Southern Sudanese Diaspora call for national unity
A CALL FOR NATIONAL UNITY TO ACHIEVE THE MUCH AWAITED REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN
06 of April, 2011
To/
H.E. Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, First-vice President of the Republic of Sudan and President of the government of Southern Sudan (GoSS).
C/o
H. E. Dr. Riak Macar, Vice-President of the government of Southern Sudan.
H.E. James Wani Igga, Speaker of Southern Sudan Legislation Assembly (SSLA).
H. E. Pagan Amum, Minister of the CPA Implementation.
Honourables Leaders of Southern Sudan Political Parties.
Honourables Leaders of Southern Sudan Churches.
Honourables Leaders of Southern Sudan armed groups.
Ref: INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH SUDAN AND THE 9TH JULY CELEBRATION
Your Excellencies,
We, the undersigned concern citizens of the new Republic of South Sudan would like to appeal to all of you for unity, exercise of self-control, join of your efforts and work hand-in-hand to accomplish our national independence on the 9th of July 2011- by accomplishing the above-mentioned objectives, the history of South Sudan will remember you forever. However, any failure to act and meet the aspiration of the people will never be forgotten and no doubt goes down the history. Therefore, we would like to draw your attention to the followings:
? Our people voted with an overwhelming majority of 98% for independence which was acknowledged and witnessed by the international community. They expect a smooth transition to the new state and the realisation of their independence from the Northern Sudanese hegemony;
? Our Council of Ministers marked the period from 1820-2011 as the official periods during which South Sudan fought for freedom, against slavery and colonisation by the old colonial masters as well as the domination and exploitation by the new masters of repressive regimes in Khartoum-thus acknowledging our 191 years of noble struggle; Therefore our people expect a closure of this painful history once and for all;
? Our people are suffering due to the prevailing insecurity and their hopes and aspirations are all squarely pinned on our new state thus it is incumbent on you our political leaders to deliver to the masses of our people what they want;
? Our people in Abyei are facing an unprecedented onslaught and provocation aimed at destroying that much beloved part of our country. Their hope are at your hands;
? Our people voted for the first time in their history to choose their president. His Excellency Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit was chosen by the overwhelming majority of our people therefore, it is the national duty of our leaders to ensure that our President is supported unconditionally to duly carry out his duties, completes his term and navigates us out from the past. In addition, it is the responsibility of all political parties to respect the will of our people;
? Our people, foreign friends and all the Diaspora do not see any evidence that the entire leadership of South Sudan are focusing, energetically working or preparing for the forthcoming independence. Our people are realising that the leaders are concentrating on the constitutional squabble and political power games while turning blind eyes to the fast approaching independence celebrations. Nevertheless, if the current situation continues in such a way, our people will never forgive those who failed to show our best face and a new state to the World and;
? The entire world and our region are closely watching the GoSS and South Sudan political parties leaders for any sign of unity and work towards common purposes as South Sudan approaches its independence;
Notwithstanding, having laid out the underlying driving forces which led us to write this appeal, we would like to conclude by appealing to all of you to:
1. Place the independence of South Sudan and the interest of our people above all;
2. Work for smooth transition to our new state by supporting our President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Vice-President Riak Machar and the entire GoSS to consolidate and foster our viable state the Republic of South Sudan;
3. Arrive at national political consensus over all issues and move swiftly to adopt them without any further delays;
4. Start mobilising and focusing the minds of our people, the region and the entire World on the forthcoming independence of South Sudan;
5. Move forward and work together in energising the forthcoming celebration by inviting all the World leaders to celebrate the birth of our nation and to prove to the entire world that the Republic of South Sudan is capable and will not be another failure African state;
6. All armed groups must put first the interest and the stability of the nation and seek peaceful ways to end the war because the security is their responsibility too;
7. Make everlasting peace by offering unconditional amnesty to all the armed opposition groups; thus offering them the last chance to be part of the independence of the nation;
8. Appeal to our church leaders to work relentlessly to achieving peace and national unity among our people and our political leaders and;
9. Put your collective efforts together to help solving the remaining outstanding issues of the CPA such as Abyei, South-North border, the future of oil pipelines, the citizenship etc.
Dear leaders, lastly we wish to reiterate our commitments that the signatories of this letter fully support the current government under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, believe in democracy, multi-parties state and support leaders who dedicate their work to ensuring that our people live together.
