Ikwoto, Budi communities request peace dialogue

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Didinga communities of Budi County and the neighbouring Ikwoto County called for peace dialogue to resolve their differences.
 
The two communities placed their request to the state government and the Catholic Diocese of Torit during the peace dialogue at Lorege, Lotukei in Budi County, Emmanuel Radio reported.
 
Torit Catholic Diocese Vicar General Arkangelo Lokoro Pio tasked the two county commissioners of Budi and Ikwoto to meet the request before Christmas.
 
Fr Arkangelo appreciated the outcome of the Lorege dialogue that resulted in a final peace agreement between the Toposa and Didinga communities.
 
State advisor on peace and security Claudio Suleiman Liling said Eastern Equatoria Government and the Church would discuss the demand for Budi and Ikwoto peace dialogue.
 
Mr Liling asked the communities to maintain in harmony and celebrate Christmas in peace.
 
The advisor also called for voluntary disarmament, saying security was the responsibility of every citizen.