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The armed youth allegedly stole the cattle from Ajuong village in Turalei Payam. The return of the livestock followed commitments from both the Misseriya and the Dinka Twic communities to restore stolen property as a sign of mutual trust and to build relationships, according to Natale Nhial Deng, the executive director in the Twic county commissioner’s office.
Deng told Sudans Post in an interview yesterday that agreements signed by the two communities are being honored.
He added that efforts are underway to prevent further looting as Misseriya herders graze their cattle in the area before returning to their home areas in South Kordofan. This measure aims to avoid retaliatory attacks.
“We have handed over the cattle to the rightful owners from the Misseriya community and are still working around the clock to retrieve the remaining ones,” Deng emphasized.
“This symbolizes our commitment to peacebuilding so that every member of our community realizes the importance of peaceful coexistence without interruptions,” he added.
Sadiq Jabon, a representative of the Misseriya community, lauded the efforts of the Twic authorities. Speaking by phone from Turalei, he described the relationship with the host community as “too fruitful and friendly.”
“The relationship that I have seen being done by people of Twic is superb,” Jabon said. “
This notable work done by the Twic authorities could lead to lasting peace as it repairs the old wound. We appreciate them and we shall replicate the same to them,” he added.
Cattle raids have been a recurring issue between the Misseriya, Rezigat, and the Barh-el-Ghazal communities as herders seasonally migrate in search of pasture and water, often leading to violence and casualties.