Your swift and unconditional action on the underlying reasons which led us to write this call would be much valued and appreciated not only by the Diasporas and all citizens of South Sudan but also by the international community and our friends who support peace lovers.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Drafting Committee
1. Santino Fardol- France ( coordinator)
2. Gisma Raphael Mou Mou- Sweden ( in charge of mobilisation)
3. Martin Pac Muortat- UK (draft)
4. Hakim Mayol Jouk Chaw- Germany (draft)
5. Santino Atem Deng- New Zealand (draft)
6. Osuru Obeyok Fred- Italy (draft)
Total of the signatories: 291
Signatories
1. Mr. Martin Mapour John- Sweden
2. Mr. David Atak- Sweden
3. Mr. Deng Kuereng- Sweden
4. Mrs. Mary Anthony- Sweden
5. Mr. Lam Kong Gai- Sweden
6. Mrs. Mary Riak- Sweden
7. Mr. Nixon Andu Amos- Sweden
8. Mr. Stephen Jimmy Lemi- Sweden
9. Mr. George Chol Anwan- Sweden
10. Mrs. Amman Koluk/- Sweden
11. Mr. Anthony Justin- Sweden
12. Mr. Mossess Rambsson- Sweden
13. Mr. Chol Anei Majak- Sweden
14. Mr. Gabriel Mariel Dui- Sweden
15. Mr. John Deng Jouk- Sweden
16. Mr. Wek Pot Wek- Sweden
17. Mr. James Ladu- Sweden
18. Mrs. Estella Peter- Sweden
19. Mr. Mary Abangi- Sweden
20. Mrs. Afutu Ramadan Ladu- Sweden
21. Mr. Tito Alek Majet- Sweden
22. Mr. Jewel Duka Daniel- Sweden
23. Mrs. Mary Tikimo- Sweden
24. Mrs. Abok Deng- Sweden
25. Mr. Rojer Lawya- Sweden
26. Mr. Ramadan Remo Ladu- Sweden
27. Mr. Nixon Garang- Sweden
28. Mr. Nyandeng Garang- Sweden
29. Mrs. Christina Dahia- Sweden
30. Mr. Athian Deng- Sweden
31. Mrs. Veronica Riak- Sweden
32. Miss. Ammer Philip Deng- Sweden
33. Mrs. Gisma Mou Mou- Sweden
34. Mrs. Ayak Bona- Norway
35. Mrs. Ketali Posok Samuel- Norway
36. Mrs. Susan Andrua Wilson-Norway
37. Mr. Mogga, S Josephson- Norway
38. Mr. Charils Taaban- Norway
39. Mr. Moses Kuon- Norway
40. Mr. Bagad Akon- Norway
41. Mr. Lino Lokine- Norway
42. Mrs. Alwat Wool- Norway
43. Mr. Garang Nogon- Norway
44. Mr. Wani lugorow- Norway
45. Mrs. Viola Wani- Norway
46. Mrs. Lily Igor- Sweden
47. Mrs. Susan Dahia- Sweden
48. Mr. George Agustino- Sweden
49. Mrs. Kahmisa Agustino- Sweden
50. Mr. Martin More- Sweden
51. Mr. Texas Mario- Sweden
52. Mr. Alir Kur Alir- Sweden
53. Mr. Deng Ding Deng- Sweden
54. Mrs. Aliza Achan Deng- Sweden
55. Mr. Pang Anyuan- Sweden
56. Mrs. Deng Anyuan- Sweden
57. Mrs. Mary Apongi- Sweden
58. Mr. Deng Karbino- Sweden
59. Mr. John Deng Deng- Sweden
60. Mr. Arik Mawien- Denmark
61. Mr. Angelo Garang Alau- Denmark
62. Mr. Aleu Mur Mur- Denmark
63. Mr. Majuec Mayuom Abol- Denmark
64. Mr. David Kur Deng- Denmark
65. Mr. Deng Mallual- Denmark
66. Mr. William Akec Deng- Denmark
67. Mrs. Theresa Nyantch Kur Deng Kiir- Denmark
68. Mr. Joseph Deng Arou- Denmark
69. Mrs. Jessica Joseph- Denmark
70. Mr. Joseph Akij- Denmark
71. Mrs. Cecilia Keji Emmanuel- Denmark
72. Mrs. Mary Choul Diew- Denmark
73. Mr. Lam Moses Mayie- Denmarkl
74. Mr. John Patan Tut- Denmark
75. Mr. Khor Tut Chout- Denmark
76. Mr. Peath Kawang Nyak- Denmark
77. Mrs. Nhial Kuek Wal – Denmark
78. Mrs. Mary Nyapout Dojiok- Denmark
79. Mr. Daniel Yien Kalam- Denmark
80. Mr. Koang Yien Mut- Denmark
81. Mr. Simon Dang Muthiang- Denmark
82. Mr. Bang Lul Guandong- Denmark
83. Mr. David Gtluak- Denmark
84. Mrs. Nyapine Yangkouth- Denmark
85. Mr. Top Yangkouth Tut- Denmark
