Security situation calm in South Sudan’s Wau
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August 19, 2016 (WAU) – Mayor of Wau town municipal council in South
Sudan’s newly created Wau state, Akol Akol Ajith, said the security
situation in Wau town has returned to normal following, owing it to
the newly appointed governor, Andrea Mayar Acho.
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SPLA forces patrol the street of Wau town on May 16, 2016 (ST)
He said the security organs operating in the town have been doing
their level best throughout the night during their patrols.
“Since the incident of June 25, 2016, the town of Wau did not again
witness any insecurity; the situation is normal but only what remains
now is hunger, the remaining insecurity is now caused by thieves,
those who are stealing at night,” said Ajith.
“Our civilians are now enjoying their night hours, if there is any
gunshot at night, these are our night patrol dealing with the night
robbers, therefore, our people should not panic,” he said.
The official further added that civilians who fled and were seeking
shelter and protection at the United Nations compounds, in churches
and schools have now started returning to their homes, indicating the
security situation is stable.
“I want to tell our residents in Wau town that those who are at the UN
and in the church are just going there during the day of receiving
their food ration, nobody now [is] sleeping in these places; they are
just going there to receive their food,” he said.
He further said that many of those who fled to UNMISS are people have
lost their belongings and depend on the UN to provide them with basic
necessities.
He also said the state government has done enough in protecting the
civilians’ lives by offering strong security against robbers at the
residential areas.
(ST)
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