14/09/2025
Where in the world can a country achieve it development and unity when there are individuals, like Dr. Riek Machar, who always thrive on creating war and tribalism among their own communities?
It is our collective responsibility as the national government to address those who seek to create conflict among our communities for the safety of our citizens and the International lawyers must recognize this because It is very clear from the international community's stance—favoring Dr. Riek Machar as a rebel over the government and that some do not want to see South Sudan in peace and unity. Why are foreign lawyers so concerned about South Sudan's security affairs if they are not beneficiaries of war?
I believe Dr. Riek Machar and his allies will not escape to the bush this time, as he is currently under house arrest and Those who continue to incite violence, such as Makuach Tut and Lam Paul Gabriel, must be brought to justice for the crimes they are still committing because I believe our 64 national government is diligently working so hard to ensure the safety of its citizens. I know that many international lawyers are, in fact, sponsors of terrorism always .Referring to our South Sudanese lawyers as "local" is offensive, especially when many of them are well-informed and capable to do the best work.
But sometimes It is disheartening that in Africa countries , one can defend someone like Dr. Riek Machar, who has been responsible for the deaths of a thousands because Dr.Riek Machar has been since 1991 promoting tribal languages among our communities, as seen in the events of March in Nasir and Ulang, where the White Army under Dr. Riek Machar killed our national soldiers, referring to them as "Dinka Bahr el Ghazal soldiers." This use of tribalist language only serves to create divisions among our communities which we can’t as citizens who love to see South Sudan in peace and unity.
Their interests are clear, and they will never defeat the government of South Sudan. We cannot allow those who seek to create war against the people of the Republic of South Sudan to remain unchallenged.
Dr. Machar and his allies must be held accountable for the attacks in Nasir and Ulang, which resulted in the deaths of General Majur Dak and over 250 soldiers. As outlined in our constitution, they must face the consequences of their actions.
By Paul Malong two
SPLM Party Political Activist