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Unknown gunmen yesterday evening attacked the acting area headmen of Naagori II while on his way from masia to his home ...
13/06/2025

Unknown gunmen yesterday evening attacked the acting area headmen of Naagori II while on his way from masia to his home around solidarity neighborhood, sultan Mashakil Bona was shot on his leg.

*A *lawmaker* *representing Nasir constituency has resigned from both the national legislature and his position at the P...
12/06/2025

*A *lawmaker* *representing Nasir constituency has resigned from both the national legislature and his position at the Pan-African Parliament, citing conflict in Upper Nile State** .

*Source: Eye Radio*

Manifesto of John Sylivestor Timba Prospective Chairperson, Greater Mundri Community Association“Empowering Our People, ...
12/06/2025

Manifesto of John Sylivestor Timba
Prospective Chairperson, Greater Mundri Community Association
“Empowering Our People, Investing in Our Future.”

A Call to Serve
Fellow members of the Greater Mundri community,

If I am given the opportunity to serve as Chairperson of our Association in the future, I will dedicate myself fully to advancing the collective dreams of our people both at home and in the diaspora. I believe the time has come for us to move beyond words and take bold, practical steps to uplift our community.

The challenges we face are real, but so is our strength. With unity, vision, and committed leadership, we can overcome division, poverty, and underdevelopment and create a brighter, stronger Greater Mundri.

My Strategic Priorities:

1. Educational Advancement through Lobbying and Scholarships
Education is the foundation of development. As Chairperson, I will prioritize the future of our youth by lobbying government agencies, NGOs, donors, and private sector partners to secure financial and institutional support for students from Greater Mundri.

I will work to establish a Community Scholarship Fund to help our sons and daughters pursue higher education in universities across South Sudan.

I will advocate for academic partnerships and negotiate reserved opportunities for Mundri students in public and private institutions.

2. Strengthening Community Unity and Peace

I will promote healing, reconciliation, and inclusion across all clans and age groups.

Through cultural events, open forums, and grassroots dialogues, I will rebuild trust and reinforce the shared identity that binds us together as one people.

3. Youth and Women Empowerment
Our youth and women are agents of change. I will launch programs that support leadership training, entrepreneurship, and vocational skills.

Women’s voices and talents will be recognized and elevated in all community decisions and projects.

4. Community Development and Diaspora Engagement

I will initiate practical community development projects — such as clean water access, school construction, and agricultural cooperatives — based on community needs.

I will actively engage the Mundri diaspora across the globe, encouraging them to invest their resources, ideas, and energy back into the community.

5. Cultural Revival and Identity Protection
I will lead efforts to preserve and promote our local languages, cultural knowledge, and traditional values.

Young people will be encouraged to learn from elders through cultural education programs and intergenerational mentorship.

My Leadership Promise
I do not seek this position for fame or personal benefit. I offer myself as a servant leader who will be accessible, transparent, and accountable to you all. I will work with honesty and humility, and I will always place the community’s interests above my own.

Conclusion
If given the chance to serve, I will make education a right, not a privilege. I will ensure that unity becomes our greatest strength. I will fight for development that touches every home and every life.

Let us come together as one people, with one voice, and one vision. The future of Greater Mundri starts now and it starts with us.

Thank you. May we rise together with all the dreams we have. Greater Mundri is in our heart

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘  𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 –Preside...
11/06/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘

𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 –President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, with spearheading reforms aimed at restoring best practices and strengthening governance at the Central Bank.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, the president called for urgent action to instil transparency, accountability, and discipline within the institution.

President Kiir expressed serious concern over ongoing financial malpractices, specifically condemning the illegal solicitation of "10 per cent" kickbacks in financial dealings. He warned that any official found engaging in such conduct would face the maximum penalty.

“Such unseemly behaviour is intolerable and will not be allowed to go unpunished,” the President stated, directing the Financial Intelligence Unit to intensify its oversight role and report any malpractices to his office regularly.

He also urged the new leadership to serve with integrity, fairness, and efficiency in order to bring about real change and restore public trust in the financial sector.

The appointment of Dr. Othow and Deputy Governor Mikaya come at a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges and an urgent need for institutional reform.

