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Alleged criminal Pibor youth to be repatriated from Akobo-official

Author: Nyathong William | Published: February 1, 2025

Armed youth walk through a village in South Sudan’s Pibor region. Photo: AFP

Authorities in Jonglei’s Akobo have set an eight-day deadline for their Greater Pibor counterparts to repatriate their youths allegedly charged with committing crimes

According to the Commissioner Pouk Nyang, a delegation from Akobo had between the 26th to the 29th of January engaged with representatives from the greater Pibor administrative area in discussions aimed at addressing pressing security issues.

“I sent two youth leaders from Walgak and another  from Akobo along with a  chief from Walgak and a paramount chief in Akobo East. The  commissioners of Uror and Nyirol and two women leaders also participated in a meeting”, he said.

Mr. Nyang said the  deal reached targets Pibor youths residing in the Lou Nuer territory for their role in crimes such as abduction, cattle raiding, and killings.

“So they had an agreement with the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to call back the youths who are wandering in our territory, abducting children and women, raiding cattle, and also killing some travelers  on the road.

He added that following the eight-day period, there are plans to meet again in the bush with the greater Pibor delegation in a bid to restoring peace and ensuring security for travelers and residents alike.

“We can meet with the delegation from the Greater Pibor in the bush, and this is when now the peace is.”

Commissioner  dispatched a delegation comprising youth leaders, a chief from Walgak, and a paramount chief from Akobo East to the recent talks in Greater Pibor.

The meetings also included various community representatives from Wurol and Nyirol, reflecting a unified effort towards fostering peace and collaboration among the communities.

Eye Radio has reached the Pibor administrators for a comment.

 

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