US Envoy Scott Gration visits Lakes state capital Rumbek
By Manyang Mayom
August 21, 2010 (RUMBEK) – The American Special Envoy to Sudan, General Scott Gration visited Lakes state on Saturday for the first time since his appointment in March last year.
Gration was welcomed by Lakes state governor Chol Tong Mayay plus his cabinet, MPs and eight Counties commissioners including various organized forces.
He was welcomed with a red carpet, police brass-band music and traditional dances performed by various groups representing the state’s different cultures.
Gration, who began his trip in southern Sudan’s capital Juba, flew to Northern Bahr El Ghazal (Weil) and Western Bahr El Ghazal (Wau) on his way to Rumbek, capital of Lakes state.
“I am very happy for the honoring welcoming you have shown to me – I am so much glad, thank you,” Gration told police brass brand at Rumbek airstrip as he walked alongside the governor.
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DASODIKO
US Envoy Scott Gration visits Lakes state capital Rumbek
I am sure Gration will commit suicide if Sudan desk is taken from him in reality. The guy knows that nothing would be registered on his achievements since he has taken the office for Sudan. Instead he was working to give smiles and cookies for the killers in North Sudan. Meanwhile his sticks were directed toward genocide victims in Darfur by helping the genocide regime to divide them.
But rememeber my friend when you leave this office then you will start remebering your mistake, the victims will appear before you and blame yourself to death.
makuei
US Envoy Scott Gration visits Lakes state capital Rumbek
Inspecting the ongoing preparations to hold the referendum is one good thing, but South Sudan Citizens would also have loved to know America’s stand on the dilemma in which they are at the moment. Too many signs of blocking the vital vote shown by NCP and the Great World’s Power is quiet. Come on Mr. Gration, do more before your rumoured departure.
Raphael.
Richie
US Envoy Scott Gration visits Lakes state capital Rumbek
One thing a admire about our people is the warm welcome that make a visitor feel at home and even more welcomed. Gration cannot get that type of warm welcome in USA. This will now make him love Southern Sudan people than ever. He will understand who we are now. Happy people who loved to be free in their own soil. From here on, Gration is a changed man. I don’t think he will go back to Khartoum anymore. If he does, his views about southerners will totally be different. He knows that now.
This is the beauty of our SS. Culture, fun and respect for our leaders. Our people are very generous, very welcoming and respectful. But that always goes without recognition. I hate to always see that our leaders take fame in this manner and never return any favor or appreciation to uplift the community members. A sound minded leader should return an encouraging favor or appreciation to the community. Stupids one enjoys all that is prepared for them and leave at the end of the day without anything. Poor leadership.