Minister Demands Accountability
Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s acting information minister, Dominic Kang Deng, urged Jonglei’s leadership to apprehend the youth who ambushed Bahr el Ghazal traders in Bor on 12 September, taking 37 million SSP and 7,000 dollars.
Details of Bor Assault
Nine merchants suffered machete and panga wounds during the attack, which also left behind a cache of nine machetes used as evidence by police investigators.
Rights of Free Movement
Kang reminded both states that South Sudan’s constitution guarantees freedom of movement and residence, insisting that traders must feel secure anywhere within national borders.
Inter-State Cooperation
Officials from Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Jonglei have opened joint channels to trace the suspects, share intelligence and recover the stolen funds, according to Kang.
He urged citizens to remain calm, stressing that mob retaliation would jeopardise ongoing investigations and the broader quest for stability.
Women Leaders Appeal for Peace
Agau Kun Kuol, who heads the state’s Women’s Union, echoed the call for restraint, asking youth ‘to stay away from violence’ while legal processes unfold.
Kuol highlighted shared identity, noting that ‘we are all South Sudanese’ and urging sister states to safeguard the fragile gains of peace.
Path Forward for Justice
Both administrations promise transparent prosecution once arrests occur, underscoring that accountability, not collective punishment, is central to long-term inter-state harmony.