{"id":46167,"date":"2026-07-17T16:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=46167"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:41:59","slug":"local-government-officials-and-community-leaders-in-yei-train-on-conflict-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/local-government-officials-and-community-leaders-in-yei-train-on-conflict-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Local government officials and community leaders in Yei train on conflict resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

By James Innocent<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Community leaders, local government officials, and traditional chiefs in Yei River County have concluded a three-day conflict resolution and peacebuilding training aimed at strengthening local efforts to address community disputes and the growing challenge of youth gang activities.<\/p>\n

\u200eThe training, organised by the Organisation for Nonviolence and Development (ONAD), brought together more than 20 participants from local government structures, traditional leadership, and community stakeholders to build practical skills in conflict prevention, mediation, and peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n

\u200eSpeaking at the closing ceremony, participant Hellen Awate commended ONAD for organising the training, saying it had equipped community leaders with knowledge and practical skills to help reduce gang-related violence and other conflicts across Yei River County.<\/p>\n

\u200eShe said many communities continue to experience recurring disputes that have left residents feeling discouraged, emphasising that the newly acquired skills should now be translated into action.<\/p>\n

\u200eAwate urged fellow participants to apply what they had learned in their respective communities to promote peace and strengthen social cohesion.<\/p>\n

\u200eAnother participant, Lagu David, a senior citizen in Yei, said community leaders were committed to helping resolve conflicts involving young people through dialogue and mediation.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe called on parents to play a greater role in guiding and supervising their children to help prevent their involvement in criminal activities.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe also appealed to the government to strengthen measures against gang-related crime while promoting community dialogue and rehabilitation initiatives aimed at preventing violence and encouraging peaceful behavior.<\/p>\n

\u200eONAD Project Manager Lupai James said the organisation was encouraged by the successful completion of the training, noting that preparations for the workshop began last year despite logistical challenges that delayed its implementation.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe said ONAD plans to continue working with the trained community leaders through 2029 as part of its long-term peacebuilding program in Yei River County.<\/p>\n

\u200eAccording to Lupai, youth gangs remain one of the major security concerns in the county and require coordinated community-based responses.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe said the organisation intends to engage some gang groups directly through dialogue and peace education while working with community leaders to identify areas most affected by gang activity.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe encouraged local leaders and government administrators to continue monitoring the security situation and support planned community dialogues aimed at reducing violence.<\/p>\n

\u200eYei River County Director for Peacebuilding and Planning, James Wani Banza, urged participants to use the knowledge gained during the training with confidence and integrity despite challenges they may face while serving their communities.<\/p>\n

\u200eRepresenting the Yei River County Commissioner at the closing ceremony, Nowel Taban praised participants for their commitment throughout the three-day program.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe said peacebuilding requires collective responsibility among county authorities, local government administrators, traditional chiefs, and community members to prevent and resolve conflicts.<\/p>\n

\u200eTaban emphasised that strengthening collaboration at all levels of local governance would contribute to lasting peace and stability across Yei River County.<\/p>\n

\u200eThe training concluded on 16 July 2026, with participants reaffirming their commitment to applying the conflict resolution skills acquired during the programme to help reduce violence, strengthen community dialogue and address the growing challenge of youth gang activities in the county.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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