President Kiir urges new governor to “go and restore peace” in Warrap State

Juba, June 9, 2025 – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed newly appointed Governor of Warrap State, H.E. Bol Wek Agoth, to move immediately to the state and take charge of restoring law and order amid heightened insecurity.

The directive was issued during a meeting on Monday at the State House in Juba, where Governor Agoth briefed the President on his plan to proceed to Warrap promptly and begin his mission. The President assured the governor of his full support as he takes on the critical role of stabilizing a region that has been rocked by years of communal conflict.

Governor Bol Wek Agoth, who was appointed last week, vowed to work relentlessly to usher in peace, stability, and harmony in Warrap. He pledged that his administration would focus on reconciliation and development as part of efforts to heal the wounds left by years of unrest.

He also appealed to the people of Warrap State to denounce hostilities and embrace peace, while calling on humanitarian agencies and development partners to support peacebuilding initiatives in the state.

Governor Agoth takes office at a time when parts of Warrap are experiencing a breakdown in security, with intercommunal clashes and lawlessness impacting civilian life. His overarching mandate is to end the violence and initiate a process of healing and social harmony across the state.