SPLM SG Meets Twic County Delegation to Discuss Peace and Reconciliation

SPLM Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit chaired a high-level pre-dialogue meeting at the party national secretariat in Juba to address the security situation and escalating tensions between the Twic and Ngok communities. The consultative session brought together senior party leadership and a delegation of leaders from Twic County of Warrap State, headed by the Chairman of the Twic community, Hon. Angelo Ngot, to establish a peaceful path forward.

The meeting was attended by SPLM Deputy Secretary General Cde. Baba Medan Konyi, SPLM Secretary for Political Affairs, Mobilization, and Organization Cde. Amb. John Andurga Duku, SPLM Secretary for States and Membership Affairs Cde. Makuc Aru, and SPLM Deputy Secretary for Peace and Reconciliation Cde. Jashinto Matia.

During the deliberations, participants reviewed the situation affecting the local populations and agreed on the imperative of restoring calm on the ground. Speaking on behalf of the SPLM leadership following the session, Cde. Amb. John Andurga Duku announced that the party has officially resolved that all tensions must be de-escalated while active consultations continue between the two communities. He emphasized that the core objective of the leadership is to guide the process toward a sustainable, peaceful solution to the ongoing disputes through dialogue.

Ambassador Duku reaffirmed the SPLM’s commitment to fostering peace and community reconciliation, assuring the public that the party leadership will keep all stakeholders informed as direct engagements between the leadership and local communities progress.