Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defence Minister
December 21, 2008 (JUBA) — The President of the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), General Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a Presidential Decree appointing Nhial Deng Nhial as Minister for SPLA Affairs.
The Presidential Decree No. 175/2008 appoints Nhial Deng, former GoSS Minister of Regional Cooperation, as the Southern Sudan army’s defense minister with effect from December 22, 2008.
The appointment comes after a statement by the Governor of Jonglei State, Kuol Manyang Juuk, that he had been approached by Salva Kiir to fill the important vacant position since the death of the former SPLA Affairs Minister, Dominic Dim Deng, who died in a plane crash on May 2, 2008.
Nhial Deng, who belongs to the Dinka Bhar El-Gazal region, is the son of the famous late southern Sudanese leader William Deng Nhial, who was assassinated in 1968 by the Sudanese army. William Deng led the exiled Sudan African Nationalist Union (SANU), but returned to Sudan just before his death to take part in the 1968 elections.
Aspiring to his father’s role of statesman, Nhial Deng completed an education in Khartoum and earned a degree in law in the early 1980s.
Nhial’s resignation from GoSS ministry of regional cooperation in May 2006, only a few months after his appointment, brought controversy and debate over the reason for his departure. Some reports said it was because his ministry was financially neglected and with there was rampant corruption inside the government, or because of the significant funds spent on the integration of the SPLA with the SSDF armed groups.
However, neither Nhial nor any other official explained why he had quitted the nascent southern Sudan administration. Afterward, he left Sudan to settle in England for two years where he continued his studies of law.
As a result of continual attempts by his comrades in the SPLM, particularly Pagan Amum and others, he made his comeback to Juba earlier this year. He then caused a surprise by declaring his candidacy for the chairmanship he SPLM against Salva Kiir as well as Riek Machar at the second convention of the party last May in Juba.
Since then, he is seen beside Salva Kiir during his travels inside or outside the Sudan.
His appointment will likely be appreciated by the southern Sudanese army, which is dominated by generals who believe they are the holders of the legacy of the late John Garang, the founder of the SPLM.
The close relationship between Garang and Nhial once sparked rumours that Salva Kiir would possibly be evicted from his position as deputy chairman of the movement. But the matter was cleared up in a three-day meeting which took place in Rumbek from November 29 to December 1, 2004, one month before the signing of the CPA agreement that ended the north-south war.
The SPLM was originally the political wing of the SPLA, an insurgency that waged war for 22 years against the Khartoum-based government of Sudan, before joining the national government in a 2005 peace deal that also made SPLM the ruling party in Southern Sudan.
The SPLA uprising began in 1983 when John Garang, then the head of the army’s Staff College in Omdurman, joined guerrillas and the 105 battalion in mutinying and fleeing to Ethiopia.
The CPA established the SPLA as Sudanese army is southern Sudan while the Sudan Armed Force is considered as northern Sudan army. Both are forming the Sudanese army. The Joint Integrated Units formed in accordance to the peace deal are supposed to the nucleus of the future united army id the southern Sudan opts to remain part of a united state.
This week, Juba parliament passed the army budget; accordingly the SPLA gets forty percent of the southern region’s budget annually which translate to 400 million Sudanese pounds (US$187 million).
(ST)
(Reporting by James Gatdet Dak, editing by Daniel Van Oudenaren)
Gatwech
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Sorry Kuol….
Wow…wow…wow…, I can’t believe my eyes! Let me read it again…Yes, it is confirmed, Nhial Deng Nhial, Dinka Gogrial in Warrap state is the choice of President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Hello, Mr. Kuol Manyang, sorry Dinka Bor community… Next time, Mr. Kuol I beg you not to open your mouth to public about your so-called appointment before it officially comes out. It is not good to inform you community supporters about what the President should do about you before he does it and then they go out shouting, singing and even threatening others of a potential power abuse. You people should behave like government officials not like street gangs when handling government issues.
Well, Nhial Deng Nhial, who was popularly known as “The Yes Man” during the liberation struggle has got it. Thanks to the advisory team from Dinka of Bahr el Ghazal especially from Warrap state. Kuol Manyang, “The Butcher of Equatoria” as quoted in the books of European writers was never the choice of the President, but was used to achieve a so-called wide-range consultations and choices to pick from. But who is better between the “The Yes Man” and “The Butcher of Equatoria?”
