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Strengthening Justice: Training Conference Advances Community-led Justice Systems in Abyei
In February 2025, Concordis and UNISFA gathered 62 members of the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities for training in the rule of law, traditional justice mechanisms and law and order processes for their shared community justice mechanisms in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA).
Youth-led Peacebuilding in Abyei- Joseph’s Story
In the heart of Abyei, where conflict has deeply scarred the land and its people, Joseph has emerged as a vital force for peace within our Concordis team. Since joining us in November 2023, Joseph’s dedication and passion have been instrumental in fostering reconciliation and understanding among the Ngok Dinka, Twic, and Nuer communities.
Urgent Appeal: Can you help us raise money for three peace conferences in Abyei this December?
Tensions in Abyei are already very high, and poorly managed cattle movement through this volatile space is sure to bring serious bloodshed.
The communities have asked us to bring the relevant parties together, and to ensure a well-managed, carefully negotiated migration. They know that leaders on all sides will respond to our invitation – they trust us because of our long track record in Abyei.
We know these conferences work because last year, with conferences and despite the backdrop of war in Sudan, the cattle migration season was notably more peaceful than in previous years without them.
This simple intervention saves livelihoods, saves harvests, and ultimately saves lives.
Resolving disputes in Abyei
In the absence of a formal justice system in the Abyei box, Concordis helped bring together traditional legal authorities from local communities to be able to deliver justice and enable dispute resolution.
Asking important questions in Abyei
The Concordis team has been collecting feedback from local communities about the Amiet market. This information should help foster economic incentives to peace in Abyei.
Fire and resilience at Amiet Market
The fire at the Amiet market threatened food security and economic exchange in Abyei. The quick response by the communities showed an extraordinary exhibition of resilience and self-reliance.
Community Consultation for women and youth groups
Concordis met with women and youth groups in both the South and the North of Abyei to better understand the needs of people from the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka sides.
The Importance of the Amiet Peace Market
The Amiet Peace Market was established by through inter-community dialogue co-facilitated by Concordis in 2016. It provides a reason to keep the peace and ensures that doing so is profitable for both sides.
Abyei’s Joint Community Peace Committee
Concordis co-facilitated a joint meeting between the Dinka Ngok and Misseriya groups aiming to reform the Joint Community Peace Committee and allow it to become a more inclusive and representative body.
Devastating fire in Amiet Peace Market in Abyei
A devastating fire engulfed the Abyei Peace Market, threatening local food security and peace initiatives.
Breakthrough in Aweil
Local leaders and Concordis accomplished a breakthrough in negotiating safe seasonal livestock migration in Aweil.
Luka talks about our project in Abyei
Luka Kuot, Abyei's project manager, tells us why the work he does is so important and how it has improved not only his life but the communities he works with.