Western Lakes State citizens emphasize that presence of weapons in the hands civilians and land grabbing are some causes of conflict in their community.
The citizens point out that cattle keepers have upper hands in the ongoing conflict, while land grabbing is another contributor to problems in the town among intellectuals.
Former Chairperson of students in Rumbek University Mapuor Matueny stresses that it is the role of the government to disarm civilians.
Another citizen at Rumbek University, Deborah Adut Maker says land disputes and robbery are main causes of conflict in Rumbek as both communities often disagree over boundaries.
The citizens call on their youth to spend more time in agriculture and do away with revenge killing and cattle rustling.