Terekeka adopts resolutions supporting UNMISS reconciliation efforts

Communities in Terekeka have adopted a set of resolutions designed to promote reconciliation and peaceful co-existence between four counties of Gwor, Tindilu, Tali and Tijor. This came after a two day reconciliation conference organized by the Civil Affairs Division Field Office of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan – UNMISS, to reconcile the communities of Gwor and Tindilu County as well as Gwor, Tijor and Tali Counties. “These communities have over the past year, fought over cattle related raiding issues as well as grazing lands, so we decided to try to build the trust in the communities and at the same time try to ensure that they try to come up with a community resolution mechanisms,” said Olivia Victoria Davies, a civil affairs officer.

Here is Olivia Davies with details of the reconciliation process in Terekeka.