As South Sudan reached six years on Sunday, several community members in Torit of Imotong State say life has worsened since 2013 due to economic crisis caused by the ongoing war.
Itwari Josephine Felix, a resident of Torit, recommends the government to improve service delivery so as life can return to normal, Radio Emmanuel reports.
Valarie Afara, a teacher in Torit; Afara says being in an independent country is a blessing.
He says although the country is undergoing serious challenges, citizens should work together to attain peace.
Afara urges fellow citizens to view the crisis as something that will come to an end.
Paska Ali, a student in Torit, asks SPLM and government to resolve their problems so as to have peace in the country.
She advises the warring parties to make South Sudan a better country through forgiveness and reconciliation.
The speakers spoke to Radio Emmanuel during the sixth independence anniversary in Torit on Sunday.