Weideng is home to the shrine of the Nuer spiritual leader Ngundeng and represents a historical and spiritual focal point for the wider Nuer community. 26 May – 01 April, Nuer from Ayod, Nyirol, Uror, Akobo and Ulang came to Weideng for a peace Conference culminating months of local pre-dialogues.
As tensions increase with the onset of the dry season and ongoing criminal attacks, leaders of Lou, Gawaar Nuer and Murle met in Kongor 22-26 November to discuss practical steps that can be taken in the crucial weeks ahead.
Although the two communities are geographically non-contiguous, they have been in direct conflict with each other. These meetings in Gumuruk and Ayod, with the support of the Jonglei State Government and GPAA, were the first time for the leadership of the two communities to meet on a peaceful footing.
The implementation of the Pieri peace process continues with the inception workshop for inter-communal structures for traditional, youth and women leaders, respectively…
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