Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 1 hour ago

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Long-distance truck drivers have started entering South Sudan through Nimule after reaching an agreement with South Sudanese authorities following a two-week strike along the Juba–Nimule Highway.

The resumption of truck movement came after negotiations between the Government of South Sudan and the Long-Distance Truck Drivers’ Union aimed at addressing security and welfare concerns raised by the drivers.

A government delegation led by the Deputy Commissioner of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Solomon Ariik Manyok, visited Nimule on Sunday to witness the reopening of the vital trade corridor.

Speaking during the visit, Manyok assured the public that trucks had resumed movement after the drivers’ concerns were addressed.

“We are here this afternoon to assure the public and the people of South Sudan that vehicles are moving again. After all the discussions we have had, it was crucial to assure the drivers of their security, well-being, and that all their concerns were addressed,” he said.

He added that the government worked closely with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and truck drivers to restore operations along the key highway.

The Mayor of Nimule Municipality, Caesar Longa Fuli, welcomed the development, saying the return of trucks would help stabilize prices of goods in markets across the country.

The Assistant Commissioner for Customs in Nimule, Jacob Malith Apiu, also assured drivers that joint security forces had been deployed to protect the highway between Nimule and Juba.

The Juba–Nimule Highway is South Sudan’s main trade route and handles the majority of goods imported into the country.

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