South Sudan’s Kiir vows to end war through dialogue
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December 26, 2016 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir said the
national dialogue he announced two weeks ago will end war in the
world’s youngest nation.
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President Salva Kiir addresses the nation from the State House on
September 15, 2015, in Juba (Photo AFP/Charles Atiki Lomodong)
In a Christmas message to the nation, Kiir said anyone doubting his
initiative would be surprised.
"Let the sceptics be reminded that the proclamation of South Sudan’s
independence on July 9, 2011 was perceived as a mission impossible,"
said South Sudan’s leader.
He reminded the South Sudanese population about the unity demonstrated
ahead of the July 2011 Independence Day, which saw peaceful
celebrations and surprised the world.
"Therefore if you could accomplish such a feat, why would anyone
question your ability to recover from the present predicament," he
said.
Conflict erupted in December 2013 between President Kiir and Former
Vice President Riek Machar’s forces, causing thousands of death,
displacement of millions as well as some of the worst human right
abuses in the country. A peace agreement signed in August 2015,
collapsed in April when fighting resumed in Juba, forcing Machar to
flee.
A unity government led by Kiir, however, remains in Juba and Machar
loyalists have continued to engage government forces in Equatorial and
other parts of the country.
Kiir announced a national dialogue on December 14 which he said will
be bottom-top approach to address local grievances and political
issues. He single-handedly formed a committee to lead the dialogue, a
move his critics claim could derail the process.
"The National Dialogue we have initiated shall go down in the history
books as that turning point where South Sudan shocked the world in
achieving total peace and unity on its own. Peace and prosperity are
within our reach and I challenge all of you to unite and work together
to return the good days of South Sudan," he said.
He said "This country shall emerge stronger, united and prosperous and
we shall be the envy of the world" after the national dialogue. A date
to start the process has not been announced by the committee.
The president, in his Christmas message, reiterated his pledge for
unity and forgiveness.
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27 December 06:14, by Joseph Canada
hahaha. When did you ever say something and its done exactly the
way you said it? You expect people to trust you? You Killier you.
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27 December 06:30, by dinkdong
It was easy to say, now implement it.
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27 December 06:37, by Son of Nuer
Am so tire of Kiir, every day say dialogue, dialogue, it was now
two weeks and nothings show that Kiir called for dialogue ,said by
words mouth and not implemented what the dialogue is this?
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27 December 06:42, by Nguetbuny de Luelpiny
Big lies to uncle Kiir alway, it is impossible to without war,
they works and to hands together.
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27 December 06:45, by Nguetbuny de Luelpiny
Big lies to uncle Kiir alway, it is impossible to without war,
they works and to hands together. Those Rebels need to be discipline
and Goss need to do their works.
Also term limit for Governors and President of the Country.
election in 2018 can solve it and quit the leadership of south
sudan after 2018.
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27 December 06:46, by Nguetbuny de Luelpiny
Big lies to uncle Kiir alway, it is impossible to without war,
they works and to hands together. Those Rebels need to be discipline
and Goss need to do their works.
Also term limit for Governors and President of the Country.
election in 2018 can solve it and quit the leadership of south
sudan after 2018.
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27 December 07:28, by Future1
The political land escape in South Sudan always remain negative
because don’t want to face realities. Those who oppose dialogue should
know that it’s the process and always takes place between the
individuals, groups or parties. So Kiir is calling you, me and body to
talks and have fruitful solution to these problems. Come out and tell
grievances if not, kiir remains in power with all elite.
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