86. Mr. Tut Gatwech Garang- Denmark
87. Mrs. Mary Nyachieng- Nenmark
88. Mr. David Biel- Denmark
89. Mrs. Abuk Deng chol- Denmark
90. Mr. James Yien Deng- Denmark
91. Mrs. Sunday Taabu- USA
92. Santino Atem Deng- New Zealand
93. Ms. Bianca Jimmy Kelang- Egypt
94. Mr. Samuel Eliaba- Egypt
95. Mr. Siamon Tong- Egypt
96. Mr. Bol Aketch- Egypt
97. Mr. Saraphino Bonde- Egypt
98. Mrs.Achol Peter Deng- Kenya
99. Mr. Yak Chol Deng- Egypt
100. Mrs Kristo Akec- France
101. Mr. Mohammed Deng- France
102. Mr. Gabriel Ungarni- France
103. Mrs. Aliza Monchy- France
104. Mr. Kuol Aguer- France
105. Mr. James Achala- France
106. Mr. Wol Wol- France
107. Mrs. Abani Philip-France
108. Mr. Jok Lual- France
109. Mrs. Rebecca Adot- France
110. Mr. Tong Akot- France
111. Mr. James Lwal Dau- France
112. Mr. Marco Lual Deng Deng- France
113. Mr. Luciano John Hassan- France
114. Mrs. Nimat Abdelrahman Malual- France
115. Mr. William Thiflo- France
116. Miss. Kussani Ella- France
117. Mrs. Kussani Regina Nunu- France
118. Mr. Makur Koriom- Finland
119. Mr. Biar Mabour- Finland
120. Mr. Michael Arop- Finland
121. Ms. Nyaloak Deng- Finland
122. Mr. Jok Biong Alor- Finland
123. Mr. Mario Bol Agwer- Finland
124. Mr. Awar Kiir- Finland
125. Mr. Alwel Adem Jema- Finland
126. Ms. Abuk Atem- Finland
127. Mr. Tereza Akeg- Finland
128. Mr. Makuei Adem Jema- Finland
129. Mr. Deng Daw Chol- Finland
130. Mr. Ring Daw Chan- Finland
131. Ms. Regina Munyir Deng- Finland
132. Ms. Magda Biong Arop- Finland
133. Mr. Santino Ashweng- Finland
134. Mr. Mario Kuur Mathjok- Finland
135. Mr. Mankwir Kaj- Finland
136. Ms. Meeri Achol- Finland
137. Ms. Rebecka Ajak Miokol- Finland
138. Mr. Angelo Mathjok- Finland
139. Mr. Adem Jema Chol- Finland
140. Ms. Achai Deng Kuol- Finland
141. Ms. Akwal Malwal- Finland
142. Mr. Arop Niok Achok- Finland
143. Ms. Nyanbol Nui Deng- Finland
144. Mr. Abram Mangeth Malith- Finland
145. Ms. Anoak Bathong- Finland
146. Mr.Yien Puok Chamdeng- Norway
147. Ms.Susan Andrua Wilson- Norway
148. Mr. Andrew Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
149. Mr. Muluemebet Derseh Shaul- Norway
150. Mrs. Jackline Yar Kur Wel Mayen- Norway
151. Miss. Akuol Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
152. Mr. Atem Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
153. Mr. Aguer Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
154. Mrs. Adut Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
155. Mr. Deng Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
156. Mr. Biar Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
157. Mr. Malang Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
158. Miss. Yar Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
159. Mr. John Garang Kwer Aguer Manyiel- Norway
160. Mr. Akhec Mabior Aguer Manyiel- Norway
161. Mr. Akoon Arik Kuol- Norway
162. Mr. Makur Koriom- Finland
163. Mr. Biar Mabour- Finland
164. Mr. Michael Arop- Finland
165. Ms. Nyaloak Deng- Finland
166. Mr. Jok Biong Alor- Finland
167. Mr. Mario Bol Agwer- Finland
168. Mr. Awar Kiir- Finland
169. Mr. Alwel Adem Jema- Finland
170. Ms. Abuk Atem- Finland
171. Ms. Tereza Akeg- Finland
172. Mr. Makuei Adem Jema- Finland
173. Mr. Deng Daw Chol- Finland
174. Mr. Ring Daw Chan- Finland
175. Ms. Regina Munyir Deng- Finland
176. Ms. Magda Biong Arop- Finland
177. Mr. Santino Ashweng- Finland
