In a tragic incident in Lotukei, Budi County, 13 suspected poachers from South Sudan were killed by Ugandan game rangers, sparking calls for justice from the Eastern Equatoria State government.
The hunters mistakenly wandered into the Kidepo National Park on July 20, leading to their fatal encounter with the Ugandan rangers.
Criticism has been directed at the Juba government for failing to protect its citizens and allowing neighboring countries to encroach on its borders unchecked.
Minister Elia John Ahaji emphasized the need for arrests to ensure justice for the slain individuals and called for a diplomatic engagement between South Sudan and Ugandan authorities.
The State Minister Peter Lokeng Lotone condemned the recurrent border violations by Ugandans and called for the national government’s intervention in seeking compensation and holding the perpetrators accountable.
The incident highlights the importance of border control and the need for swift action to prevent further tragedies in the region.
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