But wait a minute Mr. President, the position is not for your state citizens of Warrap alone or Dinka in general. Why not appoint Gen. Mbote Mamur or Gen. Thomas Cirilo in implementing the SPLM policy on regional balance in the South? Since you are good at promoting junior military officers to head such institutions like you have recently done to Gen. Achuil of Warrap state in the Police force. There are no Equatorians in the top hierarchy of the army now! Appointing one of these two as the Minister for SPLA Affairs would have served the policy and strengthen the unity of our people. Junior promotions should not be confined to Warrap state alone.
As for Kuol Manyang Juuk, it would have been a very mistake for Salva Kiir to appoint you as Minister of Defense! Just continue looting Jonglei state because no body elected you any way in Jonglei you were just appointed and elections coming soon where your type will never be seen again as governor in Jonglei for the rest of your residence in that state. Just keep yourself confined in Bor County to dodge the Murle as your first obligation, but please don’t evacuate the Dinka Bor to Nimule, just cross them through that river Nile to Bahr el Ghazal incase!!
I hope your gangs will not attempt again to write fabricated stories about your will never be appointment as Minister of Defense. They have gone far in the so-called elusive new sudan vision (nsv) website and lied about quoting residents in Bor town without names commenting!!! Sorry guys…no crying, not shouting, no knashing of teeth, no more blackmailing the President. It time for Warrap state……………..
TRUEMAN
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Bravo,Bravo,Bravo His excellency Kiir Mayardit for understanding that Jonglei will remain without a real man to run it.
All those following him are mere women who could not fill mr Kuol’s shoes.
Ofcourse you know them during the 22 years of civil war.
Moreover the appointment of another Dinka Bor specially Michael Makuei Lueth to governorship position as rumuor had it would have been a huge mistake.
Infact ” wok eka ye bir ke piny” but we applaud your analysis.
All in all this deviation of appointment is ” more than a celebration to people of Jonglei”because nobody would have fill his big shoes.
Thanks and bravo mr Kiir for the understanding of the situation.
The appointment of Kuol would have left Jonglei tribes wrangling for power.
Now the nasty mouths who are incompetent to be in governorship position have been silenced.
Jonglei would have fall apart under Lou Nuer leadership.
“Let their time come when they will sneak to leadership under OUR watch”
“NO POWER WITHOUT A DINKA”.
Nhial Deng Nhial was a good leader trained properly in the moment and inherited experience and knowledge from the late hero DR Garang.
He therefore deserve the position.
Jonlgei oyee!!! SPLA Oyee!!!
Yony
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Wrong and Kiir must correct it immediately
appointing Nhial Deng in this position is very, very wrong and president Kiir should cancel this appointment and make a new one. What is wrong with capable and well liked man who has been in the news as to be in this position? I mean Kuol Manyang, Is kiir having problem with this man? If not, please Kiir remove Nhial and put Kuol Manyang inorder to be strong. Under Nhial, SPLA will fall apart and so is your government because Nhial is an Arab minded man and will work to destroy your leadership; also Nhial is naturally weak, thoughtless, and most all, know nothing about SPLA.
Mr Famous Big_Logic_Boy
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Culture of killer, corruptees, savages, wild and triblism people, always basic on tribalism. Some where singing of cruel Koul Juuk to be appointed as a SPLA/M Defence for Affair and still thesame position is handed to junglese. You dinkas, you have learnt a bad culture from your enslave arabs. I hope you better change this attitude before it is too late. Otherwise at later stage you will regret on your own action.
Arrogance shame on you arabs slaves, who were liberated by Equatorian and now changing your chemeleone life from green into red against your liberators.
Logic have come to approve James as an adopted child to murle from Equatorian, when his parents were taking the courage of saving the dinkas from arabs. If James shows some respect he will be allowed to graze his cattle in Logic’s territory in summar
Denggak
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
It’s something astonishing people. Well, take a deep breath Nhial and be ready for butting in any directions. However, Kuol was the right man for the job and of course you are as well. Kuol is not a failure and I believe he will never be. Take advantage of Kuol’s settings as a man who likes to execute his duty fully. Nhial, Forget the past and move on. Peace.
