The Minister of Information in Fashoda State says river transport routes have been re-opened to allow traders move goods in Kaka, Kodok and Malakal.

The routes were closed during violence in 2013.

Othor Akouj says the state government resolved to re-open the river transport after they provided security.

“The river transport routes have been re-opened, and boats are now moving from Kodok to Malakal and from Malakal to Kodok and from Kodok to Renk,” he said.

He says the routes will allow the traders to transport goods especially the ones that have been imported from Sudan to Upper Nile region.

Mr. Akouj says there were fewer trade activities being carried in the area due to the closure of the river routes.

He says the presence of security and peace in the area has encouraged the state government to re-open routes.

“Vehicles are moving from Kaka to Kodok and then to Malakal and this is showing that there are security and stability in the state,” Akouj said.

Mr. Akouj says there were no attacks since the routes were re-opened recently.