South Sudan Will Never Be Stable If The Offenders Remain Wandering Countrywide
4 min readBy Samuel Reech Mayen, South Sudan
May 20, 2015 (SSB) —- South Sudan is in dilemma on whether to please the international community in the expenses of the government of the people or disciplining her indiscipline society. Most often, pleasing the international community is a vague concept which is rarely achieved.
Frankly speaking, the UN, the USA, UK and some of the international Institutions played great role in pushing Khartoum’s regime to fully implement the provisions of the CPA. Their role set good atmosphere for free and fair referendum. Thus, the independent of South Sudan is a result of this remarkable cooperation. However, tackling the threatening rebellion in the country by the government sparks condemnation from the international community.
The threat of sanctions which is being reiterated by the international community bound the hands of the government in dealing with the internal insurgency that has caused immeasurable suffering. The rebels however dance to the tune as it is a continuation of their initiated transaction of destruction
Prudently speaking, war crimes and genocide have been committed by these habitual rebels. They have exploited the looseness of the law and pressure from the international community to be treated leniently.
Since all peace talks and amnesties attempts to unit people have failed, it is time to do what should have been done longtime in the past. This group of Gen. Gatdet, Gen. Tanginya, Gen. Gatwich Dual, Gen. Oliny, Gen. Mabor Dhol and their chief Dr. Riek should be declared as criminals and arrest warrants should be issued against all of them. This will stop them from unhelpful switching of sides from time to time. They will therefore remain in the bushes as clear rebels and fugitives.
Looking back into the history of the SPLA, there was high level of indiscipline that was contained by strong authority. In the mid 80’s, there were many cases of disorderliness that could have obstruct the progress. The soldiers used to rob the civilians off the property to feed themselves despite the commitment made by the Chiefs to contribute cattle and various foodstuffs to feed the SPLA. Some soldiers deserted from the frontline.
In response to these unwanted attitudes and behaviors, the Movement established military tribunal that passed appropriate penalties against the offenders. These tribunals were established and their jurisdictions were clearly stipulated with the purpose of regulating the conducts.
On this basis, the SPLA observed and respected the principles of the International Humanitarian Laws (IHL). This is clearly indicated by the number of Prisoners of War (POW) released at different intervals but also managed to ignore baseless accusations. If the SPLA was being wavered by the threats of the international community, the independence of this nation would not have been achieved.
To date, the SPLA has not deviated from these lawful practices. Since the beginning of the insurgency in the country, many Prisoners have been captured and reintegrated into their communities faster than ever. Amnesties that are being abused by the rebels have been given by the government severally. The most challenging is the failure of the international community to appreciate the positive role that the government has played to bring peace to the nation.
These devastating rebellions need to be fought both legally and military; legally by issuing arrest warrants to the top rebels who have committed crimes that have ruined the country and militarily by dispersing their forces.
The Republic of South Sudan needs to make use of her sovereignty. It is a legal responsibility of the government to prosecute generals that have been pushing for ethnic wars. Government also has the lawful obligation to protect lives and property by stopping any one disturbing peace with in the territory of South Sudan.
Since the SPLA does its role in line with the Humanitarian Law and respect for Human rights, no reasonable Body will blame the government for ending the rebellion. It is the prime Constitutional role of the South Sudan Armed forces to provide efficient security in the country.
The author lives in Juba and can be reached at: mayenreech@gmail.com or 0955 079 266
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