Nuer leader in Ethiopia joins government after meeting Kiir
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By Tesfa-Alem Tekle
February 3, 2017 (ADDIS ABABA) - Chairman of the South Sudanese Nuer
community in Ethiopia has defected to join President Salva Kiir’s
government in Juba.
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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)
The defection of the community chairman, John Jekow, comes after a
private meeting with President Salva Kiir in the Ethiopian capital,
Addis Ababa.
Kiir was in the Ethiopian capital earlier this week to participate in
the 28th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the African
Union (AU), which was wrapped up on Tuesday.
Puoch Jal, acting chairperson of the Nuer community on Friday told
Sudan Tribune that Jekow flew to Juba on Wednesday along with
President Kiir abandoning his post.
The opposition allied Nuer community and Unity state students union in
Ethiopia have condemned the defector for meeting Kiir and joining Juba
government .
"We can not accept the blood of our people to be betrayed for personal
interest," said Peter Thudan, chairman of Unity state students union.
"The government in Juba should instead address the root causes of the
conflict and listen to the voices of reason that call for the revival
of the peace agreement through a political process instead of
resorting to bribing community members which will not help end the
conflict" he added.
The Union reaffirmed that the they will firmly continue to stand
behind the SPLM In Opposition faction led by former vice President,
Riek Machar, until the "objectives of the struggle are met".
"We will not accept those who want to feed on the blood of the
innocent people who have suffered and perish in the hands of the
regime in Juba" the union said.
NUER YOUTH CONDUCT ELECTION
Meanwhile the Nuer youth Union in Ethiopia on Friday said that it has
conducted a successful election and declared Wany Lam as the new
chairman the exiled union.
The electoral board of the Union told Sudan Tribune that the election
conducted here in Addis Ababa was held in accordance to the election
procedures and was fair and free.
"This is the kind of democracy we need. We should not entertain
violence as a tool of our social activities," said Lam.
He pledged to serve equally and further vow to unite all Nuer youths
of common interest.
"It was in my manifesto that I will unite all youths and I will never
allow any politicians to divide us and the organization as political
tools" said Lam.
The newly elect is due to shortly make visit to South Sudanese refugee
camps in Ethiopia’s Gambella region where he will establish a youth
coordinator office and further elect a representative who will
communicate to make sure the refugees voices are heard.
Lam called on Nuer Youth groups in Diaspora to support the Union in
Ethiopia so that it could manage to assist the refugees in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia currently hosts around 300,000 South Sudanese refugees,
mainly Nuer who fled home to escape civil war which erupted in
December 2013.
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4 February 00:19, by barbayo
those who still call Raik Machar as leader you wasting your time ,
problem is people do not differentiate community leader and political
party leader , Poch Jal you are lair and you are still increasing
suffering people .
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4 February 08:54, by Mayom County Troops
We only need peace rather than war in the country
I welcome the return of Nuer community Leader to join the Govt
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4 February 03:26, by James Chol
“A national dialogue will not work as war continues across South
Sudan. Dialogue comes after meaningful peace is achieved,” he said,
urging the regional and international partners to instead dedicate
their commitment a peace process that will end the war."
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4 February 07:11, by Eastern
Nuers are prone to defection says the hypothesis......
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4 February 07:14, by South South
So Eastern, you want Nuers to fight for you while enjoying
your computer war, cheap...........
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4 February 07:38, by Eastern
We are not witnessing defections in Equatoria. Doesn’t
this hypothesis also supports the agreement that the love for food
(which is generally lacking in most parts of nuerland) is a factor to
consider here. Just thinking loud......
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4 February 07:57, by Eastern
Everyone is fighting for themselves: the Shilluk in
Malakal, the Equatorians in Equatoria, etc. Nobody fights for another.
Moron!
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4 February 08:28, by South South
Coward like you will die from anger as they will do
nothing to change an inch of anything in South Sudan, only use
stupidity, useless internet war and hope that they are fighting war.
You can talk day and night and no one will pay attention to your poor
argument, stay in the west for rest of your life wicked.
