South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Awan Achiek
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, On Wednesday, dismantled a temporary settlement camp that had been housing over 8,000 individuals displaced by recent conflicts between the SSPDF and SPLA-IO.
Last week, more than 8,900 individuals fled to Morobo town from Panyume, Kendila, Girili, and Waima due to the fighting between the SSPDF and SPLA-IO forces.
During his address to the thousands of displaced persons in Morobo town, Governor Jadalla encouraged them to return to their ancestral homes, stating that stability has returned to the area.
“Everybody should return home, take your plastic sheet, and go home to rebuild your house. Take your food and start a new life at your home,” Jadalla urged.
He emphasized the importance of returning to their ancestral homes to commence farming in order to boost food production.
“You may find that your farm has been destroyed. We will not support setting up a camp here; we will only establish a camp for those who are in dire need of assistance,” he said.
He explained that the state is unable to establish a camp for displaced persons due to the deteriorating economic crisis in the country.
“We will not allow the establishment of a camp. We all know the weather in this country, especially the economic challenges. Our economy is struggling; if you have farmland, you should go and farm.”
He believes that resettling displaced persons to their ancestral homes will help them address the hunger crisis caused by the massive displacement of farmers in the county.
“Agriculture is a vital field that can enable a poor person to survive, and I encourage you to plant teak and coffee. I urge all of you to embrace agriculture,” he said.
For his part, Charles Data Bullen, Commissioner of Morobo County, stated that the displaced persons are in dire need of food, shelter, and clothing.
“The internally displaced population is facing serious challenges such as lack of food, property, shelter, and clothing,” said Data.
“The most affected individuals are women, pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, and those facing security threats throughout the county.”
