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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>A lawmaker in South Sudan\u2019s Jonglei State Legislative Assembly on Sunday urged Lou-Nuer leaders to take immediate action to contain a fresh wave of violence in Akobo County, warning that renewed clashes are threatening the already fragile security situation.<\/p>\n

Wany Bum Makhor, who represents Uror County in the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly, warned that continued inaction by key leaders\u2019 risks deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Lou-Nuer region.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir continued inaction in the face of escalating tensions raises serious questions about commitment, responsibility, and political relevance,\u201d Bum told Sudans Post on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Bum attributed the escalating violence between the South Sudan People\u2019s Defence Forces and the Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Army-In Opposition to what he described as a \u201cclear failure of political leadership\u201d among Lou-Nuer leaders.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the need to reconcile communities and facilitate the safe return of displaced populations to their homes, while urging humanitarian agencies and the state government to provide the necessary support to make resettlement efforts successful.<\/p>\n

He called on Lou-Nuer leaders, including Solomon Pur Got Dak and Denay Jock Chagor, the Minister of Wildlife, to actively engage their communities in addressing the insecurity in the area<\/p>\n

The lawmaker warned that ongoing insecurity has forced communities out of their homes, leaving them unable to return, farm their land, or rebuild their livelihoods, thereby deepening the suffering of civilians in conflict-affected areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cSilence and inaction at this time amount to complicity. I am urging all Lou-Nuer national leaders, members of parliament, state officials, and community elders to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

He called on leaders to publicly condemn the violence, directly engage commanders from both SSPDF and SPLA-IO to halt hostilities, and spearhead reconciliation and resettlement efforts.<\/p>\n

While acknowledging the role of the state government, Bum stressed that Governor Riek Gai Kok requires stronger political backing from national leaders to effectively address the crisis in Akobo and surrounding Lou-Nuer areas.<\/p>\n

The statement comes amid heightened tensions in parts of Jonglei State, where recurring clashes have contributed to cycles of displacement and instability, complicating humanitarian access and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. A lawmaker in South Sudan\u2019s Jonglei State Legislative Assembly on Sunday urged Lou-Nuer leaders to take immediate action to contain a fresh wave of violence in Akobo County, warning that renewed clashes are threatening the already fragile security situation. 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