Jonglei State Minister of Information and Communication Hon. Nyamar Lony Thichot has appealed to citizens to stay calm and remain in their homes, assuring them there is “no need to flee” amid ongoing security stabilization efforts following recent clashes in northern areas.

In a statement, the minister emphasized that the government is actively addressing the situation in affected counties like Duk and Ayod.

“The government of Jonglei State wishes to assure all citizens to remain calm and stay in their homes,” she said.

She added that security forces are working to restore stability, making it unnecessary for residents to seek refuge in Juba or Central Equatoria State.

The reassurance follows displacement triggered by clashes between government forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in northern Jonglei, including areas like Yuai in Uror County and Pajut in Duk County.

The minister noted that while an incident occurred recently in Pajut, the situation has since normalized.

Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok conducted an extensive tour of affected counties, meeting internally displaced persons (IDPs), including those from Uror now sheltering in Duk Padiet.

The state convened an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Saturday to coordinate responses, establishing special committees to support civilians.

Resources are being mobilized for temporary shelters, food, and non-food items.

The appeals come against a backdrop of significant displacement in northern Jonglei. Recent reports indicate over 30,000 people fled Pajut Payam in Duk County due to fighting, with broader violence since late December displacing more than 180,000 across the region, according to local officials and UN sources.

Earlier clashes in Uror displaced thousands into areas like Pajut, Poktap, and Duk Padiet.The state government stressed that keeping people within Jonglei would enable more efficient humanitarian aid delivery and quicker returns to normalcy.

The minister’s message aims to counter fear-driven movements while security operations continue to contain the situation.

The developments highlight persistent instability in Jonglei, where political tensions and armed confrontations have repeatedly disrupted civilian life and aid efforts.