The National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday resolves to summon Defence, Interior, National Security Ministers and Western Equatoria State Governor next Monday to explain deteriorating security situation in Mundri West County and other parts of the region.
Speaker Manasseh Magok Rundial rules in favour of the summon of Kuol Manyang Juuk, Jadalla Augustino Wani, Mobuto Mammur Mete and Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro to appear in the Augus House on June 1 as public opinion demands.
Central Equatoria State, Yei River County Member of Parliament Paul Yoane Bonju Lasuba attributes conflicts in South Sudan to lack of justice, evidenced by impunity for wrong doers who go unpunished for all sorts of grave crimes.
Western Equatoria State Member of Parliament Festo Kumba observes that the war seems likely to engulf the whole country because SPLM/A in Opposition leader Dr Riek Machar has many sympathizers all over South Sudan.
The ministerial summon resolution follows an urgent motion raised by Mundri West County legislator Murad Meseka as killings continue in the area including that of the County Executive Director.
Parliamentarians among others Lakes State’ Paul Mayom Akech and Eastern Equatoria State’s Julius Moilinga are demanding the government to provide urgent humanitarian aid to conflict victims in Mundri.