Some members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have condemned the recent killing of seven civilians last week in Paloch, Maluth County of Upper Nile State.
Five others were wounded and later airlifted to Juba for further treatment in an apparent revenge attack, according to the lawmakers.
The statement, signed by members of parliament Bor Gatwiech Kuany, John Mayuol Nguoth, Tulith Kong Diu and Mut Chuol Thoa, called on members of the affected community to remain calm and wait for the law to take its course.
“As leaders and representatives of the people, we condemn the heinous killing and call upon law enforcement entities in Palouch, Maluth county to bring the perpetrators to book.
“We also call upon authorities in Ulang county to bring to book those criminals who carried out cattle rustling that triggered latest revenge attacks,” the press statement partly read.
In another press release by Gaajang Community Association in Europe dated January 21, 2021 and signed by five, among them the chairperson of the association, Mases Mawich Thok, called on leaderships to expedite peace process to prevent further intercommunal clashes in South Sudan.
“In the same note, as a community united for peace and reconciliation, we urge the Presidency to speed up the implementation of the peace agreement and finalize all outstanding issues such as security arrangement and appointment of Upper Nile State’s nominee by SPLM-IO Johnson Ulony as articulated in the RARCISS,” it partly stated.
Parties to the coalition government are yet to establish the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) as provided for in the Chapter Four of the agreement to spearhead efforts in addressing legacy of the conflict in South Sudan.
In recent months, hundreds people in some parts of the war toned South Sudan have been reported killed in revenge attacks with thousands displaced in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
However, on Thursday the deputy SSPDF Spokesperson, Col. Santo Domic told SSBC that a committee had been sent headed by a senior general to investigate the matter.