Authorities in WES Receive IDPs Who Survived on Wild Fruits for 5 Months After Fleeing NadiangereAuthorities in Western ...
11/06/2025

Authorities in WES Receive IDPs Who Survived on Wild Fruits for 5 Months After Fleeing Nadiangere

Authorities in Western Equatoria State (WES) have confirmed the arrival of 89 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Yambio, who spent 5 months hiding in the bush and surviving on wild fruits after fleeing violent clashes in Nadiangere earlier this year.

The displacement followed the removal of former Governor Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba by President Salva Kiir in February 2025, an event that sparked renewed violence and widespread fear among civilians in the area.

Speaking during the reception of the IDPs on Tuesday, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, Hon. James Severino Morris—who is currently serving as the Acting Governor—expressed serious concern about the condition of the displaced individuals.

“We’ve received about 89 IDPs—mostly women, children, and elderly persons—from Nadiangere,” he said. “Another group of around 40 is expected from Bangasu Payam. In areas like Rirangu and Mboringa, more people continue to arrive from the forest.”

The authorities say they are working closely with humanitarian partners to provide immediate assistance, including food, shelter, and medical support, to the newly arrived IDPs.

Jackson Gaaniko Juakali Journalist WES

Pictorial Update:The Balanda Community in Juba gathered today, 8th June 2025, for Holy Mass celebrated in VîRî (Balanda ...
08/06/2025

Pictorial Update:

The Balanda Community in Juba gathered today, 8th June 2025, for Holy Mass celebrated in VîRî (Balanda language). The Mass was presided over by Fr. Romano at Mary Queen Church in Lemon Gaba.

To the SPLM-IG Leaders: Release His Excellency Dr Machar Teny to save your political future and the future of this count...
07/06/2025

To the SPLM-IG Leaders: Release His Excellency Dr Machar Teny to save your political future and the future of this country

I hope by now, those SPLM-IG leaders who were behind the arrest and detention of His Excellency Dr Riek Machar Teny have realized that it is counterproductive to do so. If up to now they don't feel anything and the sufferings of the citizens of South Sudan, then it means that they don't have the country at hearts.

In fact, the whole country has now come to stand still. The national and state governments are not normally working as there is no coordination between them all all. Parliaments at all levels are not working.likewise the executives and judiciary across South Sudan.

Numerous challenges facing citizens throughout the country are not being addressed by the government. This shows that the government is not operating in reality. . Except in Juba and other towns in South Sudan, crime rates and insecurity at country side and among the rural people are at highest levels because the citizens only depend on their personal protection and use of self-help in addressing the needs for justice.

The institutions of government that are operating, are operating without checks and balances For instance, since the arrest of Dr. Riek Machar Teny, tbe council of Ministers and Presidency at national level never sat. Therefore, the national issues are not being discussed and addressed by the national government.

It is also important to bring to the attention of the public that the only office working at the present is the office of the Chair of economic cluster. Unfortunately, the normal operatinon of the government that is based on mutual cooperation and collaboration is not longer in operation.

The Office of Economic Cluster is now performing the works of the Ministry of finance and economic Planning, the work of Parliament, the work of Central Bank and the work of Revenue Authority. .

Unfortunately, the Office of Economic Cluster is is currently working without oversight from the Parliament. All its expenditures are not being reviewed by the Parliament as the Parliament has become more less redundant.

Citizens of South Sudan are no longer view the government as an organization that provides them wtth services. They don't get anything in return for taxes that they pay to the government.

Moreover, the government is being isolated regionally and internationally. As far as I know, the government has failed to secure loans even in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where they used to secure such loads. The World Bank has so far failed to extend emergency funds to South Sudan to deliver services and i pays its workforce as it is expected of the responsible government.

The government appears to have difficulty in clearing the arrears and also paying salaries on time. This is why the announcement date and payment date are not regular. As we currently know, our security and justice sectors are not being taken care of well, which is the cause of insecurity in this country.

The Parliament that is supposed to be opened to address the issues facing our people is not working and it will remain closed until further notice. It was our how that the change in the leadership in the SPLM-IG will bring relief for the people of South Sudan.

