Dialogue and SPLM reunification are roads for peace, says South Sudan’s Kiir
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Dialogue and SPLM reunification are roads for peace, says South Sudan’s Kiir
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President Salva Kiir Kiir with members of the Dinka (JIENG) Council of
Elders in March 2015 (Photo Moses Lomayat)
August 13, 2017 (JUBA) - South Sudan President Salva Kiir has unveiled
that for him peace and political stability should be achieved through
two tracks, saying the situation in the young nation has become
embarrassing.
Kiir developed his vision for peace during a meeting with the Dinka
traditional leaders from his home state of Gorgrial where over 30
people were killed during inter-communal clashes.
The head of state said he and the First Vice President Taban Deng Gai
have developed two ways to end the conflict and return the country to
peace.
"The national dialogue was one way to end the war. The other, he adds,
is the reconciliation and reunification of the SPLM leaders while the
regional revitalization forum provides a supplementary role."
He further urged the armed opposition groups to stop fighting and join
the national dialogue, saying the country and the people deserve
peace, security and stability in order to rebuild their lives after
years of destruction.
“When you look at the current situation and look at the cause of the
liberation struggle, you wonder why people should continue to suffer
after fighting to gain independence. These are the questions we get
and this is the reason why this senseless war should stop. And indeed
it must top,” he told the Dinka elders at his residence in Juba.
He stressed that his government is implementing the peace agreement
and the current situation will be overcome.
“The formation of the government has been completed and the
cooperation of the ministers in the government has been encouraging.
We want this spirit of cooperation to extend to all the states so that
peace and harmony are realised at the grassroots level," he said.
He further pointed to the recent clashes among the Dinka Youth groups
in Gogrial saying "There should not be fighting among communities like
you are doing in the state."
"It has to stop," he stressed.
He urged the tribal leaders to promote peace among their communities
and to brief their people about the government efforts to end the war
and bring stability in the whole country.
"As you go back, help the state government in sensitization and
mobilization efforts to enlighten the people about the importance of
peaceful dialogue. As the transitional government of national unity,
we have decided that stopping this war is the priority and we have
clear plans to stop it," he reiterated.
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14 August 03:44, by john locke
The same man whos calling for peace and national dialogue is the
same man who has been ordering his troops to attack pagak.. he is a
confused dictator
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14 August 05:08, by Agany Malim
Neither kiir and taban splm nor riek 10 and fds of pagan none we
believe bcoz lose the vision of SPLM of Dr John. You killed innocent
people and looted their properties now who will stand with you while
defense and civil servants did not received five months salaries? If a
ordinar man ask quest that why are we being killing? Is’t becoz we
will not participate election again like kenyans? What w
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14 August 05:19, by Agany Malim
Cont.. Wtat will be your answer to them yah aramat yitum! Do all
what you want now but when time come for common men to say enough then
you will be like the death bodies. Look solidiers are suffering and
civil servants likewise, who than are you leading if not yourselves?
repondre message
14 August 06:43, by Lenin Bull
We common South Sudanese citizens think that recalling all these
stupid power hungry politicians back into this useless thing called
SPLM is not the solution to the political malaise in the country. Let
there be peace first so that SPLM criminals do not kill the common
people, then each of you form your own tribal/regional political
parties and finally to be followed by general elections.
repondre message
14 August 06:51, by Lenin Bull
Look at this illiterate woman called Rebecca Nyandeng wanting to
be president and betrayed President Salva Kiir within less than 10
years when Salva Kiir Stood with her husband for good/worse 21 years
of fighting, Pagan Amum is full of empty self-ego and wants to be
president by all means, Riek Machar as usual would want to bomb South
Sudan with atomic bomb to be president, etc and all their
repondre message
14 August 06:57, by Lenin Bull
supporters are playing dirty politics of rumor mongering and
tribal politicking. Salva Kiir himself has no exit strategy either
while thieves are looting the country at his watch and citizens are
dying daily in thousand and he is dumbfounded as if he is not the
leader of the country. We still have a long walk towards real peace
and prosperity in South Sudan.
repondre message
14 August 07:47, by Majesty
South Sudanese would not reconcile and move forward with Salva
Kiir still there as President. The man along with his colleague Riek
Machar brought unnecessary war and massive sufferings. Kiir hands are
tainted (smeared) with South Sudanese blood. He will not end war or
reunite South Sudanese.
repondre message
14 August 08:31, by deng
SPLM Will not bring peace people of South Sudan don’t expect good
things to come out from SPLM, the move taken by changing the name of
SPLA is good step and we want the name of SPLM to be changed too so
those who struggling for SPLM as the way to power will decided to make
own parties and we see who will join them.
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President Salva Kiir Kiir with members of the Dinka (JIENG) Council of
Elders in March 2015 (Photo Moses Lomayat)
August 13, 2017 (JUBA) - South Sudan President Salva Kiir has unveiled
that for him peace and political stability should be achieved through
two tracks, saying the situation in the young nation has become
embarrassing.
