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Central Equatoria governor calls for electoral dialogue

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Central Equatoria Governor Augustino Jadalla has urged newly appointed caretaker ministers to promote dialogue and peaceful participation ahead of elections in South Sudan. At their swearing-in on Monday, he also asked them to combat hate speech and intimidation, according to Eye Radio.

The governor of Central Equatoria in South Sudan, Augustino Jadalla, has urged his newly appointed caretaker ministers to promote peaceful political participation, civic awareness and dialogue as the next elections approach. He was speaking on Monday during their swearing-in, reports Eye Radio.

Augustino Jadalla also asked them to combat hate speech, intimidation, violence and political provocations. He said political differences should not lead communities to clash. The governor appointed seven caretaker ministers in the state, according to the announcement of these appointments.

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