Nonetheless, the change in leadership has even dodged our hope on the hard ground of hopelessly. For instance, the head of Economic Cluster who is a new breed of leadership was supposed to come with new energy to break the vicious circle of conflicts by valuing objective dialogue can honestly address the apparent and latent conflict.

However, the tough line approach being adopted by the New Vice President on the side of the SPLM-IG, which is inspired by Uganda has even worsened the situation.

As the new leader who has been given all powers, he was supposed to engage the experts on conflict resolutions across Africa to come up with the new roadmap that can address the gaps that may be in the Revitalized Agreement in South Sudan.

He was not supposed to adopt the Uganda techniques of governance since they can more destructive in the context of peace building in South Sudan. The Uganda government thought that the method of dealing with opposition in Uganda will work in South Sudan.

What must be made clear is that Uganda does not have a good intention for our country as it is looking for where it can engage and maintain its army so that they cannot remain redundant inside Uganda . This is one of the tactics of a Prince as it is explained in the Prince, which is a book by Nicole Machiavelli.

In that book, the Prince, the Writer Machiavelli states that for a Prince to survive, he must create instabilities in the neighbouring countries where he can engage his army since leaving the army redundant is not good for the prince.

What I expected of Uganda as one of the Guarantors was to be neutral as its role is to oversee the effective implementation of the Revitalized Agreement instead of taking side. Due to the peculiar situation of South Sudan, the interest of Uganda was ensure that peaceful co-existence is fostered in South Sudan

Uganda was supposed to be the one working in the support of the Revitalized Agreement. In case of any suspicion that one of the parties to the Revitalized Agreement was volating the Agreement, it can report the violations to the IGAD and African Union. It is the African Union that can give it go ahead tto take actions against any Party against peace.

The decision of Uganda who is one of the Guarantors to take side is to blame for the current crisis. As a result of the crisis, the country is now stuck. The attempt to seek for the support from other countries is met with resistance and demands that for supporting to be given to South Sudan, the government must release Dr. Riek Machar Teny and other political detainees and go back to dialogue and reconciliation.

We all support the call for political dialogue and reconciliation because the crisis of South Sudan are political in nature other than pure crime as many are looking at it with emotions. South Sudan issue is more of a conflict than being a civil war. In order to resolve a conflict, dialogue and reconciliation are the only way to achieve positive peace.

Hence, the only way forward to achieve stability and lasting peace in South Sudan is sticking to the strick implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. Those SPLM-IG Leaders who were behind the arrest and detention of His Excellency Dr Machar and other SPLM-IO leaders did not understand one thing. They did not understand that Dr. Riek Machar was not only ordinary Vice President but he is also someone that represents millions of South Sudanese who are not happy with the current system.

It is clear that all South Sudanese whether quarreling and opposing the system silently or talking or even fighting the government under different groups, all sympathize with Dr. Riek Machar Teny and the SPLM-IO as an Organization.

The continued attempt by some leaders of the SPLM-IG to detain Dr. Riek Machar complicates everything and makes the conflicts continue unendingly. The conflicts in South Sudan can only be ended through political approach where dialogue and reconciliation are the key. The two can also be implemented through the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement in letter and spirit.

As a matter of fact, the Revitalized Agreement has covered all root causes of the conflicts in South Sudan. Even if the government fails to implement it now, the future Agreements will still be modelled on the same issues. The clear example is Tumaini Peace Initiative that copied the exact content of the Revitalized Agreement verbatim.

The adoption of the same issues in the content of Tumaini Peace Initiative shows that no any other Agreements whether now or in future in South Sudan will address issues of South Sudan more than the current Revitalized Agreement.

For us not to waste time and resources in negotiating other peace Agreements, the Revitalized Agreement should only be amended to accommodate other oppositions that are not party to the Revitalized Agreement. This will give the government time to continue with the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement and go for elections as planned.

Implementing the Revitalized Agreement needs inclusivity because excluding other parties or leaders without a just cause is not healthy for the peaceful settlement of dispute in South Sudan. As we have now clearly understood, Dr. Riek Machar Teny is innocent.

