South Sudan President says he fired Malong to avoid scapegoat for inefficiencies
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President Salva Kiir addresses delegates during the swearing-in
ceremony of FVP Taban Deng Gai at the Presidential Palace in Juba,
July 26, 2016. (Reuters/Jok Solomun)
May 11, 2017 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir said he was
tired of the numerous and never-ending reports about Paul Malong,
pointing out that his decision to have him removed was to avoid
“scapegoat for inefficiencies”.
“I was tired of receiving reports about Malong almost every hour of
people telling me things I knew he was not doing. This was becoming a
routine talk and it was like I was not listening to the, so I decided
to make changes which I informed Malong about, so he should not be
surprised when the time comes,” President Kiir told members of the
Dinka council of elders who paid him a courtesy call on Wednesday
evening.
The President went on to tell the elders that his reasons for the
change were to see what those who had been making the reports and
claims would do next.
"I made the changes because I wanted to see what the people coming
with reports about him will have to say again. I did this because I
don’t want him to be a scapegoat for the inefficiencies of those who
use to come to me,” added the President.
According to a prominent figure who attended the meeting, President
Kiir called Malong to assure him safety, protection and to contribute
to playing a positive role in finding a lasting solution towards the
realisation of peace and stability in the country.
“I know Malong and he knows me and this was why I hesitant after
receiving numerous reports about him, so I let him return. He will
come and stay in his house under the protection of his own guards,
people he wants to provide him protection. If that will not be
sufficient, I will personally ensure his safety, even if it means him
staying with me. So I have spoken to him and he has agreed to come,”
said the President.
Speaking from Yirol town, Eastern Lakes State on Wednesday, Malong
said he had no intention to foment a rebellion against President Kiir.
He further said he want to rest in his home region, Bahr El Ghazal.
“If I want to have a problem, that problem should be in Juba. I cannot
leave Juba and go and do it somewhere because Juba is where I was
working,” said Malong in an interview with Radio Miraya in Rumbek.
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11 May 23:30, by Runrach
That mean Malong is the only one of the luckiest sacked officer to
have found the reason behind his relieving? It look like Bhar el
ghazalian favouring each other?
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12 May 00:53, by junubi
salva kiir mayardit i congratulate you on wise speech
they FDS and group from io put forwards conditions to have him
removed so that they can come to juba and signe peac
ok let see if it will work.
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12 May 00:58, by lino
No smoke without fire as our Sudanese brothers say, but in South
Sudan, I believe there is a fire without smoke. If Malong just escaped
at night and left Juba without handing in responsibilities to
successor, it means something very was going around than and tell he
changed his mind between Juba and Rumbek!!!
Days will tell us!!!
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12 May 01:06, by lino
(something very serious)
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12 May 01:32, by Naath
Fucking or sacking Malong Awan will not bring any change to South
Sudan. The problem of South Sudan is not Malong but it is you Salva
Kiir. Sacking yourself will make a lot difference and will safe the
nation from total collapsing.
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12 May 02:36, by Kush Natives
Very an interesting Mr. President. Now, what was your own personal
analysis based on those who were bringing you those agitation toward?
Are those folks really indeed your friends or you just want to taste
the allergens? Well, build up yourself with unknown number of an
enemies, and we’ll see how that will turned out. We all have seen that
you have a culture of turning down your allies. Good luck!
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12 May 03:08, by Ajongtar
What ever smooth intelligence terms you can use about that useless
agamluong village military officer is up to you.
All what I know Poul Kalong MUTINIED against the government.let
him remain in Yirol, if he deer decide to return to Juba I Will Pocket
him and if he insisted to go to Awiel Motur Chut will KILL Him.
WHO ARE YOU PAUL MALONG?
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12 May 04:19, by Kush Natives
Ajongtar,
Wake up with more info. King Paul Malong is already here in
Juba, I bet you’re commenting on village where the network is very
poor. No one mutiny his government, when did King Paul Malong becomes
out of this government? When people like you drink traditional wine,
they just jump into article without reasoning behind their brains.
Those who’re still sleeping in cow skins are the ones mes
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12 May 04:20, by Kush Natives
_messing up this beautiful country called South Sudan __!
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12 May 05:53, by Uncle J
Mr. President needs to be taught on how to address the Media or
have the help of presidential speech writer to make good statements
before addressing the Media. The statement he really needs to tell the
world was "Gen. Paul Malong is out of touch from the presidency and
the publics, therefore the citizens of South Sudan have called for his
removal, simple as that."
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12 May 05:59, by Sunday Junup
Every one is reporting to you in every our that you failed our
nation and you should step aside. Why don’t you try that too? Oo? More
people say only non Dinka are thirsts of power, what about this? Jieng
Council of Evil (JCE) call! Why calling him when you always meet him?
Some is behind this article.
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12 May 06:03, by Eastern
South Sudan has been completely held at ransome by the Dinka; Kiir
only meets and accounts to a group of Dinka elders not even the
military high command or his rubber stamp parliament. It’s up to you
the nondinka South Sudanese to decide for your future in this
country!!
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12 May 06:43, by Nairobimitot
You must know that it is time to get ready for more rebels and
defections to the government. The government will be very stronger
this time than before because King Paul Malong Awan is out for good.
His service is still needed to other areas and Let all give him
applause. his legacy is going to remain a long time. He will still
serve the government because they need him. You need to give the New
General Chief of Staff an excellent welcoming. He will take South
Sudan to the promise land, and the government will be very high more
than before hand. More defections are pouring in Juba from the rebels’
side in the coming months and weeks. Get ready for South Sudan
complete peace to rise again. If you are blind, you will not see what
is coming but if you are not blind and seeing, and listening to the
things that are happening here in Juba than you will know the time is
coming for South Sudan to rise and economically and for the total
peace to come to South Sudan. I am sure the new Chief of General Staff
is going to be stronger than Malong, which is excellent for the
government of South Sudan. Give him 90 to 100 days, and you will see
what will happen?
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