178. Mr. Mario Kuur Mathjok- Finland
179. Mr. Mankwir Kaj- Finland
180. Ms. Meeri Achol- Finland
181. Ms. Rebecka Ajak Miokol- Finland
182. Mr. Angelo Mathjok- Finland
183. Mr. Adem Jema Chol- Finland
184. Ms. Achai Deng Kuol- Finland
185. Ms. Akwal Malwal- Finland
186. Mr. Arop Niok Achok- Finland
187. Ms. Nyanbol Nui Deng- Finland
188. Mr. Abram Mangeth Malith- Finland
189. Ms. Anoak Bathong- Finland
190. Mr. Gum Maker- UK
191. Mr. Paul Muortat- UK
192. Ms. Marina Ajith- UK
193. Mr. Gareng Majok- UK
194. Dr. Mayen Macut- UK
195. Mr. Youssif Mabior- UK
196. Mr. Awet Guelly- UK
197. Mr. Abuna Mark Longwa- UK
198. Mr. Scopas K Gonyi- UK
199. Mr. Daniel Yupet- UK
200. Mr. Zanda Ladu- UK
201. Ms. Rose C abdalla- UK
202. Mr. Joseph Jockwat- UK
203. Mr. Jacob Lupai- UK
204. Mrs. Mary Akuwau- UK
205. Mr. Thomas Muortat- UK
206. Alilic Ayuol- UK
207. Mr. Moses Suroba- Germany
208. Mr. Gregory Awei- Germany
209. Mr. Peter Dubdub- Germany
210. Gisma Dawoud- Germany
211. Anai Abdon Atem- Germany
212. Mr. James Andrew Lokodo- Germany
213. Ashol Maniel- Germany
214. Awoor Bullabek Alor- Germany
215. Mr. Biong Bullabek- Germany
216. Mr. Kuol Bulabek- Germany
217. Kalwak Tiem Kuei- Germany
218. Miss. Angong Dohl Achuil- Germany
219. Mr. Joseph Ariki- Germany
220. Machok Deng Atak- Germany
221. Tabitha Chagai- Germany
222. Mr. Samuel Aru- Germany
223. Mr. Martin Juk Aru- Germany
224. Mr. Bona Bende Bernard- Germany
225. Mr. Adam Tombe- Germany
226. Diana Diere Ater- Germany
227. Mr. Daniel Makoi- Germany
228. Mr. Bol Mawien Arik- Germany
229. Niandeng Athian- Germany
230. Mr. Joseph Wol Majak- Germany
231. Amato Wani- Germany
232. Modi De Kiden- Germany
233. Gur Makoi- Germany
234. Maliet Chol- Germany
235. Mr. Manut Aliab- Germnay
236. Mr. John Zakaria Musa- Germany
237. Mary Sabino Bnio- Germany
238. Mr. Francis Wado- Germany
239. Sosif Alizaya- Germany
240. Mr. Sammuel Toka- Germany
241. Mr. William Nyajuak- Germany
242. Mr. Duer Danier- Germany
243. Mr. John Jak- Germany
Mr. John Tito Adibo- Germany
244. Dr. Arkanjelo Modesto- Germany
245. Yoda Abedaya- Germany
246. Mrs. Rebeka Modesto- Germany
247. M. Saturninio Kimo Dalmas- Italy
248. Mr. Richard Albino Omene- Italy
249. Lollos George Salvatore- Italy
250. Achol Omar- Italy
251. Mrs. Maria Magdalena Naketu- Italy
252. Concy Fuli Joyce- Italy
253. Mr. Ring Madut Zakeria- Italy
254. Mr. Lual Schoul- Italy
255. Abudwaya Lomoi Augustino- Italy
256. Abut Deng Deng- Italy
257. Mr. Modi Gabriel Lado- Italy
258. Attak Mayal Dout William- Italy
259. Daing William Deyo Lowal- Italy
260. Kout Carlo Luis- Italy
261. Mr. John Lucky- Italy
262. Mrs. Thersa Agum- Italy
263. Mr. Deng Lek- Italy
264. Mr. William Bol- Italy
265. Mr. Ernestto Morbe- Italy
266. Angela Lee- Italy
267. Lillian Omar- Italy
268. Mr. Paul Germano Sobe- Italy
269. Mr. Gabriel Vogga- Italy
270. Angress Lemy- Italy
271. Mrs. Christina Titto- Italy
272. Mr. John Sumba- Italy
273. Mr. John Semanjire- Italy
274. Mrs. Mary Lemy- Italy
275. Arumete Stanslaus- Italy
276. Mayot Jarves Noi- Italy
277. Mawien Mary Angelo Akok- Italy
278. Jwodho Joseph Chol- Italy
279. Mr. Akok Awatif Joseph- Italy
280. Mr. Manut Tur Johnson- Italy
281. Mr. Ring Jok Jok- Italy
282. Mr. Majok John Kwal- Italy
283. Akol Akok Ayien- Italy
284. Mr. Mayen Yel Lual Mathiew- Italy
285. Mr. Akwoj Joseph Dominic Nello- Italy