Dr. Riek Machar Teny was wrongly detained. He even has a case against those who detained him as a citizen of South Sudan. Fortunately, for the sake of peace and the welfare of South Sudanese people, he will forgive those leaders who arrested him falsely.

The arrest was politically motivated with the thought that they would finish him off politically without knowing that their actions would backlash. All of us have to appreciate His Excellency Dr. Riek Machar Teny for not defending himself that would have put the country into crisis in more crisis.

The action of Dr. Riek Machar Teny of accepting humiliating has helped expose some SPLM-IG leaders to the public. The public has now understood that Dr. Riek Machar all along has been the victim of set up or trumped up charges.

Although we are not happy with the way our Chairman has been treated, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the majority who love peace in the country and who want South Sudan to move forward for the release of our Chairman.

Political dialogue is the only option remaining for the SPLM-IG to save this country. We must go back to the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement in letter and spirit. I once more call upon the leaders of the SPLM-IG who were behind the arrest of Dr. Riek Machar to release him without further delay. I call upon them to Save their political future and future of this country.

Insisting on forceful retirement of Dr. Riek Machar Teny is a wrong decision and political miscalculation. No where on earth can a head of a different political organization can be forcefully retired by the leadership of a different political organization. This odd and absurd.

Moreover, the attempt to forcefully retire Dr. Riek Machar exactly shows that the SPLM-IG has a very serious weaknesses that needs the whole country and the whole world to pay attention to it. It is an organization that if we don't pay close attention to it, the SPLM-IG can destroy this country and everyone.

Summary, I would like to make it clear to those who are trying to forcefully retire Dr. Rlek Machar Teny that they will end up like the dog trying to catch the bird in the picture below and the man trying to cut the branch that he is sitting on as it is also shown in the picture below.

Please SPLM-IG leaders, release His Excellency Dr Machar to save your political future and the future of this country. We, the members of the SPLM-IO are committed to peacefully resist the SPLM-IG until our leaders are released.

Hon. Juol Nhomngek Daniel, MP, TNLA Cueibet County, Lakes State, the SPLM-IO.

June 5, 2025 YAMBIOAt least 21 South Sudanese traders were robbed of more than 100 million South Sudanese pounds, phones...
06/06/2025

June 5, 2025 YAMBIO

At least 21 South Sudanese traders were robbed of more than 100 million South Sudanese pounds, phones and merchandise in an armed ambush along the Yambio-Democratic Republic of Congo road on Tuesday evening, officials said.

The attack occurred around 5 p.m. as the traders traveled toward the Bagugu market near the Congo border. No group has claimed responsibility.

Nzara County Commissioner Linon Kuago Futaki told Radio Tamazuj on Thursday that the assailants, dressed in what appeared to be South Sudan People’s Defense Forces uniforms, intercepted the traders.

“They were tied, blindfolded, and their money and goods were taken,” he said. “This has caused fear and panic among the local population, and movements along the road have been halted.”

Futaki urged the SSPDF to investigate and arrest those responsible.

“The SSPDF has been deployed to track the suspects. If they are our soldiers, they must be held accountable,” he said.

Western Equatoria State Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Philip Madut Tong confirmed the attack and said an investigation was underway.

“We are gathering information to identify and apprehend those responsible,” he said. “Anyone involved in this kind of criminal activity, whether soldier or civilian, will be dealt with according to the law.”

Abdallah Paimamgi, a trader who witnessed the attack, described being stopped, restrained and robbed.

“The attackers tied our hands and covered our eyes. They fired bullets in the air, beat us and stole our money — mostly cash and cigarettes,” he said.

“We depend on cross-border trade to survive,” he added. “The government must protect us, not only charge us taxes.”

 : The Leadership Gap In Western Equatoria State!05.06.2025Author: Kurakuli Sette John.Our state is facing what I term a...
06/06/2025

: The Leadership Gap In Western Equatoria State!

05.06.2025
Author: Kurakuli Sette John.

Our state is facing what I term a man-made leadership gap because we are at a stage of having leaders who are not present to run the state.

