Twic and Ngok Communities at a Crossroads: Urgent Call for Peace Amid Rising Tensions

The PDF discusses the rising tensions between the Twic community in Warrap State and the Ngok community in the Abyei Administrative Area over a land dispute along River Kiir. It highlights that this issue, which had been temporarily resolved in 2024 by community leaders, has resurfaced and escalated recently. The National Civil Society Coalition expresses concern over the potential for confrontation and calls for urgent actions, including joint investigations by the governments, appeals for community restraint from divisive rhetoric, and collaborative efforts by peace organizations to facilitate dialogue and establish frameworks for coexistence. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing political incitement and fostering peace among the communities.

Twic and Ngok Communities at a Crossroads: Urgent Call for Peace Amid Rising Tensions