South Sudan welcomes arrival of first batch of regional protection force
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UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda wait to escort members of the visiting
U.N. Security Council on Friday, September 2, 2016 (AP/Justin Lynch
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April 30, 2017 (JUBA)- South Sudanese government on Sunday welcomed
the arrival of the first batch of the regional protection force,
saying it demonstrates the commitment of the government to ending the
conflict in the country so that peace and stability returns.
Presidential Adviser on Security Affairs told Sudan Tribune that the
arrival of the regional protection force demonstrates the commitment
of the government to end the conflict and bring peace and stability to
the country as soon as possible.
“Actually the delay was not on the side of the government of the
Republic of South Sudan. It was on the side of the United Nations
which did not complete discussions with the troops contributing
countries and which did not provide clarification on the type of arms
these troops would bring. Now all these have been cleared and as the
government, we are happy to welcome them,” said Tut Kew Gatluak
The top presidential adviser said the government has always welcomed
the presence of the foreign troops as it would help observing what
takes place in the country, instead of having to rely on the emotions
moving media and humanitarian organisation reports.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Saturday 29
April, announced the arrival of the first batch of the regional
protection force in the country.
The statement said the first elements of the Regional Protection Force
(RPF) have started to arrive in the country. But, It did not indicate
how many troops arrived and when they came into the country.
“The RPF Headquarters has already been established in Juba under the
leadership of Brigadier General Jean Mupenzi from Rwanda. In addition,
an advance party of a Construction Engineering Company from Bangladesh
arrived on 20 April bringing essential equipment to begin the
preparation of accommodation and working areas for the RPF in Juba.
Regional troops from Rwanda will follow in June and July;” the
statement reads in part.
It further added that some other specialist capacities which are
unavailable in the region will be provided by troop-contributing
countries from the other UN Member States including Nepal and
Pakistan.
The UNMISS said that the 4,000 peacekeepers of the RPF, commanded by
Brigadier General Mupenzi, will be based in Juba to bolster the
Mission’s capacity to advance the safety and security of civilians.
The RPF will provide coordinated protection to key facilities in Juba.
It will also provide protection to the main routes into and out of the
city.
The deployment of the RPF, to be staged over coming months, will free
existing 13,000-strong peacekeepers to extend their presence to
conflict-affected areas beyond Juba.
(ST)
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1 May 07:13, by Kuch
SUDAN TRIBUNE, you can lie as much as you can, through your usual
own dirty teeth. But when we get you fools, then we are going to kill
you. Regional forces to come to South Sudan?? SUDAN TRIBUNE, to come
and do what? Has South Sudan, becomes a regional Iraq, Yemen or Libya.
Where some sleazy Europeans, the UN and their evil juus often change
their governments like they are changing under wears>>>
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1 May 07:23, by Kuch
Here in South Sudan fellows, we don’t want you corporate
America, the UK, your UN, your sleazy NGOs and their evil juus in our
country. Careful fellows. Who says, we want the UN in our country?
Fellows, we don’t sleep with Bantus, let alone the evil white
Americans, Arabs and their evil juus in our country. We are going to
bomb you fools>>>
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1 May 07:38, by Kuch
Countries like Rwanda are considered to be in the par with
our country, South Sudan and our people. People have to be honest to
themselves. Our country is being Geo-politically played like Eastern;
where many criminals around the world have playing game with them,
including the lowly countries like Rwanda>>>
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1 May 07:46, by Kuch
We have informed the Rwandans, to get their ars*s out
of our country in peace. We at war with our arch enemies---the
so-called US, the UK, the UN, their sleazy NGOs and their other fools
in between.
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1 May 08:11, by South South
Great, great, great news for our country. Let’s
hope this is the beginning of real peace in our country.
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1 May 09:51, by Nuer bi Bay Dom
Things become clear now.Dr.Machar was
completed arrested by South Africa government.south sudan JCE govt
give 450,000 USD to south africa govt to keep Machar in prison.it is
clear it is clear.that is why now south africa govt is demanding
750,000 USD from south sudan to pay.
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1 May 11:45, by jubaone
South South,
Here I agree with you. The RPF will come, that
is in line with what Dr. Riak has been saying from the beginning
except the Kiirminal must learnt this fact the hard and tragic way.
Once the RPF are on the ground, the jienge SPLA will have limited
influence, the ARCISS will be revitalized, Riak will come in and
bam..Taban Gai is out, then real peace will start. I like this.
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1 May 13:32, by South South
Jubaone,
Please forget about DR. Riek, the man is
legally blind now. ARCISS never died and will not die. You are totally
very wrong. The RPF are in support South Sudan to support peace. They
will not rule South Sudan, so final saying in everything in South
Sudan is still in Kiir’s hands. Kiir is your president Jubaone, bad
news to you.
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1 May 15:01, by jubaone
South South,
Dr. Riak signed that ARCISS 2015 and
Kiirminal has to implement that in letter and spirit. There are no
short cuts and Taban Gai is of no use. You see, he has no following
except IO Crown Hotel nyigats. Lt. Gen. Wesley Samson has made a clear
message. Kiir may climb a tree but will come down like a monkey. Great
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1 May 15:54, by South South
Jubaone,
ARCISS is a property of South
Sudan. Yes, Riek and Kiir signed it on our behave. Leave Riek alone,
the man is dying from cancer. ARCISS will continue with Riek or
without Riek. By the way, Taban is no longer in Crown. You need to
update yourself. Who is Wesley Samson? I have never heard of him. Kiir
is controlling everything in the country including your own village
Jubaone.
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1 May 15:10, by jubaone
South South,
You jienges and scoundrels like Kuch
madly were opposed to RPF deployment, now things are moving on well.
Once fully on the ground, Riak and his followers will insist on
unconditional implementation of ARCISS 2015. Kiirminal was reserved
with Riak but claims it works with Taban Gai, how stupid! He must
swallow it or vomit, no short cuts.
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1 May 16:00, by South South
Jubaone,
Forget about Riek man and think
about the future of your country. Country is bigger than one man with
one eye. As for RPF, at the beginning their mandate was not clear. No
country can allow any forces from other countries without any clear
mandate. Now we know their mandate, this is how we allow them to enter
South Sudan.
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