South Sudanese president warns over deployment of regional forces

[Elisabeth Janaina]

South Sudanese president warns over deployment of regional forces

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Kiir addresses a news conference inside his office in the capital Juba
September 12, 2013 (Reuters photo)
August 20, 2017 (JUBA) - South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Sunday
warned that his government could reconsider its decision on the
deployment of regional protection forces mandated by the United
Nations Security Council.

“They [regional protection forces] have come and the way they have
started is already becoming a matter of concern. They want to deploy
at the airport. They also want whatever they bring into the country
not to be checked,” warned the South Sudanese leader.

In August 2016, the UN Security Council, following a request by the
East African regional bloc (IGAD), approved the deployment of a
4,000-strong protection force to secure Juba in the aftermath of
renewed clashes that occurred in the capital in July.

South Sudan’s Transitional Government of National Unity confirmed its
unconditional consent to the deployment of the regional forces in a
communiqué to the UN Security Council on November 30, 2016.

On Sunday, however, the South Sudanese unexpected accused the world
body of “behaving as a parallel government” over the forces.

“If they [UN] don’t want to cooperate, we have the right to cancel the
deployment [of the regional forces],” said Kiir during a meeting with
the country’s security and intelligence officials in Juba.

The South Sudanese leader also claimed that the UN mission in the
country had declined to renew their flight permit, warning that this
could negatively impact on flight operations in the war-torn nation.

“I told Kuol Manyang [the defence minister] that if they [UN] don’t
apply for renewal of permits, no flight, simple. So they did not fly
on Friday and again today and now they are making noise. They want to
talk to me. I have nothing to discuss with them about this. If they
want to fly, let them apply for permit”, stressed Kiir.

It remains unclear what prompted the South Sudanese leaders to make
such warnings, barely a month after the first batch of regional
protection forces arrived in the country.

Despite the August 2015 peace agreement, South Sudan slipped back into
conflict due to renewed clashes between rival forces – the Sudan
People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) loyal to President Kiir and the armed
opposition backing former First Vice-President Riek Machar.

The deployment of the 4,000-strong regional protection force was
authorized by the UN Security Council in its Resolution 2304 (2016).

The UN says the force will provide protection to key facilities in
Juba and the main routes into and out of the city. It will also
strengthen the security of UN protection of civilians’ sites and other
UN premises.

The arrival of the first company of Rwandan soldiers, in addition to a
Nepalese High Readiness company and more than 100 Bangladeshi
engineers already in the mission area marks the beginning of the
phased deployment of the regional protection force, David Shearer,
head of the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), earlier said.

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20 August 23:48, by john akeen

Riek Machar, Pagan Amum,Lam Akol, Majak Agot, Thomas Cirillo, now
you have sold our country to UN just like EU sold us to Arab people,
remember when EU used to edu only Arab people and not us, do you
remember when they were leaving our country in 1956, did they give
power to Arab people only and not us the south people. and now you
talking about I need regional forces to protection, you idiot

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20 August 23:59, by john akeen

I just want to let you know that UN are not in your country to
protect your black ass, but they are in you country to eat your food
with you for free. You have to protect your black ass by yourself

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21 August 01:55, by Daniel

My brother stop pointing figures, the very people you are
supporting are doing enough to protect the civil population. Blaming
people who are not in gov’t for the deployment of protection forces as
if they signed any agreement with UNSC will not help unless otherwise.
We should not be so myopic to the extent of not knowing what is
happening in our beloved Country.

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21 August 03:17, by Daniel

Sorry I meant, are not doing enough to protect the
civil population.

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21 August 05:55, by jubaone

John Akeen,
This is jienge paranoia. You agree unconditionally to
allow RPF in, now you start this shit 💩 all over. No, stick to the
rules and agreements. The Kiirminal is getting nervous and losing his
mind cos his half learned Jienge Criminal Enterprise JCE, have misled
him. Poor guy can’t think 4himself.

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21 August 06:08, by jubaone

Fact 1: UN, IGAD, US, Troika etc. know that Kiirminal
is holding them fools.
Fact 2: Once RPF is fully deployed, they will dictate
the terms of engagement cos the Kiirminal is unreliable.
Fact 3: The Kiirminal must implement ARCISS 2015 in
full and have Dr. Riak reinstated.
Fact 4: Kiirminal will oppose and will effect his
abdication and so he will be removed by force. Great.

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21 August 06:25, by South South

jubaone,

You are back to your own weakness and inability to
fight the war but think regional forces will remove Kiir and then give
you power. "Fact 4: Kiirminal will oppose and will effect his
abdication and so he will be removed by force. Great."
Who will do that for you weak and coward man? Wishful dream?

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21 August 08:38, by jubaone

South South,
You use state resources, hire Darfur, Nuba
mercenaries, UPDF support cos cowardly Jienges can’t do it alone, yet
the opposition still stands strong. That’s why IGAD has called for
revitalization of ARCISS cos the Kiirminal is uneducated, unruly,
undisciplined and is a liar liar. Even you as MTN are afraid to get to
ur luak. Loser.

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21 August 09:03, by Jongo

John
Cut the crap JCE invited RDFS into your rooms & they are
going to take over every thing your wives,daughters Poor SS No Kiir
nor shit can stop them only one way out to save our country is to be
divided in to 3 Regions each region has it’s President Wani for
Equatoria, Kiir for JCE Barghazal luaks & Machar for Upper Nile Teeth
for teeth,Eye for aneye Heheh

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21 August 00:01, by Malakal county Simon

That’s the consequences of rejecting the peace Mr
unwanted/accidental president...... If you didn’t spoiled the peace
last year July 2016, this could not happened...... In the meantime,
enjoy your own music and you’re the one to be blames for refusing to
implement the signed accord......

