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Jonglei launches consultations after new community clashes

By , based on Radio Tamazuj

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Acting Jonglei State governor Moses Majok Gatluak has launched local consultations between representatives of the Ayual and Hol communities to ease tensions. Twelve delegates from Twic East and Duk were appointed on 4 October, as clashes have resumed in recent weeks, Radio Tamazuj reports.

The acting governor of South Sudan’s Jonglei State, Moses Majok Gatluak, has launched consultations to ease tensions between the communities of Twic East and Duk. On 4 October, he appointed two 12-member delegations tasked with engaging with their communities, Radio Tamazuj reports.

The clashes pit the Ayual of Twic East against the Hol of Duk. The conflict has continued since 2023, and new clashes have been reported in recent weeks. Jonglei sends 24 officials to ease tensions after clashes

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