Medication for: Small_unfamous_illogic child
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Guys, there is no need to quarrel, its already too late. Wheather you shout or not, its already been decided by the president that Mr. Nhial Deng is the SPLA DM. Is batter we advice him how the lead the SPLA in a batter and proper way than beating arround the web. Do you think that all those writtings will change the GoSS president decision? or that he will mind about those comments?
Dut Jok
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Is President Kiir being pressured to make unthoughtful appointments or is acting out of fear of the unknown? For the successful Southern Sudan would not be achieve if Mr. Kiir continue to appoint people into positions without considering individuals expertise, personalities, and job demand. Nhial is a loyal citizen of southern Sudan and his unwavering support for the movement,SPLM during and after the war prove his contribution. But he would even serve better if employed in either diplomat or legal affair ministries. Army is not his fit. But we know he as done an excellent job in advancing SPLM cause in foreign countries. I am certain to say during war we were tied with NIF militarily but we defeated them diplomatically because of our able people like Nhial Deng. So, why can’t Kiir use them where they do best? Successful societies are build expertise.Even our African traditional way of life is based on specialization, that is why there are blacksmith,fishermen, warriors, singers,wrestlers, dance etc. Everybody can perform all these activities ,but not everyone can do them successfully. Mismatching of people and jobs in Southern Sudan would always lead to nonproductive workforce as many of employee end up not knowing what to do. that may explain why employees I saw in just go to offices chat with friends or family members in their offices. analyzing
majuch
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
This is not independent decision made by the president of the south Sudan. why did he consult Kuol before he made his final decision? well, it may be right since is Nhial Deng Nhial is also a state man.however he is not fit for the job, it would be more useful if he was appointed to diplomatic missions reason being he has close relationship with western world. what army is led by lawyers? what military operations will he plan? President’s appointment is even a threat to his leadership for he makes wrong decision from other people—- if then so southerners will opt to elect a leader who has independent decisions making. corrupt decisions from relatives , clansmen,will make some people shift their support——Has it become a sub tribe government? finance docket—–,defense docket, presidency,regional ministry,education ministry,name them . what a mess?.Kuol should take it easy for a big lie from big man for he is needed in Jonglei than in the Nation according to president’s decree.At home, he will be more pronounced than in the nation referring to president’s decree.
Patriotic Bull
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
There must be something wrong with President Kiir the way he appoints people to defense post.it` s so stupid to appoint Nhial Deng as a politcal leader to the post of defense,that tells us that wrong person at the right position and right person at the wrong position.
You could have better appoint Nhial to political post as his career concern. Mr Kiir, it seem that you are moving out of the right path, you better cancel this appointment before Mr Nhial disgrace himself.
To Gatwech:
You always talk stupidly in this web with creative alegations which leads you nowhere. you mentioned something about Mr Kuol Manyang as Equotorian butcher which is meaningless.can you explain what you?
Equotorians have never been a malitias that Mr Kuol fight them for Kuol only against anyone who turns his weapon against SPLA as you did.
You sometime mentioned yourself as a liberator of Abyei which is not true.
I want tell you that there is no any liberation done in Abyei rather than only clashes that happened between SAF and SPLA which was a result of alcoholic drinks.
I want to assure that liberation is not just a clashes, BUT a war fought for the intention of FREEDOM.
Likewise it cannot just finish within a day like what happened in Abyei. It can last for long duration which usully cause your defection,and the patriots remain in contention Around Juba.
PLEASE STOP CALLING YOURSELF LIBERATOR RATHER THAN CALLING YOURSELF MALITIA, FOR LIBERATON WAS ONLY DONE BY PATRIOTS. SPLA OYEE, NEW SUDAN OYEE ,NEW SUDAN PATRIOT OYEE.
Kasinu
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
What a mess, A blind man cannot led men with proper eyes, Never. I am begining to lose hope with this Salva any more, i was a great fans of him but no more, something somewhere is wrong with his thinking rational coupled with no education capabilities. He was not fit for this position/president of southern Sudan, God help us out. Salva is failing to see beyond tomorrow, acting like the historic king of Isrealite Son of King Solomon who was ill advices to enact a poor decission that have remained a record in his biography to todate. what a poor story is Salva going to make.
Patriotic Bull
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Dear all,
Our Country is truely led by someone who seem to have confused of where to go. Kiir you better rethink of somebody else to fit the post of defense apart from Nhial Deng.
