Eastern Equatoria Press

Lobong: Lokichoggio is our border with Kenya and no one will ever change this fact.

Nadapal (4 February 2023).... The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong Lojore said Lokichoggio is South Sudan's border with Kenya and that no inch of the territory will be taken by anyone.

Lobong was addressing members of the Toposa community in Nadapal and Narus, following serious encroachment by Kenyans into South Sudan.

Last week, Kenya's Interior Minister Prof. Kindiki Kithure and Turkana Governor Jeremiah Napotikan made serious claims that their borders are at Nakodok, just few minutes walk from the town of Narus.

This pronouncement by Kenyan leaders angered the Toposa youth, who took to the streets condemning, what they termed as "provocation" by Kindiki and Napotikan.

In their claims, Kindiki and Napotikan declared mass recruitment of Kenyan youth to be deployed at Nadapal as they plan to construct the road to Nakodok.

Lobong who flew to the area this week, appeal to the youth to be calm and allow the government to take necessary measures to bring to an end the continuous encroachment.

He told the Toposa community that the Committee on International Borders is doing its best to engage the neighbours to adhere to the original borders of South Sudan.

Lobong delivered a message from President Kiir to the people of Toposa, telling them to remain calm, as Juba engage Nairobi in finding an urgent amicable solution to the border issue.

Members of the Committee on International Borders say they have in their custody all the original documents showing the real borders of South Sudan.

Officials say they are keen to provide services to the border communities to prevent them from moving into the interior due to lack of basic social services at the borderlands.

Lobong launches a Peace and Justice Mission to stem out criminality from EES.

TORIT (21 January 2023).....Authorities in Eastern Equatoria have launched a peace and justice mission, aimed at restoring peace and stability and provide justice to the affected people in the State.

The security crackdown on criminals, follows the continuous killings, cattle raiding, highway robberies, inter-communal fighting, revenge and counter-revenge attacks and burning of houses by criminals in some areas in the State.

The activities of armed youth had led to the loss many innocent lives and property in recent months.

Addressing the security Forces at the Military Base in Torit, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore says the initiative would promote the rule of law and allow free movement of people and goods throughout the State.

Officials say the activities of the armed criminals have obstructed services from reaching the people in need.

The government say many attempts have been made to reconcile communities, and restore law and order, but the killings continued unabated.

Members of the organized force have been charged with the responsibility of arresting the suspected criminals and present them to the court to answer the charges labeled on them.

Governor Lobong says the Peace and Justice Mission would lead to improved stability, peace, service delivery and respect for rule of law in Eastern Equatoria, besides, enhancing better relationships among communities living in the State.

Lobong calls for unity among Eastern Equatoria communities so as to pull the rope of development together.

Lolere (7 January 2023).... Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for unity among Eastern Equatorians in order to address the security and economic hardships affecting the State.

Lobong was speaking at a function organized by Isalaro Community at Lolere village over the weekend.

He said the government would work with development partners to take services to the peaceful people in western Torit.

The event brought communities representatives across the State to celebrate the prevailing stability and peace in the entire Imurok Payam of Torit County.

The deputy Governor Mary Alphonse Lodira appealed to communities in the State to refrain from harbouring criminals, but rather to report them to the government.

On his part, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba Dr. Stephen Ameyu calls for immediate end to the raging conflicts in Otuho land.

He told the masses to ready themselves for the upcoming general elections, in order to "elect leaders their choice, leaders who will not divide the people".

Speakers at the event emphasized on the importance of stopping the violent conflict in Hiyala Payam of Torit County.

The Governor was accompanied to the area by a number Cabinet Ministers and other senior government officials.

Lobong exhorts Eastern Equatorians to celebrate Christmas peacefully.

TORIT (23 December 2022).... The Governor of Eastern Equatoria has exhorts Eastern Equatorians to celebrate Christmas in peace.

In his Christmas Message, Louis Lobong Lojore said " let's work hard to develop our land, improve our livelihood and enjoy the abundance therein".
Lobong said the government has successfully restored security in many areas in the State, including Magwi County.