Western Equatoria State should organize security forces to accompany traders from Rasuolu to Maridi County, Yei mayor appeals.
Mayor Silvano Ali Sanguson says Yei is not responsible for guarding the traders, Radio Easter reports.
He says no security arrangement can be made from Central Equatoria State without permission from the Western Equatoria.
Yei-Maridi road is insecure from ongoing insurgency in parts of Western and Central Equatoria.