Tensions have flared up again between the neighboring towns of Gunjur and Berending in Kombo South District. The Gambia feels deeply worried about this situation. They firmly believe fighting never solves anything. Instead, people need to find peaceful ways to fix their differences by talking things out.
WANEP asks everyone from both towns to stay calm and avoid saying things that might make matters worse. They especially urge young people not to act in ways that could turn violent. They want the government, community groups, and international partners to help them create lasting peace between these communities.
WANEP hasn't just talked - they've already taken action. With money from the European Union, they ran special training sessions this past summer. These meetings taught people from both towns how to settle disputes without fighting. The sessions happened during June and July 2024, bringing folks together to build trust and understanding.
The fight over land between these towns goes way back to the 1980s. It mainly involves the Sanyang Kunda family from Berending and several families from Gunjur. The situation turned deadly seven years ago when violence broke out. Though the government created a team to study the problem, their suggestions to fix it never happened.
Things heated up recently when the lands ministry sent a letter about marking a new border between the towns. Both sides quickly held press meetings to claim the disputed territory belonged to them. WANEP promises to keep working hard to create safe spaces where everyone can speak honestly about their concerns. They believe with teamwork and peaceful methods, both communities can move forward together.
WANEP asks everyone from both towns to stay calm and avoid saying things that might make matters worse. They especially urge young people not to act in ways that could turn violent. They want the government, community groups, and international partners to help them create lasting peace between these communities.
WANEP hasn't just talked - they've already taken action. With money from the European Union, they ran special training sessions this past summer. These meetings taught people from both towns how to settle disputes without fighting. The sessions happened during June and July 2024, bringing folks together to build trust and understanding.
The fight over land between these towns goes way back to the 1980s. It mainly involves the Sanyang Kunda family from Berending and several families from Gunjur. The situation turned deadly seven years ago when violence broke out. Though the government created a team to study the problem, their suggestions to fix it never happened.
Things heated up recently when the lands ministry sent a letter about marking a new border between the towns. Both sides quickly held press meetings to claim the disputed territory belonged to them. WANEP promises to keep working hard to create safe spaces where everyone can speak honestly about their concerns. They believe with teamwork and peaceful methods, both communities can move forward together.
