Unity state: New commissioner of Mayiandit County releases 12 prisoners
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By Bonifacio Taban Kuich
March 18, 2011 (BENTIU) – The newly appointed commissioner for
Mayiandit County, Simon Gadit Jiek, has set free 12 prisoners from
Rubkuay district on his first visit to the county.
Jiek who was appointed as a commissioner by the state governor Taban
Deng Gai on the March 7 in Bentiu town was welcomed by hundreds of
civilian on his first visit.
Before his appointment, Jiek had worked as an advisor for peace and
development in the Unity state government.
Jiek told Sudan Tribune on Thursday that he had freed the 12 men as
they had not been found guilty of any crime. He added that they should
never have been jailed.
He said punishments should only be given to those who disobey the rule
of law adding that he would ensure that murderers, cattle raiding and
theft would be strongly dealt with.
Cattle rustling is a major problem in South Sudan, which will become
independent in July following a referendum earlier this year.
At the event to welcome the new commissioner, Jiek said that his
priorities were to bring peace and development to the area. He urged
the community to leave behind tribalism and violence.
Jiek asked young men and women to fully participate in the development
of county by creating jobs and not being idle. He added that Mayiandit
County was ideal for agriculture and said that young people should
invest in this field and improve their farming skills to be more
productive.
Mayiandit County is, after Payinjiar County, the second poorest county
in Unity state, in terms of development and infrastructure. Jiek said
that he is hopeful that Mayiandit will be able to catch up with others
counties in Unity state.
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