S. Sudanese writer on run for criticizing President Kiir
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January 09, 2017 (JUBA) - A South Sudanese blogger is on the run after
receiving life threats for criticizing President Salva Kiir’s decision
to appoint his brother in-law as the new Governor of Gogrial state.
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President Salva Kiir adresses a joint press conference on 9 July 2016
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Writing in the South Sudanese Blogger forum, paanluel.com, Emmanuel
Ariech Deng labeled President Kiir’s choice for Gen. Deng Kwach Aduol
as "nepotism" and not a merit-based appointment.
"Major-General Gregory [Vassills Dmintry] rise in military ranks has
never been about battles won, it has never been real military service
delivery but mere consideration given due to the position held by the
husband of his sister," wrote Ariech last week.
"Dmitry appointment has largely portrayed the President as nepotistic
and added more harm on the deteriorating legacy of President of his
rule after the controversial constitutional extension election
period," he added.
Dmintry was, prior to his appointment, the director of the fire brigade.
In the decree, the new governor is mentioned by the name, Deng Kwach
Aduol, which was equally criticized by the outspoken Ariech.
Deng took oath of office last week and is due to travel to Gogrial.
"So if you don’t see me, they [unknown callers] might have arrested
me. But now, I am hiding," Ariech told a friend on Monday.
Meanwhile, Deng criticized the opinion as attack on his personality in
a rally at Juba University on weekend and pledged a stance response.
He did not specify what exact he will do.
In the article, Ariech also attacked Governor Deng’s private life
including sexual abuses, allegations which Sudan Tribune could not
independently verify.
South Sudanese writers are often threatened and some journalists have
lost their lives for being critical to President Kiir’s government.
Deng is a brother to the South Sudanese Frist Lady, Ayen Mayardit.
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10 January 09:24, by Majom Deng
That writer is just seeking to be immigrated from south Sudan due
to the financial situation. I’m sure no one is even looking for him.
we have several cases where journalist come up with incident just to
be considered resettlement abroad.
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10 January 09:39, by Mapuor
Ariech is a known trouble maker in Gogrial and is only trying
to tell South Sudanese that there is no freedom of expression in the
country. Nevertheless,defamation of honorable Deng is also a crime of
which he will never get away with.
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10 January 09:50, by Majom Deng
@Mapuor
That is the truth; our journalist should learn how to be
professionals not agents of the international communities just to have
fame. It’s true that Major-General Gregory is an in-law to the
president but we must not forget that he fact that is an able citizen
of S Sudan who is qualified to be in any given position like any other
citizens
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10 January 09:58, by Abdelraman
It’s horrendous to criticize any African dictators in general.
And, there is no doubt he has been targeted, and he is fortunate to be
escaped from brutal dictator threats.
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10 January 13:24, by Fair Man
Mayom Deng
Emmanuel Ariech is one the free minded and outspoken Dinka. He is
exceptional to the foolish majority of two-Dinka sections combined
(Bar el Ghazal and Upper Nile). Promotion, on affliation is common in
SPLA. Wives of SPLA Generals, have stars but never fought but provided
bodily needs to the fighters. Relatives and sons of Generals hold high
ranks but still in schools.
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10 January 15:55, by Mayok
You are still fairly positive man and I gree with your comments.
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