South Sudan ‘working hard’ to clear rivers to ease drainage – Machar

JUBA – South Sudan’s First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny has said that his government is working hard to clear rivers of weeds in order to ease drainage that is widely believed to resolve the ongoing flooding in Unity State.

Machar who is also the leader of the main armed opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-I) made the remarks during a meeting with the commissioner of Rubkona County Gatluak Wichar Nyah at his office in Juba on Monday.

“The national government is very cognizant of the current flooding situation in Unity State, we are working hard to make sure that our rivers are cleared to ease the flow of water,” Machar who is a staunch supporter of river dredging initiative said.

In a statement, the press secretary in the office of Rubkona County Commissioner Koang Bol Chiengjok said the Gatluak made a presentation to the First Vice President on the devastating flooding in the County.

“On Monday, 12/12/2022, Hon. Commissioner Gatluak Wichar paid a visit the First Vice President and chairman of SPLMA IO, Dr. Riek Machar Teny in his office,” the statement extended to Sudans Post this afternoon reads in part.

“During the meeting, the commissioner made an extended presentation on the current humanitarian situation in Rubkona County and unity state at large. The presentation elaborated on the achievements and challenges the County government has experienced as it battles this current natural calamity, flooding,” he added.

He said Machar “appreciated the commissioner for restoring peace in the entire County, encouraged the commissioner to continue with the same spirit” after the commissioner “appealed to H.E Dr. Machar for support from the national government as the entire region faces this natural disaster.”