Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
By John Actually
September 26, 2011 (BOR) — Jonglei state governor Kuol Manyang Juuk called up on the renegades, particularly his political rival George Athor Deng, to positively respond to the presidential amnesty granted during the proclamation of South Sudan independence in July 9 in Juba.
Speaking before the state assembly on Monday, Juuk said the amnesty was an opportunity for peace building among the people of the Republic of South Sudan. He further said the positive reponses from general Peter Gatdet and David Yau Yau are commendable.
Both have signed peace agreements with the government and returned to Juba recently. Yau Yau similarly to Athor rebelled in Bibor after the results of the local elections and accused the SPLM of rigging the vote.
However, Peter Gadet, who joined the SPLM after the Juba Declaration in January 2006, spoke about tribalism and nepotism. He also called for more development and equity among South Sudanese.
The governor Juuk pointed out in his speech that Athor remains adamant and refuses the presidential amnesty and the need to stop war in the newly established country.
Athor rebelled against the government of South Sudan after losing April 2010 elections in which he contested as an independent candidate for the post of governorship in Jonglei. He accused the local authorities and the SPLM of rigging the results.
Athor set up his bases in Pigi and Fangak Counties in northern Jonglei where he waged a number of attacks against the government forces before to dislodge him in February this year.
Athor’s whereabouts is unknown. However, it was rumored to be hiding in Khartoum till this month when he appeared again for the second time in greater Lou Communities, Uror and Nyirol Counties in Jonglei. Unconfirmed reports say he is re-arming the local population to fight the government forces, besides their traditional enemy, the Murle.
Local leaders estimate that Athor provided over 1000 guns to the Ayod County youth.
Besides weapons, analysts warn also against propaganda and disinformation that the rebel groups seek to disseminate across the South Sudan to mislead the local population and create a feeling of insecurity among them.
The rebel South Sudan Democratic Movement/ Army (SSDMA) led by General Athor issues regularly statements alerting civilians to avoid such areas in the state because of military operations they intend to undertake.
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George
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
Athor Deng should be accepting the amnesty like the rest of rebels. Mr Athor need to know that he is encouraging crimes against the South and its citizens when supplying weapons to the civilians who are always against the other civilians like Murle and Dinka in Jonglei. This guy must understand the message clearly and if not then he will carry his own cross.
Thanks
Silver Ganni
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
This is a good move by the Jonglei gorvernor, to call this reble to come back home for the seck of peace.My only advice to all this Country’s man and woman, boys and girls, don’t joint this rebellion of Athor. It’s not a wise decesion to go into the bush, to kill your own people coz you lost the position of the governor.
Silver
Wen Tek
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
Dear all,
I believe we can not afford another war after 17 years of Anya Nya I war and 21 years of SPLM/A.
May I advise George Athor and his supporters to lay down their arms and come to the table for negotiations so that their grievances are amicably addressed.We need to concentrate on reconstruction and development efforts not war.The call made by Governor Kuol should be heeded to.
Force 1
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
The person like Athor should know the only way to come to power in the modern and civilize society is to come to the people and convey your message of how you would like to change their lives to be better than what they currently have.
You don’t need the gun to come and killed them and the same time wanting to be their leader, which sound senseless! Isn’t it?
Accept the amnesty and come to the
Genuine Leader
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
By Genuine Leader.
Dear all south Sudanese readers.
the big problem behind president Mayardit presidential amnesty sound more policize in first stage then sounding less political good will in second stage that is the main reason behind George Dut and others rebels leaders hesitation to accept presidential amnesty.
nuer-2
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
Mr George,you are welcome back brother, let us stop killing our people.They are for us, and we are for them.
No more war in our new sudan.
COME BACK TO US BROTHER.
joseph19
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
Dear Governor, you have done a great job this time regardless of how many innocent people you have buttered during the war, which i believe you need the Attention of the ICC.
To George Athor and the Followers, I think there are times in life where we have to accept what the majority of the people are saying, rather than the minority. This is called a Democracy.Come in peace 4 thelove of our natio
aliny pathou
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
Legitimate peace is only that Athor can take not a fake like Gatluak Gai
omoni Jr.
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
Athor need to lay arms down and join his coleaques in juba or jonglei state.
Majok Garang
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
This speech from Kuol Manyang is too political and unacceptable. There is nothing like an amnesty in South Sudan. Yau and Peter Gatdet surrendered themselves involuntarily and were not issued an amnesty.
George Athor will never succumb to a deceitful amnesty.This is not an amnesty and amnesty must be unconditional. The fact that George Athor’s conditions are not met woould not convince him.
Majok Garang
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
George Athor’s demanding conditions must be met before he could cease the armed struggle; below are the conditions:
1. Salva Kiir must impeach Kuol Manyang from the governorship because he rigged the election intentionally.
2. The transitional constitution of South Sudan must be repeaedl and amended democratically through public consultations. The constitution is dictatorially drafted.
WUNDIT
Jonglei governor calls on renegade George Athor to respond to presidential amnesty
everybody is silent why? we have been telling to comment like a mature person, i like it.