South Sudan: Salva Kiir Regime Is Still Illegitimate ~ SPLM/SPLA-IO!
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South Sudan: Salva Kiir Regime Is Still Illegitimate ~ SPLM/SPLA-IO!
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PRESS RELEASE
ON THE DECREE OF SEVEN (7) NEW STATES AND OTHER VIOLATIONS
Capt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, the Chairman of National Committee for
Information and Public Relations with Dr. Machar and Amb. Ezekiel Lul
Gatkuoth(Photo: file)
Capt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, the Chairman of National Committee for
Information and Public Relations with Dr. Machar and Amb. Ezekiel Lul
Gatkuoth(Photo: file)
Jan 16, 2017(Nyamilepedia) —— In reference to the above subject and
the regime’s constant opposition to the peace process, the leadership
of the SPLM/SPLA (In Opposition) makes the following statement:
ON THE ADDITION OF STATES
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) categorically condemn the ‘Weekend Decree’ by
President Salva Kiir adding seven (7) new states to the already
controversial 28 States. This is part of a sustained campaign by the
regime in Juba to derail the peace process beyond salvation and in
this regard:
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) calls on the people of South Sudan to be
vigilant as President Salva Kiir is only trying to kill federalism by
giving the impression that he is for federalism;
The regime in Juba has failed over ten (10) years to take towns to
people within the context of ten (10) states and have failed more
miserably within the context of the contentious and divisive 28
States, it logically follows that the addition of seven (7) new states
is not the solution;
This establishment of weak states, without the participation of
the civil population in demarcation of local borders and the
appointment of their leaders by decree is not federalism, but
centralization of the state in disguise and is reminiscent of Nimeri
Politics in the old Sudan, it can only lead to more border disputes at
the County and Payam levels; and
The contention of the SPLM/SPLA(IO) is that the ‘system of
governance debate’ should be held within the context of a
constitutional making process and guaranteed in a political settlement
that would first bring an end to the current civil war.
ON THE ILLEGITIMACY OF THE REGIME
It is the contention of the SPLM/SPLA(IO), notwithstanding the fact
the regime murdered thousands of its own citizens in cold blood in
Juba in 2013, plunging the country into a brutal civil war, in which
President Salva Kiir invited foreign forces to fight on his side
against his own people; that:
The President is ruling the people of South Sudan without a
mandate, as there have been no elections since independence in 2011
and he is therefore illegitimate;
The President throughout his tenure has also repeatedly violated
the South Sudan Transitional Constitution (which he took an oath to
uphold), as in the case of sacking elected Governors and his entire
cabinet in 2013; (see: BBC NEWS – South Sudan’s Salva Kiir sacks
cabinet – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-23428557);
The President made no secret about his opposition to peace, which
was shown by what he called “reservations”; these reservations would
eventually become an obstacle to the implementation of the ARCISS and
would subsequently lead to its collapse; (see: BBC NEWS – South Sudan
leader Salva Kiir snubs peace deal –
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33957744);
The President has abrogated the only legal treaty that gives him
any legitimacy by directing attacks against the First Vice President
of the ARCISS and illegally replacing him with conformist, he has
rendered the government illegitimate; (See: Al Jazeera News – UN panel
blames South Sudan leaders for Juba violence –
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/panel-blames-south-sudan-leaders-juba-violence-160909063715494.html);
and
The President and his family have also been implicated in massive
looting of public finances, as reported by the Sentry; this makes him
(President Salva Kiir) illegitimate and would have faced impeachment
in the real world; (see: The Sentry – War Crimes Shouldn’t Pay –
http://thesentry.org/reports/warcrimeshouldntpay/).
ON THE WAY FORWARD
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) has been advocating for and are committed to
dialogue as the only way to resolve the internal contradictions of
South Sudan. The Movement has been committed to dialogue and as a
matter of policy, continue to be committed to finding a peaceful
resolution to the current civil war. The SPLM/SPLA(IO) has
demonstrated this commitment on several occasions, including going to
Juba under regional pressure, despite security provisions of the
ARCISS being circumvented by the guarantors.
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) believes that ‘our sophisticated weapon’ is not guns
and bombs, but our ideas. The idea of the Movement is for peace to
return to the Country through the implementation of a negotiated
settlement implemented in good faith and in this vein, the
SPLM/SPLA(IO) is:
Committed to a return to dialogue with the ARCISS as the basis for
this renewed dialogue;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of the 56
Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the
Situation in South Sudan of 11 July 2016 Nairobi, Kenya;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: The outcome of the “Visit of
the Chiefs of Defense of IGAD to Juba 14/7/2016”;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of the Heads of
State and Government of IGAD Plus on the situation in South Sudan of
16/7/2016, Kigali, Rwanda;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of the Second IGAD
Plus Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in the Republic of South
Sudan of 5/8/2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of AU Peace Security
Council (PSC) 616th Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 11/08/2016; and
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: UN Security Council Resolution
No.2304 (2016 of 12/08/2016 on South Sudan, New York, USA.
