A peace conference aimed at resolving inter-clan conflicts in Gogrial has recommended forceful disarmament of youth in the area.

The peace conference was held in Yei last week under the mediation of the Evangelic Presbyterian Church.

The participants included traditional and church leaders, state officials, and women and youth representatives.

“The community has resolved that youth carrying arms must be disarmed forcefully, said Gogrial Governor Gregory Deng, who took part in the conference.

“Evil activities”

Gogrial is among four states on which a state of emergency was imposed by the President recently.

The communities in the area – Apuk, Kuac, and Aguok – have been fighting among themselves. But the conflict intensified around May this year. The root cause of the conflict is unclear.

“The communities also agreed to deployment of the army to come in the middle and disarm the people to abandon these evil activities they are doing,” Mr. Gregory added.

In June, President Salva Kiir, who comes from the area, directed security organs to conduct a disarmament campaign in the area. Despite of this order, fighting continued.

So far, dozens  have been killed in the series of attack.

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