S. Sudanese in Canada condemn rebellions, call for ceasefire

S. Sudanese in Canadacondemn rebellions, call for ceasefire
Dear Bros in Canada,
It is true to write a letter but acknowledge that the rebellion in S. South is for powder greedy. Nothing than an amnesty to all militias fighting against the south, (In SPLA, everybody want to be call general or CDR, in GOSS everybody want to be the president, minister, MPs and so many titles) After they failed to accept an amnesty and then SPLA would take action to protect civilians.

DR.Ariambek

S. Sudanese in Canadacondemn rebellions, call for ceasefire
HERE IS THE PETITION AMENDED BY SUDANTRIBUNE:

Concerned South Sudanese in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Condemn the growing rebellion by seven militia groups against the government of South Sudan

14 May 2011 To Gurtong: It’s with shock and disbelief that rebellion by militias has become a prevalent practice in most of the States in South Sudan after the referendum. This rebellion is an act of betrayal to millions of the South Sudan people who gave up their lives for the sake of independence. It is an unacceptable practice and must be reversed by these self-proclaimed rebel leaders.

This time in history, the Khartoum government in the North is in several fronts attempting to sabotage preparation for official secession and the celebration of the independence of the South on July the 9th 2011. Hence, rebels in the South should put down their arms and join millions of the people of the South who are counting down days to celebrate the independence; which should be the beginning of a brighter future for every citizen in the ten States in the South Sudan including Abyei, Nuba Mountain and Southern Blue Nile.

Rebellion against the government of the South always results in deaths of hundreds of civilians and innocent people. For example, in 2006 when Gabriel Tanginye’s forces stormed Malakal the head town of the Upper Nile State resulted in high civilians’ causalities. The same atrocities were repeated in 2009, in the same town by his rebels leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced.

Similar tragedies and suffering characterized by killings, looting and displacing of civilians were experienced when George Athor Deng, David Yau Yau and John Gatluak Gai of the Jonglei and Unity State respectively rebelled after the election in 2010. Unfortunately, civilians continue to die currently in Jonglei and Unity State.

Peter Gadet Yak the newest rebel leader to break a way from the South Sudan army and the Upper Nile based rebel commander Johnson Oliny, are among the list of the rejecters of democratic set of rules to address discontent with elected government.

When commander Yak Launched attacked on Mayom, a small town in Unity State, innocent people died. And when the South Sudan responded to his aggression, civilians were caught in the cross fire and were the victims.

The same thing was the case when Oliny launched the fight against the South Sudan army in one of the most populated cities and villages in the Upper Nile State.

The cost of human lives in all these rebellions is not in the interest of any person in the South.

Abdel Bagi Ayie Akol a life-time Khartoum supporter recent call for rebellion against the government of the South if it continues would be another disaster to civilian population in the South, especially Northern Bhar-El Ghazel State from which he hails. South Sudanese must stop violence against their own people.

We the people of South Sudan, living in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada, are deeply saddened by the repeated killing of civilians and undermining of the democratic principles by the rebels. This unconstructive spirit of rebellion could diminish resiliency of the people of the South to attain liberty; a desire which has been demonstrated through many years of struggle. People of South Sudan since the beginning of the civil war between the North and south in 1800s, struggled together; seeking peaceful solutions whenever differences emerged and so, they attained freedom. It is an inspiration that the ordinary people of South Sudan voted by more 98% in favor of independence.

The referendum was one of the most transparent and credible elections as attested by the international community. We therefore appeal to all rebel leaders in South Sudan to put down their arms and seek democratic means to voice out their grievances/concerns. If the South Sudan conducted one of the most credible referendum elections in the world, why can’t the same people use non-violent means to resolve their disagreements? We challenge the government to embrace peace and make civilian protection a priority!

We the South Sudanese in Canada are opposed to any military solutions to any problem between political parties or communities in South, for our nation to move forward constructively. We must support the efforts of president, Salva Kiir and State governments. The President last year decreed an amnesty to all militias against the South, a move which was meant to foster peace in the region but, unfortunately all the rebels are abusing the offer. They continue launching wars on their own vulnerable civilians. All reasons claimed as causes of rebellions by all the seven rebel groups could not warrant killing of civilians. The rebels must give people of South Sudan a break from war. This time is for the people of the South to heal from the past and together build the nation for all, where tolerance, equality and respect of people’s lives and property are practised.

We, the undersigned condemn the spirit of rebellions hence, the above mentioned rebel leaders should put down their arms, accept amnesty and get acquainted with the democratic principles in dealing with elected government.

1. Christian Lado – Eastern Equatoria State
2. Anthony Agwa – Eastern Equatoria State
3. David Lado – Central Equatoria State
4. Felix Lasu – Central Equatoria State
5. Sagin Bali- Central Equatoria State
6. Anoria Kaka – Central Equatoria State
7. Arek Dau Manyang – Warrap State
8. Simon Marial Madhieu – Warrap State
9. Angelo Makur Alath – Lake State
10. Biong Ngor Deng – Abyei
11. Francise Kiir Akuin – Abyei
12. Deng Dau Ngor – Abyei
13. Joseph Atilio Garang Laual – N. Bhar Elghazel State
14. Lino Machir Akong – N. Bhar Elghazel State
15. Yel Guoat – N. Bar Elagazal State
16. Marko Payo – Upper Nile

17. Peter Amon – Upper Nile Sate

18. Monybuny Kuol Chuol – Upper Nile State

19. Matthew That – Upper Nile State

20. Majal Yow Teng – Unity State

21. Agou Kuur – Jonglei State

22. David Mabior Atem – Jonglei State

23. Machik Mark Atem Diu – Jonglei Sate

24. Reuben Mayen Garang – Jonglei State

25. Sation Riing Riing – Warrap State

26. Akot Mawien Uguak – N. Bhar Elghazel State
27. Kuach Mashack Makuei Madit – Lake State
28. Michal Arok Yak Dout – Jonglei State
29. Bol Achiec – N. Bhar Elghazel

S. Sudanese in Canada condemn rebellions, call for ceasefire
Dear readers,

Every loyal citizen to the upcoming Republic of South Sudan will agree with our brothers and sisters in Canada about the need for peace and tranquility in the south. but, unfortunately all the rebels in south Sudan are greedy and power thirst to the extent that they have forgotten the reason they took arms against the north in 1983. their reasons for taking arms against GoSS are ilogical to this moment. We all should work hard to support peace in our upcoming country by renouncing every attempt to distabilize this young state. even the cattle rustling have to be address by putting human dignity above domestic animals.