CONCLUSION
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) would like to reiterate to the people of South
Sudan, Africa and the larger International Community, that the
Movement is unequivocally committed to a negotiated settlement as the
fastest and least costly way to bring about an end to the war and
fundamentally change the human condition in the country. The decreeing
of more states or calling for a bigoted dialogue will not address the
root causes of the conflict that has engulfed the country in the last
three (3) years.
The ARCISS has provisions which will address these root causes among
the most fundamental being: issues to do with the establishment of a
constitution, which is guaranteed in CHAPTER I: TRANSITIONAL
GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN, Article
13, which establishes the National Amendment Committee (NCAC) and even
has the whole of CHAPTER VI: PARAMETERS FOR PERMANENT CONSTITUTION
dedicated to this; it addresses issue relating to the economy in
CHAPTER IV: RESOURCE, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; it addresses
issues of justice and accountability in Chapter V. TRANSITIONAL
JUSTICE, ACCOUNTABLITY, RECONCILIATION AND HEALING and the Movement
has gone on record, stating our commitment to the establishment of a
Hybrid Court of Justice. The leadership of the SPLM/SPLA(IO) are
committed to the cause of liberty and justice and as such do not fear
to face justice. The SPLM/SPLA(IO) will not accept any conspiracy
aimed at circumventing Justice and Accountability.
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) calls on the regime in Juba and her allies, to
abandon their adventurous search for a military solution and return to
the peace process.
Signed:
CDE MABIOR GARANG MABIOR (CHAIRMAN)
SPLM NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
MOBILE OFFICE
WhatsApp: +254 717 293 583(Mabior Garang)
WhatsApp: +254 705 435 658 (Manawa Peter Gatkuoth – Deputy Chairperson)
WhatsApp: +211 956 433 336 (Puok Both – Director of Information and
Public Relations)
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Deng Malual January 16, 2017 7:58 am
Spot on.
Out of Juba, only more smoke blown into the faces of EU, UN, US,
EU, AU and IGAD.
Clearly out of control, only one serious alternative has emerged,
Listen and act
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Facts Mangon January 16, 2017 3:57 pm
The current government of South Sudan is fully recognised
government around the world. So stop telling lies about the government
of the country, it was elected to power in the last election by the
people of South Sudan. To me the government of South Sudan is a
government for the people by the people and the rest of the world also
recognises the government of South Sudan under Kiir as the government
of South Sudan whether oppositions like or not.
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PRESS RELEASE
ON THE DECREE OF SEVEN (7) NEW STATES AND OTHER VIOLATIONS
Capt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, the Chairman of National Committee for
Information and Public Relations with Dr. Machar and Amb. Ezekiel Lul
Gatkuoth(Photo: file)
Capt. Mabior Garang de Mabior, the Chairman of National Committee for
Information and Public Relations with Dr. Machar and Amb. Ezekiel Lul
Gatkuoth(Photo: file)
Jan 16, 2017(Nyamilepedia) —— In reference to the above subject and
the regime’s constant opposition to the peace process, the leadership
of the SPLM/SPLA (In Opposition) makes the following statement:
ON THE ADDITION OF STATES
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) categorically condemn the ‘Weekend Decree’ by
President Salva Kiir adding seven (7) new states to the already
controversial 28 States. This is part of a sustained campaign by the
regime in Juba to derail the peace process beyond salvation and in
this regard:
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) calls on the people of South Sudan to be
vigilant as President Salva Kiir is only trying to kill federalism by
giving the impression that he is for federalism;
The regime in Juba has failed over ten (10) years to take towns to
people within the context of ten (10) states and have failed more
miserably within the context of the contentious and divisive 28
States, it logically follows that the addition of seven (7) new states
is not the solution;
This establishment of weak states, without the participation of
the civil population in demarcation of local borders and the
appointment of their leaders by decree is not federalism, but
centralization of the state in disguise and is reminiscent of Nimeri
Politics in the old Sudan, it can only lead to more border disputes at
the County and Payam levels; and
The contention of the SPLM/SPLA(IO) is that the ‘system of
governance debate’ should be held within the context of a
constitutional making process and guaranteed in a political settlement
that would first bring an end to the current civil war.
