SPLM SG Meets Greater Tonj Peace and Reconciliation Forum to Discuss Peace Efforts

The SPLM Secretary General, Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, warmly received a high-level delegation from the Greater Tonj Peace and Reconciliation Forum at the National SPLM Secretariat, led by the forum's Chairman, Hon. Ring Deng Ading. The high-level meeting was attended by SPLM Secretary for States and Membership Affairs, Cde. Makuc Aru, and SPLM Deputy Secretary for Peace and Reconciliation, Cde. Jachinto Matia.

During the meeting, SPLM Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit strongly condemned the ongoing violence in the strongest terms possible, declaring that no citizen deserves to die and calling for an immediate end to bloodshed and the destruction of property.

Furthermore, the Secretary General assured the group of his full support for the initiative and encouraged them to focus more efforts on the people on the ground, advising them that any dialogue or peace conference should have its venue in Tonj town to be close to the players and bring people together.

Speaking on behalf of the SPLM Peace and Reconciliation Secretariat, Cde. Jachinto Matia affirmed that the SPLM desires to see every citizen, movement affiliate, and community across South Sudan live in peace without any further escalation of bloodshed or destruction. He noted that leadership members agree that peace must be placed above everything else. He further stated the Secretariat's full support to ensure peace prevails in Greater Tonj, Warrap State, and neighboring regions.

Forum Secretary General Cde. Moris Mabior Awik briefed the Secretariat on the communal violence affecting the Greater Tonj region, noting that the conflict has persisted for many years. He detailed that the violence has engulfed the entire region of Tonj in Warrap State. with the exception of few communities who remain the only peaceful communities among the communities of Greater Tonj. He expressed deep appreciation for the National SPLM Secretariat's hospitality and support for their grassroots engagement strategy, noting that the Warrap State Governor has granted official approval for these peace efforts.

Guided by this leadership vision, the forum will integrate these strategic insights to ensure community-driven reconciliation takes root at the grassroots. The SPLM remains steadfastly committed to working hand-in-hand with local leaders to restore long-term stability, harmony, and safety to the people of Greater Tonj as they pave a peaceful pathway toward upcoming general elections.