President Kiir says no decision reached on UNSC resolution
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August 15, 2016 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has
distanced himself from rhetoric rejecting the United Nations Security
Council resolution authorizing additional 4,000 foreign soldiers to
his country saying anyone speaking against does not act on behalf of
his government.
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President adresses a joint press conference on 9 July 2016 (Reuters Photo)
Speaking at the official opening of the Transitional National
Legislative Assembly on Monday, President Kiir said he had
reservations on the mandate of the force that will be drawn from
regional countries, but required further consultations.
"I am neither against nor for the UNSC resolution on South Sudan. Be
patient, after wider consultation with my constituency, I will submit
my reservations to the UNSC [United Nations Security Council]
resolution on the 4,000 regional forces for South Sudan,” Kiir told
the assembly.
In an address to guest at a dinner organized by new First Vice
President Taban Deng Gai and broadcast on Sunday by state-owned SSBC
TV, President Kiir said the UN decision is meant to satisfy the
demands of peace monitors and UN mission in the country who want to
“continue receive money” for their presence in South Sudan.
He warned of confronting any troops “interfering” in internal affairs.
“For us [South Sudanese], we don’t do anything bad to anybody, but if
somebody has interfered into our right, I don’t think we will allow
them to go without us touching them,” he said in reference to UNSC
resolution number (2304).
Kiir, known for changing stance under international pressure,
backtracked in a speech he delivered before parliament.
“This is not a rejection of the UNSC resolution, it is simply a call
for dialogue and understanding on the better way forward in resolving
the conflict in South Sudan,” he said.
“Please bear with me and remember that anyone speaking against the UN,
IGAD, and AU etc. is not speaking on behalf of my government," said
the South Sudanese leader.
"There are people who are accusing the transitional government of
refusing and fighting the U.N. but this is not accurate," he added as
ruling party lawmakers cheered.
He said a final decision was not reached on the UNSC decision to send
more troops mandate to fight rival faction forces should they dishonor
the permanent ceasefire.
"The transitional government has not met to declare its final
position. Deliberations will come later on a final position,” said
Kiir.
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16 August 01:36, by Mr Point
Complete surprise!
Kiir surrenders yet another of his Red line positions under
international pressure. Where is the sovereign state now that south
sudan is deeply in debt and diplomatically isolated?
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16 August 01:39, by Mr Point
Failed leader,failed policy,failed state. Can incompetent Kiir be
replaced with a competent leader?
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16 August 03:07, by Akook
Kiir is the only leader known for NOT taking responsibility!
He wants to use his rubber stamp parliament to reject UNSC #2304 on
his behalf such that he goes to tell UN, AU & IGAD that look I’m not
the one!
A leader who rejects leadership over crucial issues.
No going around Kiir bear responsible for the wrath with UN,
AU and IGAD plus consequences of serious war going to happen as a
result.
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16 August 06:10, by Force 1
You guys need to read the headline; no decision has been made yet
whether or not to accept the protection forces.
What’s protection forces going to be doing any way when there is
no more IO forces coming to attack the government forces anymore?
If the protection force are allow to come; do you guys think the
IO forces are going to storm the palace the way they did last time?
>>>>>>
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16 August 06:16, by Force 1
>>>> If the IO forces storm the palace again the way we know
how highly irrational they are in present of protection forces; the
International Communities would know who is actually causing unrest in
South Sudan and the spotlight of blame wouldn’t be on the government
anymore. From there I don’t see the benefits rebels so eager to have
in present of protection forces.
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16 August 07:33, by Eastern
We have read it and it’s clear; Kiir is passing the buck to the
NLC. He’s afraid that since it’s pretty obvious the intervention force
will set foot in South Sudan, the dark forces of JCE led by Paul
Malong shouldn’t target him for assassination as someone who has sold
their kingdom (South Sudan) to the UN. Kiir wants the Dinka hardliners
to see the decision permitting the entry of the force......
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16 August 07:34, by Eastern
....a responsibility of the NLC "chaired" by his poodle Anthony
Lino Engine from Equatoria!!!
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