Five Governors Brief National Assembly Committee On States Security
The Jonglei State Governor Kuol Manyang Juuk has revealed that five governors were summoned by the national committee for defence and security at the South Sudan legislative assembly to discuss the insecurity issues especially in the vast state of Jonglei. 16 May 2013 By Jacob Achiek Jok BOR, 15 May 2013 [Gurtong] – “You remember, in the month of May I was summoned or five governors were summoned by the specialized committee in the assembly on security defence and public order,” the Governor of Jonglei state said. He said that the governors were from the states that have some insecurity and experiencing cattle raiding and killing of innocent people, child abduction and theft especially in Jonglei state. The governor said that they went and gave their reports and answered some queries from the standing committee. Kuol said that committee prepares the reports and recommendation to the national assembly. He said they were called to attend the presentation of their findings and recommendations. “We were invited to attend and we did attend the presentation which centred on what to be done with regards to this security which is facing the states especially in my case of Jonglei,” he said. Governor said that their presentation was good and it was lively as they give their support to the recommendation that were made by specialized committee adding that all were dealing with insecurity being faced by the states which they have appreciated. “The recommendation was on how we handle the case of Yau Yau, and other state where there is insecurity,” said Manyang. He said that states were not given security funds, so the budget for security in the state shall be increased as the case of Yau Yau rebellion has to be given full attention by government. He said that they will see whether state emergency or it will be a war declared against Yau Yau and that will be assembly to decide which way will go. Kuol said the roads were also found to be other challenges facing the state for the delivery of social services, economic development, and security services to the people. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has said that the security in Pibor is deteriorating due to the looting and displacement affecting civilians and humanitarian organizations that have occurred in recent days. The UNMISS is particularly alarmed by reports about the involvement in some of the incidents of allegedly defected and ill-disciplined members of security forces, as well as by statements issued by David Yau Yau’s led armed group (South Sudan Democratic Movement/Army) demanding civilians to leave the towns of Pibor, in Jonglei, and Kapoeta, in Eastern Equatoria State. About 11,000 people mainly civilian comprising of women and children have fled the volatile Jonglei State to Juba, the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Affairs has said in the latest bulletin. An assessment according to the bulletin conducted on 7 May says that; “the displaced communities reported that they fled ongoing hostilities in Pibor County, particularly since January 2013. The hostilities have destroyed civilian property, houses and other structures.” According to the findings, majority of the displaced people arrived in March 2013, adding communities in Juba continue to absorb new arrivals as the situation continues to deteriorate. “Given concerns about unaccompanied minors, shelter needs, lack of health and education facilities, the protection cluster has recommended that partners in these sectors consider assessment to establish the precise needs and the appropriate response,” added the Bulletin. Posted in: Home, Governance, Parliaments -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
