South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Mayak Majak Madit Tokjok
The commissioner of Rumbek East County, Zacharia Malual Anyuon, has urged the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to excavate 15-meter-deep drainage along both sides of the road to protect against flooding from random rain events.
This action is necessary to prevent flooding before water levels in the river rise. The placement of culverts in high-risk areas falls under the responsibility of African Resources Cooperation (ARC) in collaboration with the national government.
“Last year, from July to November, flooding severely disrupted the movement of people and their goods. Numerous farms and houses were inundated. UNMISS has responded positively to our request and has committed to playing its part, as promoting peace is the UN’s role, and maintaining road connections is a key aspect of their mission in South Sudan,” he told The Dawn in an exclusive interview.
He stated that the civilian population of Rumbek East County is heavily engaged in farming. The organic foods grown in South Sudan’s fertile land include a variety of nutritious options, such as proteins and vitamins, which are essential for a healthy diet.
He emphasized that Rumbek East County should not depend on foreign foods imported from neighboring countries like Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda. He warned pastoralists to keep their cattle away from agricultural areas since agricultural activity is the primary source of wealth that promotes self-reliance and financial stability, Anyuon added.
During an interview with The Dawn on the occasion of the 42nd Anniversary of SPLA Day, commemorated in Rumbek Freedom Square on Friday, Anyuon mentioned that the security situation in the county is stable.
He noted that Governor Rin Tueny Mabor has implemented effective security measures throughout the state. This protection of human lives and property has encouraged the people of Rumbek East to focus their energy on agricultural production.
