Army Chief Paul Malong: The ‘General’ from Hell! Aug. 05 Politics <http://www.southsudannation.com/category/politics/>, Uncategorized <http://www.southsudannation.com/category/uncategorized/> 23 comments <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comments>
BY: Dr. Lako Jada Kwajok, AUG/05/2015, SSN; *Quote: “This so-called IGAD peace proposal is useless, we can’t accept it even if US forces us to do so.” “I better be a rebel …you should know that those who are in Al-Qaida, Taliban, ISIL, Boko Haram, Al Shabab…they are human beings like us, therefore we should follow their footsteps than signing that fake peace.”unquote* These were the words of our army Chief of Staff “General” Paul Malong while addressing government supporters and loyalists on the occasion of Martyrs Day in Juba. Initially, I did not believe that those words were actually said by the army chief and it took me some time to ascertain whether his words were misconstrued or taken out of context. But to my disappointment it turned out that those words were the offsprings of his mind. In such a situation, you would expect the minister of Foreign Affairs or the spokesperson either for the president or for the ministry of Foreign Affairs to come out and do some explaining. Basically it will be a damage control exercise mostly saying what was published in the media was not true and does not reflect government policy. None of these happened which makes me believe it wasn’t a gaffe or a rhetoric to boost moral from the army chief, he actually meant what he said and his colleagues share that view. With the new world order where the world is unipolar rather than bipolar as it used to be in the past and the global war against terrorism, every country especially those in the Third world, is wary not to be seen as complacent in regard to fighting terrorism. Many will go to extreme lengths to distance themselves from any activities deemed to be terrorist acts or any links to terrorist organisations. This is done in order to avoid the wrath of the super powers and the international community as a whole. Even countries like Iran which is the number one sponsor of global terrorism, persistently denies any links to El-Qaeda but justifies its support for Hezbollah of Lebanon as support for people fighting against Israeli occupation. Given the above account, it’s quite shocking and incomprehensible for the army chief of staff to voluntarily declare that they would follow the footsteps of the likes of Al-Qaeda, ISIL, Al-Shabab and Boko Haram. The implications of what the so-called general said are quite staggering. Regionally and to the southeast of the country is Kenya, a country that has a long history with terrorist attacks and still reeling from them. It started with the US Embassy bombings in Nairobi in 1998 then bombings in Mombasa 2002, Westgate shopping mall 2013, Nairobi bus bombings 2014, Gikomba 2014, Lamu attack 2014 and finally the Garrisa university college attack on 02/04/2015. Uganda had its share of being the target for terrorist attacks. Many of us still remember the simultaneous bombings in Kabalagala neighbourhood and at the Kyadondo rugby club while the victims were watching the 2010 FIFA world cup final. These two countries are our close allies on the African continent and have given us significant support during the liberation war. Even in this ongoing conflict, Salva Kiir had to run to president Museveni of Uganda for help to save his neck. So What will be the position of these two countries should our government implement what Malong has said ? Do you think they would sit idle while these terrorists and their allies are roaming about in South Sudan ?! I wonder whether the army chief knows or understands that there is a concerted and well-coordinated effort to fight and defeat the perpetrators of terrorism. The coalition in this effort includes super powers, regional powers and the rest of the peace loving countries. A variety of resources are there for use comprising of clandestine military operations, military drone attacks and using cruise missiles. The Al shifa factory cruise missile attack in Khartoum Bahri on 20/08/1998 is a reminder of what could be in store for Malong and his fake generals. In addition to that an economic war is being waged on those countries and organisations that participate in or sponsor terrorist activities. This comes in different forms ranging from freezing assets, travel ban, loan and money transfer prohibition to actual economic embargo. You can see how a regional power like Iran faced economic collapse under the weight of sanctions and oil embargo. In a landlocked country like South Sudan where cooperation with the regional and international community remains essential and much desired, what could possibly be the endgame if such an irresponsible policy is pursued by the regime in Juba?! South Sudan will quickly be placed on the list of states that sponsor terrorism. Militarily, the super powers do not need to do much as there is absolutely no match between the super powers and the SPLA and Malong’s words are actually empty threats. They can simply pressurise Museveni to pull the plug off and the regime rapidly collapses. The other alternatives are: using the US special forces in the region to collect the top leaders or take them out, or to supply arms to the opposition to finish the job. My main concern is that a lot of suffering will befall our citizens because being on that terror list brings about unwelcome consequences for the lay person. I will explain here one aspect of the consequences that will affect the lives of the normal citizens of the republic of South Sudan. My personal experience is the example I am referring to. I have had problems late in the 90’s when I travelled to Nairobi via Addis Ababa. I was treated differently than any passenger on the plane at both airports. I was kept waiting for hours and the reason given to me was that they needed more time to do security checks on my profile. In the case of Switzerland, I was refused the entry visa on the basis that they will not be able to complete all the security checks prior to my journey. All those difficulties were due to the fact that Sudan was and still is on the list of the states that sponsor terrorism and I did carry a Sudanese passport then. The consequences could even be far