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21 August 01:44, by garrak1520

if you can’t feed your people, educate children, protect the
vulnerable therefore you are not independent. Give UN carte blanche
and shut up. Mr.Kiir , you are just a tribal leader.

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21 August 07:10, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

The country is the country
The president is the president
No more jokes
President Kiir, is right to give such a warning against
antipeace groups.

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21 August 07:17, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

UN has no maximum responsible for South Sudan.
They have axillary powers to the president or government if
there is a conditional situation affecting the country. Therefore No
more powers than president.

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21 August 07:33, by Daniel

Makuac Lam
Your Uncle like bragging when giving warnings but he loves
inking his signature always before analyzing the negative and positive
parts of what he wanted to sign. Where there is no vision, there is no
hope. Making good decisions is a crucial skill at every level, tell
him not to rush always when making decisions.

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21 August 00:35, by pabaak

This protection from what even in first place south Sudan now is
moving ahead now with implemention without regional something unimiss
fail to provided since there deployment in the county their present is
sabotage the government more than cooperation. So if it’s true they
aren’t cooperative with the government then are definitely are having
hidden agenda.

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21 August 00:44, by pabaak

And shouldn’t be allowed to enter the country. Unless is
speculation from sudantribune because government should have statement
defining clearly why and how
They should deal with this matter rather than listen to
speculation from media.

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21 August 04:42, by Senator Y

It is too late for Mr. Kiir to have a baby cry now while
the country has been taken by UN on his watch. It is time for JCE to
dispel UN or let them fight. Shame!

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21 August 06:50, by gatkhor Nueri

Mr.Kiir Mayar which one will be better for you? now you are
jumping up and down,please now its too late for you my dear.
remember that Dr.machar is coming to Juba soon.be content for
discision and don’t depend on others people and now you are near to
the ICC be jail soon.

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21 August 06:56, by Lenin Bull

RPF armements, deployment, and numbers speak volume for
security/military analysts!! No fighting currently in Juba not even
500 miles near Juba but still RPF is being brought in armed to the
teeth in addition to 17000 UNMISS troops. Something is fishy here.Real
nationalists should begin preparation for the protection of our
sovereignty, freedom and independence!!

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21 August 08:46, by jubaone

Lenin Bullshit,
What sovereignty when you Jienges with all the looted monies,
political and tribal chauvinism can’t even develop yourselves?
Jiengeland is without war, yet all squat, flee and disown their luaks
to Equatoria. Uganda, Sudan or Kenya. I am at ease cos you losers
always need foreign help. WFP food airdrops, UPDF help,

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21 August 08:53, by jubaone

Lenin Bullshit,
You jienges often said "we liberated SS" and bragged
yourselves as best nationalists. Then pick your jienge courage and
make the lead. Who do think will die 💀 for you, loser? Darfuris,
Nubas, UPDF have their own crosses to carry. Stop dreaming and just go
and fight off the RPF, ya jienge jaban.

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21 August 07:04, by Lenin Bull

John Akeen is 100% right . The UN wants to forcefully share in our
food freely and not to protect any damned African soul around. The
white men want to have access to South Sudan oil under pretext of
civilian protection. They are using the UNMISS now RPF as a
ruse/strategy. A terrible tragedy is in the offing in our black
continent.

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21 August 07:22, by Daniel

Lenin Bull
Your analysis is excellent but we South Sudanese like
war/defending of our uncles in the gov’t or opposition who are just
struggling for their own benefits.Those are consequences of poor
leadership and greed for power. No peace unless we youth open eyes
before things get worst. We are the ones fighting, and some few elites
are enjoying with their kids while our families are starving.

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21 August 07:39, by Agany Malim

Mr president which one will you do now? Is’t implementation of
peace acord or protecting your gov’t from UN? Look kiir you were told
by people yet you do go back your JCE as if they are for national
affairs. Eat but make sure you are not in a safety place. You
cooperate with them otherwise you will face it consequences

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21 August 07:39, by Adok son

For my observation and analysis,Salva Kiir is informed by the same
UN of USA and IGAD of M7 in East Africa region to reject the the
proposal of third party intervention,because he is a weak president
who don’t know what to do but through influence came from the west and
Europe. Look! This intervention force was discussed since last two
years and it’s still unless UN ended its interest on Salva Kii

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21 August 07:42, by Kat Cok

It is too late Mr. President to talk about their deployment,
because your management has case that to happen, you should have
defeat rebellion, but on any time you give infinity amnesty to
criminals which encourage them to rebel and come back, this time need
your wisdom to deal with it.
God bless South Sudan.

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21 August 07:55, by Adok son

Peace Maker Dr.Riek Machar Teny is detained there while the Killer
kept on power to continue his discrimination, tribalism, instability,
corruption, murdering innocent civilian, dictatorship. What a world is
this?
They(UN) need us to be criminals like Salva Kiir so that they
stand with us or what? God who created human being shall reinstates
the evils minded people with good people in South Sudan.

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21 August 08:48, by Political Affairs Advisor

One thing I understand is that those supporting Kiir are not
supporting him base on right thing he made for the country in General
as a President but they do support him base on that he is Dinka
because they are Dinka too. This country is not only Dinka that own it
but it belong to all People of South Sudan. Kiir will go by any mean
and another south Sudanese will takeover the leadership soon