By Otto Abut| CRN|Juba|July,20,2026
Two neighboring communities in Kapoeta East County have agreed to end hostilities and restore peaceful coexistence following a peace dialogue facilitated by the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore.
The reconciliation meeting brought together representatives from Lotuba/Lotiyan Boma and Naliwatom Boma in Mogos Payam to address recent revenge killings and cattle raids involving the Jie community of Lopet Payam in the Kesengor Administrative Area and the Mogos community.
During the dialogue, the two communities adopted several resolutions aimed at restoring peace and rebuilding trust. They agreed to end all forms of violence, resume peaceful coexistence as they had before the recent conflict, and reopen roads to allow the free movement of people, goods, and services. They also committed to strengthening good neighborly relations through dialogue and cooperation.
The communities further pledged to support the forthcoming general elections and reaffirmed their support for President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM).
In addition, they agreed to allow the government’s judicial process to take its course regarding the killing of the late Kapoeta East County Commissioner, Hon. Stephen Lowasio, and vowed to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
As part of his peace mission to promote reconciliation and stability across Eastern Equatoria State, Governor Lobong met with local leaders, elders, chiefs, and Jie traditional leaders. He commended both communities for choosing dialogue over violence and urged them to safeguard the gains made during the peace meeting by rejecting revenge attacks and working together to foster lasting peace and development in Kapoeta East County.
The governor also visited Lotiyan, where he delivered a similar message emphasizing reconciliation, security, community unity, and respect for the rule of law.
The reconciliation marks another significant step in the Eastern Equatoria State Government’s efforts to reduce intercommunal violence and strengthen stability in areas that have long been affected by recurring cattle raids and retaliatory attacks.