worse by limiting the chances for students to go abroad for higher studies, affecting access to specialised health care for those who can afford and preventing entrepreneurs from expanding their business. Should there be a terrorist attack and the culprits were at large and you happened to be in that vicinity for whatever reason, you will be apprehended and perhaps much worse for suspicion of being involved because of your nationality. Did the army chief think about the repercussions of what he said on his country and his fellow citizens?! Does he really care?! Most importantly, does he know the Islamists declared position towards us and their overall global agenda?! It’s not secret that these people do not like us. They have likened our independence to loss of Islamic rule in Andalucia. The blind sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, the leader of Al-Gamma’a Al-Islamiyya in Egypt, was in Khartoum for a while but ended up serving life imprisonment in the US following his implication in the first world trade centre (WTC) bombing in New York in 1993. He and his followers like sheikh Yousif Al Garadawi called us infidels and our land in their view is an Islamic land. Osama Bin Laden was also in Khartoum and made contributions in terms of finance and logistics to the war waged on us by the Khartoum regime. Khaled Meshaal, the HAMAS leader, rubbished the declaration of Independence of the Republic of South Sudan. And finally Iran which has been an ally to Bashir’s regime since it took power in 1989. I believe Iran has contributed to the killing of thousands of South Sudanese by supplying arms to the Islamist regime in Khartoum. So does our army chief of staff really know anything about these Islamist groups?! It looks like he is about to shoot himself in the foot! There is absolutely no acceptable reason for those utterances that could be detrimental to our country future. The so-called General, Malaak Ayuen, who was the army broadcaster and commentator on SSTV, was sacked by Kiir with direct influence from Malong. The reason was that he treaded into politics, a thing not included in his job description. I am not by any means defending Malaak Ayuen. He has been a total disgrace by trying to create historical facts which were untrue using lies and falsehood. It’s though good riddance as he was one of the reasons that many South Sudanese stopped watching SSTV. Malong has clearly overstepped his authority as an army chief of staff as his job is a military job and not a political one. His predecessor, General James Hoth Mai, was very careful and avoided giving any political statements and used to insist that army people should leave politics to the politicians. What caused Malaak Ayuen removal was trivial as compared to Malong’s speech. The question is, would Salva Kiir dare removing Malong from office?! So far there is no indication that this will happen in the foreseeable future. We may not be fair in putting all the blame on Malong simply because he can only do what he is capable of doing. What is happening is what you would expect from someone carrying a C.V similar to what Malong has. So much of the blame goes to whoever put him in that position. The irony is that the person who gave Malong that position is also unfit to hold his own position. As you can see I have used the title General between brackets all through for a reason. A significant number of the SPLA generals have never been in a classroom all their lives let alone attending military academies or colleges. They underwent an extraordinary transformation in their lives. Just consider the scenario of a person who has been throwing spears, carrying a heavy stick, barely dressed or not at all and participating in cattle rustling. Then a massive change happened and he became a general with bright ornaments on his coat, millions of US dollars of embezzled money in his bank accounts and many wives…. perhaps concubines is the right word. It is too easy for such a person to fall prey to grandiose delusions and a false sense of invincibility. The way Paul Malong conducts himself makes that kind of situation very likely. Though he is physically in Juba at his post, he continues to bully his home state officials and the state M.Ps’. South Sudan will be better-served if Paul Malong is sent back to attend to his 50 plus wives and his army of kids. Dr Lako Jada Kwajok << Older <http://www.southsudannation.com/igad-plus-compromise-agreement-is-a-failure/> 23 Comments 1. Okuc August 5, 2015 at 10:13 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186482> Dr Lako, You make laugh how you describe the semi -illiterate Malong who doesn’t know his limitation. Sudan Sudan has a big problem if the likes of Malong are the one deciding the fate of people of South Sudan. This regime of evil should be dismantled once for good to save Sudan Sudan from total destruction inflicted on her by semi-illiterate president and his cohorts who are intoxicated by power. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186482#respond> - Deng Monymor August 6, 2015 at 2:11 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186914> General Malong is a man of character. He is not one of those who are full of fear when they see American flag weaving in the air. Speaking of his education, if Abraham Lincoln who had never attended any formal education all his life became an American hero, could General Malong who had attended formal education and led army for 21 years plus years of been a Governor of a State not be better than Lincoln, if illiterate is the person who has not obtained University degree? Oh, what about John Major, British Prime or Jacob Zuma of South Africa? Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186914#respond> - info@southsudannation August 6, 2015 at 8:12 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187124> Deng Monymor, By his own admission, your Malong admitted that he is illiterate, uneducated, unschooled and of course, literally primitive by modern standards, from a Khartoum street `shamasha, looks like he was selling cigarettes in Bahari way back then. Those you mentioned as comparison were all literate, they knew how to read and write and one thing more, they were intellectuals. You can read books written by them. Editor Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187124#respond> - Force_1 August 6, 2015 at 11:28 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187275> Editor; you don’t have to have a western education to be smart; you can have education just like Riek Machar with PHD but still a pinhead. How many of you in the western world today with PHD but still work in warehouses with the illiterates? What have you achieve with your credentials that’s far better than what general Malong Awan achieved? You see; it’s as simple as that! What else can I say? Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187275#respond> - Francis Mangok Angeir August 7, 2015 at 1:46 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187363> Dear Deng Monymor, Thank you for your humbleness and I agree with you because having University Degree does not make you strong leader and I truly appreciate your significant examples. Our South Sudanese have wrong mind- set that if you do not have degree you would not be considered to lead just because you do not have degree and that is wrong. Our people have to know that degree is just a title, but many worst leaders in Africa are those who obtained the degrees. I truly think whether you have degree or not you are leader and Malong or many other South Sudanese leaders cannot be overlooked because they do not have formal education.I Probably respect those who do not have degree because they have a great experience to lead people like those former Western leaders you mentioned. Leadership is a gift and if you do not have that gift of leadership it would be very difficult to be qualified even though you have higher education. I would like you to consider the leaders who have hearts and experiences to lead people, those who are willing to die for the freedom of their people. Many people like Malong should have to be well respected because they are surviving with more than 15 guns shot in their bodies because of South Sudan. We have to respect them and encourage them to lead people. They themselves would say we need those who have certain qualifications to come and apply that qualifications to develop our country thank you and God bless you all. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187363#respond> - Dr Lako Jada Kwajok <http://deleted> August 6, 2015 at 8:06 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187117> Dear Okuc, Change is already happening. People in Equatoria and in other parts of South Sudan, who are not the beneficiaries of the regime, have reached the conclusion that we are being governed by, corrupt, tribalistic and criminal people. The most important is that people are now ready to remove them from power. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187117#respond> 2. BILL KUCH <http://Southsudannation> August 6, 2015 at 3:26 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186690> Dr. Kwajok, You might be doctor in UK, but not in South Sudan. General Malong was right to say those words because Dr. Riek is one of those terrorists you never want to hear. Dr. Riek and Joseph Konyi of Uganda are best friends and that makes them part of terrorists organization and Paul Malong Awan was right because there is no way to give country away to terrorist. And guess what, doctor? You have two choices to make here, you are free and you should either stay with general Awan or be on the Dr. Tent side. It is as simple as that!!! Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186690#respond> - Dr Lako Jada Kwajok <http://deleted> August 6, 2015 at 10:45 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187241> Bill kuch, I am a doctor in the UK as well as in South Sudan, so get used to it. There is an apparent poverty of knowledge shown on your comments. Who are you to say I have two choices to make ?! Malong may be something to you, you can even worship him if you like. But to many people, me included, he is just a criminal who indulges in corruption and tribalistic acts. Even the international community has identified him as responsible of massacres and war crimes. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187241#respond> 3. Tombe Gboro August 6, 2015 at 7:08 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186775> We written Dr Lako Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186775#respond> 4. Deng <http://southsudannation> August 6, 2015 at 1:01 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186895> We are ruled by primitive and backward groups who usually claim that the are born to rule and not to be ruled, they are above the law and the best killers because they are the graduates of Alierism school of 1975. Go back and follow the cows. You should keep those cows away from Juba Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186895#respond> - Dr Lako Jada Kwajok <http://deleted> August 6, 2015 at 10:06 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187218> Dear Deng, Those rubbish claims are among the root causes of the conflict. Believe me South Sudan will cease to exist as one country if some communities continue to hold those kinds of wild beliefs. It is quite laughable because those claims are not backed by history or by any kind of ancient or modern civilisation. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187218#respond> 5. Easy Money <http://southsudannation.com> August 6, 2015 at 3:56 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186970> THE MINDS OF THE DOCTORS HAVE CLASHED. DR. KWAJOK LOST THE BATTLE. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186970#respond> - Dr Lako Jada Kwajok <http://deleted> August 7, 2015 at 12:10 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187304> How ?! Looks like you are unable to explain… pathetic ! Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187304#respond> 6. Thon Giei August 6, 2015 at 4:27 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1186987> The test is underway. the deadline for signing peace for South Sudan is approaching. it will pass without any peace signed. the situation will be more different and even worse than after 15-12-2013 because IGAD has now shown beyond reasonable doubt that it is the one backing Riek Machar and the plan the undo the independence of South Sudan. South Sudan has got the message. The government has to do its part without waiting for any negotiated settlement. The government has to do it. There is no other way. Negotiation and mediation has so far failed. Other options have to be tried Thon Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1186987#respond> 7. Lotim Koroma <http://yahoo.co.uk> August 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187034> Dear Dr.Lako, Your article is precise and to the point.How can the whole general declared himself a terrorist? Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187034#respond> - Dr Lako Jada Kwajok <http://deleted> August 6, 2015 at 8:15 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187127> Dear Koroma, Even the terrorists themselves, they never declare their intentions beforehand. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187127#respond> 8. joe August 6, 2015 at 7:25 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187085> Dr. Well written article. Never rule out involvement of this illiterate general from carrying out his threats. He is a derailed person whose engagement in this conflict is marred by human rights violations and other abuses. I believe that we south Sudanese and west should not take his words for granted. The next time you hear is his involvement with terrorist organisations that work to destroy the west and in particular the peace loving people of this country. Mark this, citizens. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187085#respond> - Dr Lako Jada Kwajok <http://deleted> August 6, 2015 at 9:11 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187170> Dear Joe, Malong has been held responsible of massacres and war crimes in unity state by Human Right’s Watch. I believe he is feeling the heat with the knot getting tighter around his neck. Therefore the only way in his satanic mind is to bring the country down with him. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187170#respond> - Joana Adams August 6, 2015 at 10:45 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187242> Dr. Lako Kwajok, Once again thank you for a very refreshing article. In South Sudan we have people, entire communities who are resistant to education. They are not only illiterate but uncivilised. As you have correctly pointed out, the tragedy is that they have usurped state power and looted the national coffers clean. Having said that, it is only in South Sudan Now that you can have a chief- of -staff- the second highest powerful man in the army in deed-the general from hell, who can publicly declare that they would rather join infamous and most wanted I ternational terrorists organisations than sign a reasonable peace agreement. If such a declaration was made by people’s elsewhere in the world, there would be consequences. Why the International Community can tolerate such insolence is beyond believe. Is South Sudan really a part of the community of nations? Would any other nation be tolerated if they declared the same? The Internationl community should beware of double standards! It’s time to show those savages in Jubà that the world has moved on since the American revolution nearly 3 centuries ago. Kiir, Malong, and Ring Thiik have demonstrated to the world that they operate in the modern world using defunct tribal laws. It is time to show them that the world will not tolerate their lunacy. How are these trio and what they represent better than Bin Laden, Al Qaida, Saddam Hussein, Ghadaffi, Hosni Mubarak, iSIL, Boko Haram? It’s time to put not just these. Individuals but their newly formed terror organisation – the Dinko Haram under the radar. The good thing is that the local youth are fired up. They just need a little military support to flash out these savages and erect an iron wall stretching from Western BEG to EES, in collaboration with greater UNP. Good reinforcement, Dr. Keep the inspirational articles flowing. Forget about those envying that you are a doctor and lives in the UK. They can’t have everything and deny others everything including precious life. Joana Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187242#respond> 9. Easy Money <http://southsudannation.com> August 6, 2015 at 9:15 pm <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187173> Terrorists in Kiir’s Government have declared themselves openly without hesitation. It is a dangerous and desperate attempt for Kiir’s Government to wave a red flag, with an intent to scare the masses. Mr.President, your days are numbered. Your term of office ended almost two months ago. You threw bones to you dogs (parliament ) in order to extend your term of office. The dogs were so happy to extend their own term as well. The bones of our murdered civilians will haunt them for life. Remember, every genocide has consequences. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187173#respond> 10. Simba August 7, 2015 at 3:05 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187399> The fundamental problem of South Sudan has always been that illiterate, gun-wielding, ignorant demagogues such asMalong were allowed high office representing the nation, when many well-deserving South-Sudanese are sidelined. This is one of the principal shameful legacies of the SPLM. It is time these illiterates and their council of looters get lost. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187399#respond> 11. Rajab August 7, 2015 at 6:19 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187486> The whole general has declared himself a terrorist.In fact he has spoken out his mind.Let us wait and see. But the hard truth is the international community and our niegbours will not take such a statement from a chief of staff a joke.Very soon we are going to be treated as a terrorist state. So be ready southsudanese. Reply <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/?replytocom=1187486#respond> 12. freedom fighter(FDF) <http://s.sudannation> August 7, 2015 at 6:57 am <http://www.southsudannation.com/army-chief-paul-malong-the-general-from-hell/#comment-1187496> I can realize all dinka are supporting malong they are covering for him(because he is dinka like you),malong will fail and you will follow him tribalistic…… ..awaleg -- To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/southsudankob View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/southsudankob/topic-id/message-id For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. 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