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4 February 11:24, by barbayo
Bread news
John Jokkou is now in Ethiopia what has been put in
Sudantribune are allegations , Puoch Jal is one want money to divided
person interst than John refused this money for Nuer community not for
me , that is why Puoch Jal ran to media and announced John Jokkeu was
defected to goverment Just for threatening him to give money to Puoch
Jal and include SPLA-IO liaison office want money
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4 February 07:21, by Malakal county Simon
Eastern
Defections is everywhere in South Sudan not just Nuers because
is cheap/risky business to money......
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4 February 07:27, by Malakal county Simon
Cont...
Your hypothesis is baseless and biased...... Please dont
lose direction base on frustration...... Thanks
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4 February 07:40, by South South
Malakal County Simon,
Do you think people like Eastern wants Nuer tribe to
have future in South Sudan? Instead of attacking individual Nuers, he
chooses to attack the all tribe while he is hiding under computer in
the west, he wants Nuers to fight for him. Every time one Nuer defects
to the government he trashes Nuer tribe.
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4 February 08:00, by Eastern
You call yourself South Sudan? Everyone is
fighting for themselves. Don’t buy this thrush that the nuers are the
dog of war in these wars. Besides what proof do you have that I fight
my war on computer and from the west?
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4 February 08:33, by South South
I am laughing from your poor thinking, why
would I waste my time to someone useless like you to get proof about
you do. Remember that, you are a loser and you will live as a loser,
who care about you. Country is moving on with your support or without
your support, get it straight from me loser.
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4 February 14:19, by Chong Thow
People are confusing in southern sudan because they
don’t what to do. The country is out control because of failure
leadership. That why some people defect very where. I believe some of
you may know from Ngudeng Bong song."He says,if you stay inside or
outside is a problem."
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4 February 08:37, by 2moro
You have shown that you are indeed a great leader. Advice some of
your colleagues who are still supporting the rebellion to quiet and
join us in the implementation of peace. Welcome to Juba brother John
Jikou! Bravo!
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4 February 09:05, by Posok Pape from Inside
Now look at this shallow minded individuals.
Your earning in this wars has been burying your brothers and
sisters. why can’t we style up and preach peace.
why do u forget so soon that you are now an orphan, widow, widower.
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4 February 10:26, by Kush Natives
Mr. John Jekow,
Why meeting Kiir made you defect? Where were you all this time?
Now money can talk in South Sudan too, not Kenya alone! By the way,
you made a right choice. Just bring your family with you, that’s all I
can say. I heard that Nuerian elected another new chairman, the next
round, when Kiir go back to Addis for IGAD summit, I am very he will
bring him as well. Kiir will tow you all!
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4 February 10:47, by Kush Natives
Now peace is coming to South Sudan without notice, if the
hardliners leaders starts abandoned the useless rebellion that has
bears meaningless outcome, rather then dragging us into hatred. I
think and I hope everyone do the same, the END of rebellion is nearer.
All nyagaatin who don’t get it will remain in the bush looting
innocents people’s properties.
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4 February 11:03, by Kush Natives
My message to the government is just a very simple and
precise message. All rebels MUST evacuate Pagak ASAP, they have left
with very simple TWO choices now. a) They must leave Pagak, so that
civilians in that area enjoys the trades with Ethiopia! b) Tell South
African government to evacuate them all to where their president
dwells, so that they starts Mourning for their death rebellion
together.
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4 February 11:37, by Fair Man
Kush Natives
John jekow is one of the group of Nuerwew. People who don’t share
pain of the men, women and children massacred by JCE and Anyoors in
2013 in Juba. One man’s defection doesn’t bring any change. He has
never fought nor entered battle field one time. Besides, he illiterate
and does not know. Get the message right from Nuer Youth Union and
Students. Your dream is far away. Fuck you.
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4 February 13:27, by Lou Nuer The Great
congratulation to Wany Lam Tuor
i congratulate your appointment as chairman of nuer youth in
ethiopia bro but let the fuckin money lover go and go
SPLA IO vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Dr Machar vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Simon Gatwech Dual vivaaaaaaaaaa
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