South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Simon Deng
The governor of Warrap State, Bol Wek Agoth, has reported that displaced communities in Warrap are facing a dire humanitarian situation regarding access to shelter, healthcare, and clean drinking water.
“Governor Agoth stated that Warrap State is now calm following the completion of disarmament and the peace and reconciliation campaign. However, he noted that many displaced persons are still living without shelter, clothing, or access to medicine and clean drinking water,” he said on Tuesday after briefing Albino Akol Atak, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management.
“The Governor of Warrap State called for a multi-pronged approach that addresses the needs of vulnerable populations on the ground, while also considering the citizens of Warrap State who are being pushed to the brink as they migrate back to South Sudan from Kakuma in Kenya,” he added.
Governor Agoth revealed that his priorities include road construction, stating that the development of feeder roads will support durable solutions by opening up markets, promoting social integration, and enabling access to services.
He praised humanitarian actors, including the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Kong Koc Consortium, for their efforts in road rehabilitation and the construction of courthouses and prisons.
Albino Akol Atak, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, indicated that the challenges facing Warrap State will be prioritised by his ministry.
“The Minister and his team in the National Government indicated that the priorities submitted by the Governor will be addressed through the delivery of humanitarian items, focusing first on the worst-affected areas such as Tonj East and Tonj South Counties, followed by other counties,” Atak said.
“The two leaders agreed that the long-term solution to the problems in Warrap State is to strengthen resilience and improve the communities’ self-reliance by engaging in agriculture and other productive activities,” he concluded.
