Central Equatoria MPs raise concerns of armed pastoralists
Monday, 25 June 2012 09:13 Muna Tesfai South Sudan >>> . The Central Equatoria State Parliament raised a motion raising concern about the massive movement of pastoralists in Kajo-Keji, Lainya and Yei river counties. The matter was brought forward by five Members of Parliament from Kajo-Keji, Morobo, Yei River County and two signatories from Juba County. Kajo-Keji County MP, Dabe Francis Elisama said in May alone, six groups were reported to have entered Nyepo and Liwolo Payams. Elisama said the herdsmen are a security threat because they move around with guns. "Some of the peasants have fled their farms as most of the pastoralists possess guns and threaten the local people. Thus the safety and security of lives and property solely rests on the shoulders of Central Equatoria State Government. The massive movement and storming by these huge herds of cattle cause a great deal of threat of destruction of crops, vegetation, ecology, and bio-diversity of our land. The State Minister of Animal Resources Paul Ladu Bureng said the matter is already being addressed by the Council of Ministers. Ladu Bureng said the Council is considering penalties and fines for the herds people. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
