Wau governor announces measure to reduce violence along border
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July 21, 2017 [WAU] - The Governor of Wau State Andrea Mayar Acho said
his government has taken drastic measures to deal with the growing
violence and insecurity across the border areas with the neighbouring
states.
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Wau state governor Andrea Mayar Acho (ST Photo)
Governor Acho made his remark Friday while addressing civilians of
Manyang village in the eastern part of state capital which borders
with Tonj in the north and Gogrial states in the south.
He urged the traditional chiefs to help the state government to
restore security and to advise the youth to avoid border
confrontations.
“You must talk to your sons, tell them now to not fight themselves or
block the roads. They have to be peaceful with one another,” he said.
Acho also called on the inhabitants to remain calm and distance
themselves from any violence that appears in the neighbouring borders.
“You the local residents, you should live in a peaceful co-existence
with your neighbours without any problem, we are all in peace as a
peaceful state,” Acho told civilians upon his visit to Manyang on
Saturday.
He said his government is working closely with his counterparts in
neighbouring Tonj and Gogirial states to deal with the cross borders
violence in the area.
Governor Acho said Tonj and Gogrial states are also doing the same
with him to preserve security and stability of the citizens.
Since last June, fighting between Aguok and Apuk youth involved the
community of Wan-Bai of Wau state backing Apuk.
Last week, dozens of people were killed and scores were injured during
the clashes. Also, hundreds fled the state to neighbouring states.
(ST)
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