Both President Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar "MUST GO” for peace, reconciliation & healing to prevail in South Sudan
3 min readBy Maulana Deng Gai Gatluak, Istanbul, Turkey
October 1, 2016 (SSB) —– In reference to the inspirational expression of Malcolm X, he reiterated that, ”Sometimes you have to pick the gun up to put the gun down”. Thus, it’s incontrovertible that the SPLM/A-IO have sacrificed sufficiently for the sake of tranquility (Peace) in South Sudan and the Supreme Being (God) is a potential witness if not necessarily human beings, but unfortunately Kiir Mayardit has undoubtedly opted to turn a blind eye on the correlative ARCISS that legitimized his failed presidency.
Consequently, the SPLM/A-IO MUST cogitate outside the box and abstain from repeatedly contemplating the international community akin their biological father and should face the actuality of the contemporary world politics. History has it that, the international community invariably prioritize economic and political interests in their foreign relations rather than concentrating on the catastrophes that a country experiences.
Therefore, the SPLM/A-IO, predominantly Dr. Riek must cease from chasing his tail, with the view that, whether he opted to get on the throne (presidency) democratically with immense backup of the so called “international community” and win a landslide victory in elections, he shouldn’t expect the chairman of the electoral commission from the Jieng Council of Elders (JCE) to declare him on South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) as the president of the Republic of South Sudan, irrespective of whether God miraculously avail Himself as an international observer, this presumed victory won’t materialize in South Sudan.
Alternatively, the solitary tangible exit to South Sudan catastrophes and predicaments is for Both Salva Kiir Mayardit & Dr. Riek Machar Teny to relinquish power, denounce violence and wait for 2018 elections in order to cease bloodshed and any other potential South Sudanese leader should take over the leadership of the Transitional Government of National Unity (TGONU).
South Sudanese shouldn’t subject innocent civilians, predominantly woman, children and elderly persons to inhumane suffering and opted to keep the Country hostage exclusively because of these duo personages. Salva Kiir & Dr. Riek Machar “MUST GO” for a sincere peace, reconciliation & healing to prevail in South Sudan.
Ergo, if at all South Sudanese love heeding to a naked truth and patriotically speak with one voice and not solely allowing themselves to be overwhelm by the destructive spirits of tribalism and tribal animosity, the aforementioned substitutes are solely the prevailing path to prosperity in South Sudan. May the guide of destiny (God) save this bless Country from the captivity of self-centered politicians and warlords.
The author is a former Child Protection Coordinator & Human Rights at (DORD) and is currently pursuing Master of Laws (LL.M) at Girne American University, Turkey and can be reach via denggaigatluak@ymail.com
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