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To mention few, Paul, many Dinkas are suffering in this current administration of Kiir, in Warrap state, (358) people died of hunger recently and others are dying like chickens in Shambe port in Lakes state and they’re all Dinkas. What do you suggest about that? Kiir has associated with Equatorians very much, the way he developed the three states of Equatoria. If you look at them and compare with other states, you will believe that there must be something fishy going on In my opinion you’re mobilizing all Dinkas to stand along side with current government because it’s being administered by Dinka and if they united, it will be very difficult to defeat them by war or elections because they‘re the majority in the country Finally, don’t generalize the tribe, just be patient. I understand in writing you’re from Eastern Equatoria state. Be social if you’re educated. Joseph Makorou, Suth Sudan Kiir free to appoint his tribe Isaiah, you should not cry for the appointments of the president because you were a strong opponent of federal system called for by some politicians. the same applies for thr transitional constitution. So I would expect you to rejoice and appreciate Kiir for his appointments. It was not that you could not read the future like those who called for federal system. Do not pretend you are happy in your heart. Kiir is free to appoint from his tribe and family because people like you approved it before, so why pretend? Tom Fakiri, Sudan Justice for atrocities during liberation With respect to all the people we've lost during and after the Revolution Movement, it's time for those responsible for various atrocities to be brought to justice. SPLA/M had laws and regulations during the struggle and it's time for all south Sudanese to bring forward all the criminals within the party to answer those Humanitarian Aid and Human rights abuses to the front. Most of the officials running south Sudan right now are guilty and are being recycled within this new nation's administration to protect themselves and their families. Who is going to fight for those south Sudanese looking for answers? Time to bring those stooges in front of the Judicial System in Juba, then call on the ICC immediately! Anthony Lukudu, New York Dinka Bor IDPs plot against Madi The Madi elders initiative to repatriate Dinka from Nimule is not in line with the government of South Sudan. Our coming to Madi land was not a peaceful one. We're forced by SPLA/M politicians to come and settle here. Today the some politicians are quiet when it comes to Dinka going home from Nimule. In series of meetings held in Bor demanding Nimule must be secured for Dinka settlement, we knew that in the nearest future Madi from exile will come home and our stays here will be in a big question. Our elders in Nimule did not attend the meetings initiated by Madi elders, instead they met with ROSS officials who are also members of Dinka community. In 6 hours meetings, some firearms will be flown to Nimule and some SPLA soldiers will be deployed in the Corridor. To me as a Dinka, this is not politics, it's a plan for genocide. Some ROSS officials who are supposed to work for the public should stop encouraging what I can call occupation as stipulated in the 6 hours meetings. I came to Nimule overwhelmingly, I married to a Madi lady and have 4 kids with her. But now I am coming to understand the course of claiming land that does not belong to you. The commissioner of Magwi county is worsening the matter by having private meetings with Dinka elders in his County Headquarters in Magwi. His word is brainwashing. As our elders keep encouraging the community to stay, the Madi people keep getting all sorts of plots against them every day. Instead of encouraging Dinka to fight the Madi people, if the government of South Sudan doesn't have the budget, this case should be forwarded to Humanitarian Agencies and International Community for help. The Madi people will not continue to stay in exile and our community in Nimule cannot stay so long as the land belongs to the Madi. It's shameful for our community members to talk about Kokora. This is not Kokora, but it's the communist wrong plan against other people. Stephen Dut Deng, Nimule-Sudan Nuer nepotism versus Dinka nepotism My brother in the media, Victor Makur, has lost his reasoning compass by shamelessly and ignorantly accusing the minister of Youth and sports of forming Youth Union and appointing Mr. Stephen Puoch as its new president. Victor accused the minister of nepotism. Does Mr. Victor not know that the president of the republic appointed the chief JUSTICE and the governor of the Central Bank all from his own area? Is that not more than nepotism. My friend Victor, Stephen is already your president against or in favor of your wishes, just go and congratulate him, there is no need crying over the spilt milk. Almost all the institutions are headed by Dinkas and nobody is complaining. Don't be short sighted. Akol is already out of the League. He is currently in the Parliament. Forget about him, your immediate boss is Stephen. Pray for him. Peter Pal, Juba Many problems still here The idea of sending the south Sudan troops to Somalia is very much similar to the aid that the south Sudan gave to Kenya during time when Kenya was hit by natural disaster. Atr that time there were thousands of southern Sudanese who didn't have something to eat but their government wanted to help other citizens, instead of feeding them first. I think objection o the south Sudan opposition leader has served the interest and views of patriotic south Sudanese. He is right there are so many problems that our men and women in uniform can do here in south Sudan before we try to cure this chronic cancer in Somalia society. it is diplomatically a good call for south Sudan to help mend peace in Africa, however we still have unfinished business. Jabril Kuano, Canada Why waste our men in Somalia? Recently I read several posts by concerned South Sudanese. One contributor said he is appalled the minister of telecommunication is not realizing foreign companies are ripping them off, in the hope of opening his eyes to the bigger picture. If south Sudan has a home owned solid telecom infrastructure, it has the potential to influence markets in Africa and the rest of the world with a South Sudanese brand. But first the government must be assertive and must take ownership of the parent company and then lease contracts to distributors. South Sudan is where the poorest and the desperate in the world can still make money. So it is important they realize our resources are best owned by us, not by them. Another writer puts it into perspective by critiquing the move by the infant South Sudanese government to deploy troops in the troubled Somalia. Why waste our brave men to the wolves? Did Somalia fight for us until the 9th of July independence? They are not fit to solve their internal problems so what is the point of it. If South Sudan wants to earn a reputation it is not by exporting our troops to be killed for a war which they have no reason to be cheered for. Instead, they must take care of their internal problems first. It is simple logic: Make your country safe first then your profile to restore chaos in a place such as Somalia can be respected in Africa and internationally. I’m not cheering to deploy our army personnel to Somalia period. It is predictable there will be consequences if this is to be commissioned. Our brave men are going to be vulnerable and exposed to terror while helping them. The Americans learned their lesson once while they were on rescue operations in Somalia and I don’t see the point of going to the same class. It is a battlefield and our army personnel will have clashes with militias and there will be consequences such as deaths of civilians. They will blame you and your country for this. Stay away and rest your guns for now. Bosco Datta, South Sudan Does President Kiir follow his word? President previously mentioned that the new Government will be based on qualification when appointing candidates. The Central Bank Governor and president of High Court are replaced by one ethnic community which means Dinka can replace Dinka regardless of qualification that the Dinka person holds. I'm surprised all the time Kiir stands with his ethnic group to boost his security and long stay in power which mean other tribe are a threat to him. Tut, South Sudan Verify your claim on Kiir Some time I’m amazed by people's logic to make public statements. “The South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir's pledge to send South Sudan troops to Somalia is a clear demonstration of his political immaturity.” When I read this, I have to go back and read his speech during the South Sudan Flag rising at the AU. No where to find that he pledged to send troops to Somalia. In fact his foreign Affair’s Minister, Deng Alor Koul made the pledge on other media outlets. Can you tell me where The President made the pledge? Or at least give us the source of your claimed? Angelo Atem, South Sudan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