Nhial can fit a political position even if you choose him to rule South Sudan in presidential seat then he can be able to do it rather than defense.
I agreed with someone who said that this appointment was done at the weekend when people were drunk.
Please Mr Kiir, You must one time regret of what you are doing currently.
Mr Kiir think twice before taking action.
To Dr Rum choot, you seem to be hypocrite, by calling yourself a doctor yet you have not even done your bachelor degree.Please stop pretending.
You English proves that you are not DR.
Remember that dinka whom you are talking against your liberators, you better respect them.
Chol Mading
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
At the outset, I would like to congratulate Mr. Nhial for his appointment. This position really requires some one who would bring hope and think beyond tribal line. We are in the crossroad at this juncture and we need a better thinker like you. This is the time we need to think and be prepare for the upcoming challenges. We will not see our destiny if we are still exercising our old tricks. There is no difference between Dinka and Nuer or others; we are all southerners and should unite under our flag/land
John Chol
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Kiir had done it all.It’s finished ! but Nhial Deng Nhial will fit the postion after some months or years because he does have experience in the army. Kuol Manyang would have been the right person for that position.
My message to Kiir, It’s a big embarrassment and shame to Kuol Manyang. When you approached him, people knew very well that you have a clue of choice in your mind.
Now that you have changed your mind for Nhial, what a big shame you have exerted to Kuol! for sure, you have fitted him with a lying lip. If you contnueing listening to wrong advises then you will make mistakes again and again and people will hate your leadership.Let us wait and see.
To Nhial Deng, congretulation for your appointment.I hope you will catch up quickly. But remember to use army mentality rather than judgement mental.A father like son, I hope you will be more than Deng Nhial. you are highly welcome.
Patriotic Bull
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
To H5N1,
Mr/mrs H5n1 or whatsoever you called yourself.
You are just a liar who said word but doesn`t put them in action.
You don`t know what you are saying. Ask Mr Riek Machar when he claim himself to be a killer what happened to him. Machar Just end up surrendering to Mr Beshir and we face both of them.
After Machar saw that we have conquered New Sudan, He came back to Patriot Dr Garang confessing that he did wrong both to Dr Garang and to God that he need forgiveness.
He was forgiven and welcome just to eat.
However, we don`t know anyone who can kill us. If you are sure of what you are saying, try then if you will not end up surrendering like Machar, But remember that there is nowhere to surrender since we are in Khartoum where Machar went to surrender.
Patriotic Bull
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Hi Mr/Mrs H5N1
or whatsoever you called yourself.
I don`t twist anything rather than what you said. you called yourself a killer and that was why I show you someone who tried to be a killer but failed.
yes, that was what I know that you didn`t means what you said rather than just a mere joke at web.
To Gatwech.
I cannot talk with you anymore in this web since you are just a boy who is not initiated.
I even realised from your childish talks which always makes no sense.
a boy who is not initiated cannot talk about things which can benefit people because he is not mature. He talks childishly.
Don`t talk to majok Areem because he is not a boy like you do.
Patriotic Bull
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Hi Mr Kim Deng and Tutduok
Why do you lie in the Public that you are mighty when you failed to face Monyjang during Nuer defection which was led by Riek Machar and Nyuon Bany.
I think you Nuer failed until you finally surrendered to El Beshir.
Why do you used word mighty when you don`t know the meaning.
Word Mighty is to Monyjang because we defeated you Nuer with our major enemy Arab.
If you are sure that Nuer is migthier compare to MonyJang try then if you will not end up in capture like Sadam Hussein.Remember there is nowhere for you to surrender like Riek and Nyuon when they surrender with all Nuer that they were given name Alah jaabu.
Patriotic Bull
Nhial Deng Nhial appointed southern Sudan Defense Minister
Hi Gatwech,
I was in contention in Mapaw Juba where we wanted to capture juba.
After I learnt that you came to Bor, I started of where I found Nuer in Mading chasing them til Ayod.
After that we came back to juba where our major enemy was . we fought.
Again your uncle Nyuon Bany defected in Pageri where he came to capture mogui. we left Juba and faced him til he escape through sahara desert where he finally surrender to El Beshir where Beshir gave him name Alah Jaabu.
Asked Machar to tell you more about us Monyjang.
We Stand against you guys until you end up surrendering.
If you know and sure of what you are saying try then if you will not end up in capture like Sadam Hussein