Gov’t sends “protest letter” to the American Embassy over Nikki Haley’s Remarks

Protest letter to the American embassy in Juba, South Sudan over the “undue inflammatory and defamatory remarks by Amb. Nikki Haley in New York

January 26, 2018 (SSB) — The Government of the Republic of South Sudan today in 26 Jan. 2018 handed over a protest note to the American Embassy in Juba on the undue inflammatory and defamatory remarks made by the US permanent representative to the UN Amb. Nikki Haley, when addressing the UN Security Council on 24 Jan. 2018.

Nikki said: “The Government of South Sudan is increasingly proving itself to be an unfit partner for this council and any country seeking peace and security for the people of South Sudan”

The protest Note was delivered to the US charge DE Affairs in Juba by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Amb. Baak Valentino.

Undersecretary Valentino said in a press briefing shortly after delivering the protest Note that Ambassador Nikki Halley’s remarks on the situation in South Sudan that included a derogatory assertion do not serve well the good relations which the people and the government of South Sudan wish to exist between the two people and governments.

Undersecretary Valentino added, the government of the Republic of South Sudan would like to register its concern and protest in the strongest terms against the recent unjustified remarks made by Ambassador Nikki Haley.

He further said the Government has endeavored to promote diplomatic dialogue with the government of the United States and welcomes any advice on bilateral issues.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation requests the Embassy of US in Juba to convey this protest to the government of the United States of America at the earliest convenience.

The opinion expressed here is solely the view of the writer. The veracity of any claim made is the responsibility of the author, not PaanLuel Wël: South Sudanese Bloggers (SSB) website. If you want to submit an opinion article, commentary or news analysis, please email it to paanluel2011@gmail.com. PaanLuel Wël website (SSB) do reserve the right to edit or reject material before publication. Please include your full name, a short biography, email address, city and the country you are writing from.

About Post Author

PaanLuel Wël

administrator

PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

See author's posts