"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
President Kiir Regrets Latest Attacks on Civilians in Twic East County of Jonglei State
Juba, Oct. 24th,2013: H. E. the President condemns in the strongest possible term the recent killing of unarmed civilians in Twic East County of Jonglei State on Sunday 20th of October 2013 by armed groups operating in the area.
The President deeply regrets this senseless killing of innocent civilians that resulted into the loss of 79 lives, including women and children, while 78 others were injured.
In view of this incident, H. E. the President expresses his sincere condolences to the bereaved families on behalf of the government and the people of South Sudan.
H. E. the Presiden directs the relevant authorities to immediately provide necessary humanitarian intervention to the victims of these attacks. He also directs for immediate investigation into this incident where several lives were lost and the culprits brought to book.
Despite this unfortunate incident, H.E the President remains firm on his commitment to peaceful resolution of all sorts of conflicts while his
amnesty call remains in place for all other armed groups, including David Yau Yau
H. E. the President calls upon the general public and particularly the aggrieved communities to exercise restraint and remain calm while the law takes its course.
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