ON THE ILLEGITIMACY OF THE REGIME
It is the contention of the SPLM/SPLA(IO), notwithstanding the fact
the regime murdered thousands of its own citizens in cold blood in
Juba in 2013, plunging the country into a brutal civil war, in which
President Salva Kiir invited foreign forces to fight on his side
against his own people; that:
The President is ruling the people of South Sudan without a
mandate, as there have been no elections since independence in 2011
and he is therefore illegitimate;
The President throughout his tenure has also repeatedly violated
the South Sudan Transitional Constitution (which he took an oath to
uphold), as in the case of sacking elected Governors and his entire
cabinet in 2013; (see: BBC NEWS – South Sudan’s Salva Kiir sacks
cabinet – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-23428557);
The President made no secret about his opposition to peace, which
was shown by what he called “reservations”; these reservations would
eventually become an obstacle to the implementation of the ARCISS and
would subsequently lead to its collapse; (see: BBC NEWS – South Sudan
leader Salva Kiir snubs peace deal –
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33957744);
The President has abrogated the only legal treaty that gives him
any legitimacy by directing attacks against the First Vice President
of the ARCISS and illegally replacing him with conformist, he has
rendered the government illegitimate; (See: Al Jazeera News – UN panel
blames South Sudan leaders for Juba violence –
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/panel-blames-south-sudan-leaders-juba-violence-160909063715494.html);
and
The President and his family have also been implicated in massive
looting of public finances, as reported by the Sentry; this makes him
(President Salva Kiir) illegitimate and would have faced impeachment
in the real world; (see: The Sentry – War Crimes Shouldn’t Pay –
http://thesentry.org/reports/warcrimeshouldntpay/).
ON THE WAY FORWARD
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) has been advocating for and are committed to
dialogue as the only way to resolve the internal contradictions of
South Sudan. The Movement has been committed to dialogue and as a
matter of policy, continue to be committed to finding a peaceful
resolution to the current civil war. The SPLM/SPLA(IO) has
demonstrated this commitment on several occasions, including going to
Juba under regional pressure, despite security provisions of the
ARCISS being circumvented by the guarantors.
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) believes that ‘our sophisticated weapon’ is not guns
and bombs, but our ideas. The idea of the Movement is for peace to
return to the Country through the implementation of a negotiated
settlement implemented in good faith and in this vein, the
SPLM/SPLA(IO) is:
Committed to a return to dialogue with the ARCISS as the basis for
this renewed dialogue;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of the 56
Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the
Situation in South Sudan of 11 July 2016 Nairobi, Kenya;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: The outcome of the “Visit of
the Chiefs of Defense of IGAD to Juba 14/7/2016”;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of the Heads of
State and Government of IGAD Plus on the situation in South Sudan of
16/7/2016, Kigali, Rwanda;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of the Second IGAD
Plus Extraordinary Summit on the Situation in the Republic of South
Sudan of 5/8/2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: Communique of AU Peace Security
Council (PSC) 616th Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 11/08/2016; and
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) is committed to: UN Security Council Resolution
No.2304 (2016 of 12/08/2016 on South Sudan, New York, USA.
CONCLUSION
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) would like to reiterate to the people of South
Sudan, Africa and the larger International Community, that the
Movement is unequivocally committed to a negotiated settlement as the
fastest and least costly way to bring about an end to the war and
fundamentally change the human condition in the country. The decreeing
of more states or calling for a bigoted dialogue will not address the
root causes of the conflict that has engulfed the country in the last
three (3) years.
The ARCISS has provisions which will address these root causes among
the most fundamental being: issues to do with the establishment of a
constitution, which is guaranteed in CHAPTER I: TRANSITIONAL
GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN, Article
13, which establishes the National Amendment Committee (NCAC) and even
has the whole of CHAPTER VI: PARAMETERS FOR PERMANENT CONSTITUTION
dedicated to this; it addresses issue relating to the economy in
CHAPTER IV: RESOURCE, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; it addresses
issues of justice and accountability in Chapter V. TRANSITIONAL
JUSTICE, ACCOUNTABLITY, RECONCILIATION AND HEALING and the Movement
has gone on record, stating our commitment to the establishment of a
Hybrid Court of Justice. The leadership of the SPLM/SPLA(IO) are
committed to the cause of liberty and justice and as such do not fear
to face justice. The SPLM/SPLA(IO) will not accept any conspiracy
aimed at circumventing Justice and Accountability.
The SPLM/SPLA(IO) calls on the regime in Juba and her allies, to
abandon their adventurous search for a military solution and return to
the peace process.
Signed:
CDE MABIOR GARANG MABIOR (CHAIRMAN)
SPLM NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
MOBILE OFFICE
WhatsApp: +254 717 293 583(Mabior Garang)
WhatsApp: +254 705 435 658 (Manawa Peter Gatkuoth – Deputy Chairperson)
WhatsApp: +211 956 433 336 (Puok Both – Director of Information and
Public Relations)
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Deng Malual January 16, 2017 7:58 am
Spot on.
Out of Juba, only more smoke blown into the faces of EU, UN, US,
EU, AU and IGAD.
Clearly out of control, only one serious alternative has emerged,
Listen and act
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Facts Mangon January 16, 2017 3:57 pm
The current government of South Sudan is fully recognised
government around the world. So stop telling lies about the government
of the country, it was elected to power in the last election by the
people of South Sudan. To me the government of South Sudan is a
government for the people by the people and the rest of the world also
recognises the government of South Sudan under Kiir as the government
of South Sudan whether oppositions like or not.
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