Friends
It becomes so tough to defend Africa when Africans themselves in Western
countries defend those countries when they are looting African countries dry.
The moment you lose the district of Africans in diaspora you are condemned to
death but you lose the right to question why Museveni uses American air crafts
to ferry Uganda soldiers that end up eaten by Hawks in South Sudan.
Very strange how Museveni has targeted the good will of Ugandans in diaspora.
EM
On the 49th Parallel
Thé Mulindwas Communication Group
"With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy"
Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi
"Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko"
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of edward pojim
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 6:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Pojim will be on 40 drips!!_Re: {UAH} Washington demands
withdrawal of foreign troops from S. Sudan
Nyar;
Quite to the contrary, this appeal affects the on-going engagement in a limited
manner.
Remember, the foreign forces in South Sudan did not seek permission from the US
to enter there. They were invited by the besieged government in Juba.
Moreover, how can one condemn US dictatorial tendencies in African affairs and
turn around and align one's position with US when Washington gives directives
to the same African nations?
I just can't go both ways.
Pojim
On Sunday, February 9, 2014 2:18 PM, Nyar Nyar'Onyango <[email protected]>
wrote:
On 9 Feb 2014 23:10, "Hannah Ogwapiti" <[email protected]> wrote:
Washington demands withdrawal of foreign troops from S. Sudan
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February 8, 2014 (WASHINGTON) – The US government has called for the withdrawal
of foreign forces that have interfered in the internal conflict between rival
factions in South Sudan and urged to desist from violating the recently signed
cessation of hostilities agreement in Addis Ababa.
An unidentified man sits in the gun turret while leading a convoy of armoured
vehicles from both the South Sudanese government forces and Uganda People’s
Defence Forces (UPDF), in the streets of Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan, Jan.
19, 2014. (Photo AP/Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin)
In a strongly worded press release issued by State Department spokesperson, Jen
Psaki, on Friday, the US government also warned of “any regionalization of the
conflict” that may result from such foreign interference.
“We urge the redeployment or phased withdrawal of foreign forces invited by
either side, and warn of the serious consequences which could result from any
regionalization of this conflict,” Psaki said.
She also called for an inclusive reconciliation process in the IGAD-sponsored
political dialogue in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
The American call for the withdrawal of Ugandan troops comes as Juba and
Kampala are finalising a military cooperation agreement between the countries.
Uganda says the participation of its troops helped to maintain South Sudan’s
stability.
Igad countries also showed frustration saying the Ugandan involvement in the
conflict weakens their efforts to end the Conflict. But Juba responded by
saying it has the right to demand such support.
The rebel SPLM-In-Opposition warned in a statement issued in Addis Ababa on 8
February that the non withdrawal of Ugandan troops would eventually lead to the
failure of the upcoming round of talks scheduled for 10 February.
Further, Machar’s spokesperson James Gatdet Dak in a message extended to Sudan
Tribune welcomed the statement coming out from the US government, saying "this
was another urgent reminder to put pressure on president Salva Kiir to withdraw
such foreign forces from South Sudan and honour the ceasefire agreement".
Psaki welcomed the arrival in Juba of the first component of the monitoring
team, and "strongly "urge the government of South Sudan to facilitate (the
team’s) important work", which will provide both sides with a mechanism to
report any breaches of the agreement.”
The spokesperson further said "deeply concerned by reports of violations" by
both sides of the Cessation of Hostilities agreement that was signed in Addis
Ababa on January 23.
RELEASE REMAINING 4 DETAINEES
The statement urged Salva Kiir’s government to release the remaining four
political leaders who are still in detention in Juba.
“We urge the government of South Sudan to support these efforts and to release
four political detainees. The expeditious release and transfer of all of the
detainees would reduce tension and build confidence in an inclusive
reconciliation process,” it says.
The detained political leader are: former SPLM secretary general, Pagan Amum
Okiech, former minister for national security, Oyai Deng Ajak, former deputy
minister of defence, Majak D’Agoot and former South Sudanese ambassador to US,
Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth.
COOPERATE FULLY WITH UNMISS
State Department spokesperson also publically requested the government of South
Sudan to fully cooperate with the mission of the United Nations Mission in
South Sudan (UNMISS) and ensure that it carries out its mandate without any
hindrance.
“We also call on the government of South Sudan to fully cooperate with the (…)
(UNMISS). It is imperative that the government ensure that any assaults on and
threats against UNMISS facilities and personnel immediately cease.
"The mission’s ability to carry out its mandate is critical to establish peace
and meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of South Sudan,” she
further stressed.
UNMISS had earlier complained that senior government officials and troops
sometimes tried to force their way into the UNMISS compounds, particularly in
Bor town.
The mission was accused of harbouring rebels in its bases. It was also accused
of allowing the rebels of using its vehicles and facilities in the country.
However during a visit to South Sudan on 3 February, the head of the UN
peacekeeping operations Hervé Ladsous stressed during a visit to UNMISS base in
Tomping that he saw thousands of people alive was a clear indicator that UNMISS
had made the right decision in opening its gates to civilians.
The violence erupted on 15 December when units of the presidential guards
clashed in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, and quickly spread to the other
parts of the country.
The two parties are due to start discussing the root causes of the conflict
with the aim to resolve it when the peace talks resume in Addis Ababa scheduled
for Monday, 10 February.
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H.OGWAPITI
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"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are
to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile,
but is morally treasonable to the American public."
---Theodore Roosevelt
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