As I stated, we can't cover truth with lies; we can only solve problems when we acknowledge that we have problems at hand.

Before the firing of former Governor Alfred Futuyo, the Deputy Governor, who is the current Acting Governor, was absent from the state for about two months, flexing in Juba. He only rushed to Yambio when Futuyo was fired to claim the title of Acting Governor.

When he came, we expected him to tackle critical issues facing the state at the moment, which include the following:

1. Rampant insecurities around Yambio and the most recent one in Maridi (Amaki).

2. Re-opening of the State Legislative Assembly that has not been functional for almost eight months now.

3. Re-integration of civil servants from the former defunct Maridi and Amadi States into Western Equatoria State, who were left out during Futuyo's regime.

4. Creating a robust and responsive administration that will timely respond to the needs of Western Equatoria State citizens.

5. Effective collection and usage of revenues in the state.

But as it stands, the Acting Governor has not been in the state for over a month, yet we don't have a full-time governor. None of the challenges I mentioned has been addressed.

Some state ministers are not fully attending to their duties in the state, and of course, we don't have a functional parliament to deliberate on the problems of the state. As it stands, there are rampant insecurities that need to be addressed.

We need to fill these gaps!!!

By Kurakuli Sette John
A Concerned Citizen

Leadership Vacuum Deepens in Western Equatoria State Amid Growing ConcernsJuba, South Sudan – June 5, 2025A growing wave...
06/06/2025

Leadership Vacuum Deepens in Western Equatoria State Amid Growing Concerns

Juba, South Sudan – June 5, 2025

A growing wave of concern is sweeping across Western Equatoria State as a citizen point to what he calls a “man-made leadership gap,” with top government officials reportedly absent and key state institutions inactive during a time of urgent challenges.

Kurakuli Sette, a concerned citizen and a youth leader, took it to his page and voiced strong criticism over the current state of leadership in Western Equatoria. “Our state is facing what I term a man-made leadership gap,” he said. “We are at a stage where leaders are simply not present to run the state.”

Sette emphasized that acknowledging the state’s problems is the first step toward finding lasting solutions. “We can’t cover the truth with lies. We can only solve problems when we admit we have them,” he stated.

The current Acting Governor, who took over following the dismissal of former Governor Alfred Futuyo, has been accused of abandoning his post before and after assuming leadership. “Before Futuyo was fired, the Deputy Governor—now Acting Governor—had been away from the state for over two months, reportedly spending his time in Juba,” Sette claimed. “He only rushed to Yambio after the firing to claim the title of Acting Governor.”

Expectations were high that the Acting Governor would immediately address several pressing issues. Among them are:

1. Rampant insecurity in Yambio and the recent violent incident in Maridi’s Amaki area;

2. The reopening of the State Legislative Assembly, which has been non-functional for nearly eight months;

3. Reintegration of civil servants from the defunct Maridi and Amadi states, many of whom were excluded under the previous administration;

4. The establishment of a responsive and effective administration;

5. And the transparent collection and usage of state revenues.

However, according to Sette, none of these issues have been addressed. “It’s been over a month now and the Acting Governor is again not in the state. Meanwhile, we have no permanent governor, no functioning parliament, and ministers who are not consistently at their posts,” he said.

Sette called for immediate action to fill the leadership gap, stressing that the state's development and stability depend on it. “We need to fill these gaps now before the situation deteriorates further,” he concluded.

Copied from *AMADI_TV*

Two teachers collapsed while teaching at Renzi Primary School in Tambura County on Monday due to severe hunger, the West...
06/06/2025

Two teachers collapsed while teaching at Renzi Primary School in Tambura County on Monday due to severe hunger, the Western Equatoria State Minister of Education has said.

26/05/2025

The Hidden Conflict in WES

With Gen. Futuyo still at large and his supporters occupying key government positions in Western Equatoria State (WES), there are clear attempts to hide the extent of the violence in the region.

Reports of fighting involving Futuyo’s militia are often ignored. Instead, authorities and their allies continue repeating the familiar slogan: “WES is calm, stable, and peaceful.” However, the reality on the ground is completely different.

