement site, one of the areas recently reclaimed from devastating floods that displaced thousands in the state.<\/p>\n<p>According to the governor\u2019s office, the inauguration marked a major milestone in the state\u2019s efforts to reclaim land submerged by flooding and provide durable solutions for displaced families.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis launch is a symbol of hope and the first major success in reclaiming land lost to flooding,\u201d Governor Bim said in a statement and reaffirmed the state government\u2019s commitment to working with partners to deliver long-term solutions for affected communities.<\/p>\n<p>According state from\u00a0 the\u00a0 Authorities, the area covering an estimated 5,000 square kilometers, is expected to host around 1,000 households with hope to reduce congestion in Rubkona town, where many displaced families have been sheltering.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement, the ceremony, held at Pakur on Thursday was attended by representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and senior state government officials.<\/p>\n<p>The statement from the governor\u2019s office states that the new resettlement site, covering an estimated 5,000 square kilometers, is expected to host around 1,000 households. Authorities said the project will help reduce congestion in Rubkona town, where many displaced families have been sheltering.<\/p>\n<p>Stella Abayomi, the Acting Head of Field Office for UNMISS, reaffirmed the mission\u2019s support in working with the state to meet the urgent needs of affected populations. \u201cUNMISS is committed to strengthening partnerships for the delivery of humanitarian services to those most in need,\u201d Abayomi said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Officials noted that the Pakur site will also facilitate the gradual return of stability and improve access to land for farming and settlement as water levels continue to recede. The Pakur resettlement initiative is part of broader recovery efforts aimed at restoring livelihoods and enhancing resilience in flood-affected regions of Unity State.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alan Clement Unity State Governor, Riek Bim\u00a0 has officially launched the Pakur resettlement site, one of the areas recently reclaimed from devastating floods that displaced thousands in the state. 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