The conflict, sparked by contested grazing land, displaced families, mostly women and children, from Koggi village and destroyed numerous homes.
A committee, appointed by Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla and led by the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, concluded a dialogue on Thursday to address the violence.
Wilson Ceaser, Press Secretary in the Office of the Commissioner in Terekeka County, told Sudans Post that: “The two communities reconciled during the dialogue and agreed to go back to their homes. The land disputes for grazing animals that raised tensions in Terekeka will be under the control of the government.”
The state government intervened a day after the clashes began, deploying security forces to stabilise the area. Addressing displaced residents, Governor Jadalla condemned the violence, attributing it to political motives.
“We must reject the politics of division. This problem is not caused by you (the victims)—it is stirred by some political actors with selfish agendas. You are all Mundari people. Unity, not division, must define our way forward,” he said.
Food supplies were delivered to affected families during the visit. Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado, Acting Minister of Information and Communication, expressed optimism about the resolution, stating, “The Governor’s timely intervention has greatly calmed the situation. We expect that displaced persons will begin returning home in the coming days with the support they need.”
Paramount Chief Abraham Gai of Terekeka County acknowledged the government’s efforts, saying, “We are thankful for the Governor’s presence. We now look to the government to handle this matter with urgency and care.”
The violence initially claimed eight lives and injured 18, escalating before the dialogue. The government’s delegation included senior officials, such as the State Advisor for Peace and Security, Angelo Daya, and ministers of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs, Peacebuilding, Trade and Industry, and Roads and Bridges, alongside security personnel.
While the reconciliation offers hope for peace, the region remains fragile as displaced families prepare to return and rebuild.