Kiir developed his vision for peace during a meeting with the Dinka
traditional leaders from his home state of Gorgrial where over 30
people were killed during inter-communal clashes.
The head of state said he and the First Vice President Taban Deng Gai
have developed two ways to end the conflict and return the country to
peace.
"The national dialogue was one way to end the war. The other, he adds,
is the reconciliation and reunification of the SPLM leaders while the
regional revitalization forum provides a supplementary role."
He further urged the armed opposition groups to stop fighting and join
the national dialogue, saying the country and the people deserve
peace, security and stability in order to rebuild their lives after
years of destruction.
“When you look at the current situation and look at the cause of the
liberation struggle, you wonder why people should continue to suffer
after fighting to gain independence. These are the questions we get
and this is the reason why this senseless war should stop. And indeed
it must top,” he told the Dinka elders at his residence in Juba.
He stressed that his government is implementing the peace agreement
and the current situation will be overcome.
“The formation of the government has been completed and the
cooperation of the ministers in the government has been encouraging.
We want this spirit of cooperation to extend to all the states so that
peace and harmony are realised at the grassroots level," he said.
He further pointed to the recent clashes among the Dinka Youth groups
in Gogrial saying "There should not be fighting among communities like
you are doing in the state."
"It has to stop," he stressed.
He urged the tribal leaders to promote peace among their communities
and to brief their people about the government efforts to end the war
and bring stability in the whole country.
"As you go back, help the state government in sensitization and
mobilization efforts to enlighten the people about the importance of
peaceful dialogue. As the transitional government of national unity,
we have decided that stopping this war is the priority and we have
clear plans to stop it," he reiterated.
(ST)
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rules. Contravention of these rules will lead to the user losing their
Sudan Tribune account with immediate effect.
- No inciting violence
- No inappropriate or offensive language
- No racism, tribalism or sectarianism
- No inappropriate or derogatory remarks
- No deviation from the topic of the article
- No advertising, spamming or links
- No incomprehensible comments
Due to the unprecedented amount of racist and offensive language on
the site, Sudan Tribune tries to vet all comments on the site.
There is now also a limit of 400 words per comment. If you want to
express yourself in more detail than this allows, please e-mail your
comment as an article to com...@sudantribune.com
Kind regards,
The Sudan Tribune editorial team.
14 August 03:44, by john locke
The same man whos calling for peace and national dialogue is the
same man who has been ordering his troops to attack pagak.. he is a
confused dictator
repondre message
14 August 05:08, by Agany Malim
Neither kiir and taban splm nor riek 10 and fds of pagan none we
believe bcoz lose the vision of SPLM of Dr John. You killed innocent
people and looted their properties now who will stand with you while
defense and civil servants did not received five months salaries? If a
ordinar man ask quest that why are we being killing? Is’t becoz we
will not participate election again like kenyans? What w
repondre message
14 August 05:19, by Agany Malim
Cont.. Wtat will be your answer to them yah aramat yitum! Do all
what you want now but when time come for common men to say enough then
you will be like the death bodies. Look solidiers are suffering and
civil servants likewise, who than are you leading if not yourselves?
repondre message
14 August 06:43, by Lenin Bull
We common South Sudanese citizens think that recalling all these
stupid power hungry politicians back into this useless thing called
SPLM is not the solution to the political malaise in the country. Let
there be peace first so that SPLM criminals do not kill the common
people, then each of you form your own tribal/regional political
parties and finally to be followed by general elections.
repondre message
14 August 06:51, by Lenin Bull
Look at this illiterate woman called Rebecca Nyandeng wanting to
be president and betrayed President Salva Kiir within less than 10
years when Salva Kiir Stood with her husband for good/worse 21 years
of fighting, Pagan Amum is full of empty self-ego and wants to be
president by all means, Riek Machar as usual would want to bomb South
Sudan with atomic bomb to be president, etc and all their
repondre message
14 August 06:57, by Lenin Bull
supporters are playing dirty politics of rumor mongering and
tribal politicking. Salva Kiir himself has no exit strategy either
while thieves are looting the country at his watch and citizens are
dying daily in thousand and he is dumbfounded as if he is not the
leader of the country. We still have a long walk towards real peace
and prosperity in South Sudan.
repondre message
14 August 07:47, by Majesty
South Sudanese would not reconcile and move forward with Salva
Kiir still there as President. The man along with his colleague Riek
Machar brought unnecessary war and massive sufferings. Kiir hands are
tainted (smeared) with South Sudanese blood. He will not end war or
reunite South Sudanese.
repondre message
14 August 08:31, by deng
SPLM Will not bring peace people of South Sudan don’t expect good
things to come out from SPLM, the move taken by changing the name of
SPLA is good step and we want the name of SPLM to be changed too so
those who struggling for SPLM as the way to power will decided to make
own parties and we see who will join them.
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