The Chairman of the seven-member mediation committee, Emmanuel Bombande, says the one-month mandate given to the committee is critical in restoring calm and setting the foundation for lasting peace in Gbenyiri in the Savannah region.
He said the immediate focus within the first four weeks will be to facilitate the safe return of displaced persons and to design a community-driven dialogue framework that can sustain reconciliation efforts. "In this one-month span, the emphasis is on securing the return of communities.
If all displaced persons can go back safely, that will be a strong start.
At the same time, we are working with communities to shape how the dialogue will happen.
