BOR – Authorities in South Sudan’s Jonglei State have ordered the immediate suspension of the establishment and inauguration of Bomas across the state, according to an administrative directive issued by the Deputy Governor’s office.
The order, signed by Wilson Awuol Gaijang, Acting Governor and Deputy Governor of Jonglei State, halts all activities related to the creation and launching of Bomas and local administrative units pending further notice.
Dated May 5, 2026, the directive cites powers granted under Article 103(a) of the Jonglei State Constitution (2011, as amended), and references Presidential Decree No. RSS/RD/3/30/2026. The order indicates that the decision was made following consultations with the state’s leadership.
While the order does not specify the reasons behind the decision, such measures are often linked to administrative restructuring, security concerns, or the need to streamline governance at the grassroots level.
However, recently six people were killed, and several others were injured after the two clans of Kolnyang payam fought over the deputed boma as a team by the Abang Chief.
Reacting to the move, civil society activist Bol Deng Bol welcomed the decision, saying it could help ease tensions in affected communities.
“Thank you, Wilson Awuol Gaijang, Deputy Governor of Jonglei State, for suspending the establishment and inauguration of Bomas in Jonglei State. This will end new conflicts and give time for amicable settlement of the conflicts at hand,” he said.
Bomas serve as the lowest administrative units in South Sudan’s governance system, playing a key role in local leadership, service delivery, and community coordination. The suspension is expected to affect ongoing local administrative processes and could delay planned inaugurations in several parts of the state.
State officials have yet to provide further clarification on the duration of the suspension or the next steps moving forward.