There is not a single day in Yambio or Tambura without reports of civilians being shot dead. Gunshot wounds and funerals are now daily occurrences. Heavy fighting is ongoing across the Sue River as SSPDF soldiers, under the command of Brig. Gen. James Nando, attempt to cross into Futuyo’s stronghold of Nadiangere. Just three days ago, three dead SSPDF soldiers and several wounded were brought to Yambio from the frontlines.

Futuyo is reportedly backed by thousands of Seleka fighters from the Central African Republic, making it difficult for SSPDF forces to pe*****te his defenses. After crossing into Nadiangere in February, he destroyed the Sue River bridge. He is now recruiting thousands from his own ethnic group to strengthen his ability to wage war.

It is against this background that we witness the daily deaths of our loved ones, murdered by Futuyo’s militia around Yambio and Tambura.

Two days ago, seven members of the same family — a father, mother, and five children — were shot and killed by Futuyo's forces on the road to Nadiangere, northwest of Li-Rangu. An ambulance from Yambio was only dispatched today to retrieve their bodies, which had been left to rot as neighbors fled in panic. The militia has adopted a brutal shoot-to-kill policy against any Zande they find in the countryside. Yet, due to widespread hunger and economic collapse, many are forced to risk their lives to tend to their fields — only to be ambushed by Futuyo’s gunmen.

Even journalists are not safe. Last week in Yambio, a sports journalist narrowly survived after being shot, with his motorcycle stolen by gunmen.

Ten days ago, the media was shocked when Futuyo’s militia boldly attacked Tambura Hospital without fear or resistance. That same week, gunmen entered a church compound housing displaced civilians and shot Paul Tamania in cold blood.

With all this ongoing insecurity — known to every citizen — it is shocking and insulting to hear the Acting Governor go on air claiming that WES is calm and peaceful. This is not surprising, however, given that he is surrounded by Futuyo appointees tasked with enforcing his policies of ethnic displacement. Their goal appears to be to drive the Azande out of their ancestral lands in pursuit of an administrative area. The Acting Governor, in turn, hopes to appear as a “peacekeeper” before the President so that he may retain his position — even at the cost of his own people’s suffering.

The strategy of the former regime officials in WES is to present an image of stability while using state resources to provide logistics for Futuyo and support the growth of his rebellion. It is no secret that IO forces loyal to Futuyo are openly recruiting in parts of Tambura. The claims of peace and calm are simply a cover-up to buy time and prepare for larger offensives and territorial takeovers.

Most outrageous of all, the Acting Governor recently ordered the arrest of 70 Azande youth, accusing them of burning homes in Yambio. These boys are now rotting in Yambio prison, simply for expressing frustration over Futuyo’s marginalization of the Azande and the killing and displacement of thousands in Tambura, Nagero, Namutina, and Source Yubu.

Even more insulting is that the Acting Governor has now instructed officials to document and compensate burned Balanda homes in Yambio, while completely ignoring the countless Zande homes destroyed and the thousands who still live in IDP camps. He paints the Azande as aggressors so that he can gain the trust of Futuyo’s Balanda militia and continue to enjoy political power. This approach mirrors a failed policy of another Zande politician, who tried the same path and ended in shame.

Here is just one recent example of our people’s suffering, even as the Acting Governor claims all is well:

“WESTERN EQUATORIA – 15 May 2025, Mirya FM: Health authorities in Tambura County are warning of a potential outbreak of waterborne diseases, including cholera, following days of heavy rainfall that has severely affected an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the area.”

Our people are living in fear in these camps, with no security or aid, yet officials insist that peace prevails. Think twice, my fellow citizens.

Some may be content with the lies — but the truth about the Hidden War in WES must be told. We will continue to expose the reality until justice, equality, and peaceful coexistence are restored. The Azande people are not seeking peace through cowardice, but peace with dignity — and we have many capable Azande SPLM-IG leaders who can govern WES with integrity and restore lasting peace.

We call on H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President Dr. Bol Mel to take urgent action and learn the true security situation in WES.

Hon. Eng. Charles Barnaba Kisanga
Writer and Senior SPLM-IG Leader in WES, Juba.

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