08/01/2026
Condolences Message from Nyarweng Development Association (NYADA)
On behalf of the Nyarweng Development Association (NYADA), I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the people of Nyarweng and Hol communities, and in particular to the Athoon section of the Nyarweng, for the tragic and painful loss of their esteemed traditional chiefs who were killed on January 2, 2026, in Ayuai Payam of Uror County, Jonglei State.
As NYADA, we mourn alongside you in this time of sorrow and anguish. The passing of these respected leaders, headed by Chief Machot Gierkuach who was on Peace Mission in Ayuai is not only a devastating loss to their families and communities, but also a profound wound to the cultural heritage, dignity, and unity of our people. Their wisdom, courage, and unshakeable dedication to preserving our traditions and guiding our communities will forever remain a shining example of leadership and service.
NYADA stands in resolute solidarity with the bereaved families of Athoon and the entire Nyarweng and Hol communities during this painful moment. We share in your grief, we feel your heartbreak, and we pray for strength, healing, and peace to comfort every soul touched by this tragedy. May the souls of our departed chiefs rest in eternal peace, and may their legacy continue to inspire resilience, unity, and hope amongst us.
Though their lives were cut short, their memory will live on as a beacon of strength and a reminder of the values they upheld. Let us honour them not only with our tears but with our commitment to carry forward their vision of harmony and cultural pride.
Signed,
Dr. Zechariah Deng Aleer Abong,
Chairman of Nyarweng Development Association (NYADA)