Torit Catholic Diocese Apostolic Administrator says the recent fight between citizens and army in Ikwoto County of Eastern Equatoria State was unfortunate.
Monsignor Thomas Oliha asks South Sudanese to avoid violence of any kind by all means, Radio Emmanuel reports.
The Apostolic administrator calls on people to forgive one another at all costs.
Monsignor Oliha says forgiveness is the only way to accept one another as one people.
He advises the government to strengthen legal institutions to promote peace and justice.