Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
June 22, 2011 (KHARTOUM) – The possible presence of Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir at the independence ceremony of South Sudan is complicating the planning process for the event, a newspaper in Khartoum reported today.
The independent Al-Ahdath newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying that some countries particularly in Europe have yet to name their representatives at the ceremony.
Western officials have mostly avoided meeting with Bashir since an arrest warrant was issued for him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges that he masterminded war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur.
There were even cases where leaders from Brazil and Argentina refused to be seen next to the Sudanese president.
Southern officials are keen on securing the maximum attendance by officials from U.S. and Europe, according to the sources and are therefore wary of the impact Bashir’s presence may have.
The sources said that U.S. Vice president Joe Biden and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon are among the officials expected to attend though this is not confirmed yet.
But the Washington Post said today that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, was tentatively scheduled to attend the ceremony, though she may not make the trip because of safety concerns.
The newspaper also reported that former governor of Alaska and the 2008 Republican party candidate for Vice President Sarah Palin has cancelled her plans to be at the ceremony due to scheduling reasons.
Palin was planning to travel with Franklin Graham, the son of evangelical leader Billy Graham, as well as Fox News personality Greta Van Susteren. The latter also canceled her trip. Graham said on Wednesday that he still plans to go.
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Thomas Andrew Hissen
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
To hell with Bashir, the southernes donot care about his present at the ceremony
superior Junibi
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
We don’t need his attendance, South Sudan is too precious to celebrate her independence with criminal like Al Bashir. Southerners should not think without Al Bashir we wouldnt have got independence. Thats totally wrong. He had no choice but to let us go or faced bitter death and defeat by combined SPLA and Darfur rebel forces.
We shouldnt act like little bitches trying to appease this retarded moron (Al Bashir)
Wanibuluk Ciciliba
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
What is realy eating up the brain of the Southern politicians? Although it is important to have Al- Bashir in the ceremony, it is equally important not to have him attend but rather delegate a representative like he has always done since his indictment to allow other important visitors to breath fresh air in Juba. Important guest can not withdraw their plans to attend because of Al Bashir whom we all know is a wanted criminal not to associate with.
If he is coming to endorse a doc, the it complicates the whole long awaited event because for sure I know he will not be there to give himself a life vest.
But I also think the ICC should consider the importance of having Bashir in this event by not trying to aprehand him during this season.
dinkador1
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
ALL THE WORLD LEADER ARE HIGH WELCOME TO JUBA SUDAN,LET YOU NOT CARE ABOUT BASHIR.
Janafil
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
I can advise Bashir to a void comming to a ceremony and deligate is deputy to attend the ceremony.
He is wanted by ICC and we are going to arrest him.
Young
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
To my suggestion U.S,South American European,Canada and Australian leaders should have not decided not to attend the ceremony of the Southern sudan inauguration due the presence of Criminal Bashir,because if Bashir is to be for he will be the one to lowered his flag and Kiir’s to rise his flag if it just a matter of attendance then Bashir could have not be invited by South.
Lorolokin
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Bashir is NOT well come to this ceremony but he has all the right to deligate some one including Ali Osman the man who championed the CPA with late Garang.
Kinkak.
sudinka
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Dear Readers if the Bashir fail not to attend the ceremony than his third vice president Taha may come and represent Khartoum and if not than there is no problem, all the world leaders are going to attend.
Acinitos
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
To the leaders around the world,You were there when we southerner are crying for help. We wanted you to be there for us when we are joicing for creation of the newest nation of the world.This is the last chance for Omari to step in the soil of Republic of South Sudan Let him step for last before he will cool his leg in ICC court.COME ONE ,COME TWO COME ALL LET US CELLEBRATE OUR ACHIVEMENT.
AdierCien
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
In The Name Of The Trinity God Amen
President Bashir is a wanted man anyway and his presence in South Sudan’s ceremony is not helping at all but remember it is colourful. His presence will signifies the split of Africa’s largest country into two in his eyes. So, Im hoping Bashir to attend the ceremony.
Dr. Reality
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Avoiding Bashir is necessary.
North Sudan should be represented by someone who has no crime friction with the international community because it will show Bashir he has been intentionally driving Sudan under the influence of darfuriphobia and junubinophobia.
Acinitos
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
It is very important for Bashir to be there,it is at his watch that the history hapen,this is reality emotion does no help,my fellow southerner.Leaders of around the world should understand he is there as guess like any others, it is time for cellebration not time for war.Every body have to enjoy.Including the criminal,all the prisoner in the south sould be forgiven and the prison door should be widely open they too should be set free.And give them second chance of life.
Acinitos
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
There is not good Arab the only good one is the dead Arab so Bashir should come, if you notice one tell me and his achievement make him good for you.
Sam.Eto
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
HA HA HA HA HA HA
You guys dont get it – Bashir or no Bashir the South Sudan independence ceremony is going to be postponed or canceled. The paper in Khartoum did not say because of Bashir (that was made up by Sudantribune as usual). Its because your idiots in the SPLM can not organize a dance party let alone a celebrations like this. There is lack or organization, funding (probably stolen) and security. Pay close attention to what Clinton said – she wont make it because of security reasons – Juba is not safe. So the European wont make it. They are all worried about sleeping in some cheap motel and mosquitoes.
Quote me on this : SOUTH SUDAN INDEPENDENCE CEREMONY POSTPONED (look out for this heading in the SudanTribune very soon) – due to lack of security and organization.
Bush
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
GOSS should simply invite ICC chief and you will see Mr. Beshir will withdraw his invitation.
Inviting Beshir is like inviting a Satan to attend a Sabbath.
Christians United for Israel
Sam.Eto
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Here is the story and link if you can read arabic :
http://www.alnilin.com/news-action-show-id-32910.htm
Adam
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
The main reasons for foreign invitees not to come to the South is not the presence of Al-Bashir. It is for security reasons and lack of infrastructure. If security situation is under control, most, if not all invitees would have confirmed their participation.
I think CIA meetings with President Silva Kiir early this week were so frank – that is why the message has been spread that “the security status” is unfavorable.
If pending issues (other than Abyei) are not resolved before July 8, 2011, President Al-Bashir will not attend too. Furthermore, if the situation escalates between the two rivals (NCP and SPLM) in the coming days, the North will not recognize the new state either. I don’t want to hear that the recognition of Khartoum is not important – it is whether we like it or not.
Adam Milawaki,Nairobi
Acinitos
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Did you weake up from sleep,go back to sleep
Acinitos
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
That is true we like satan to know God too that is why he should be invated.
factorx
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
To hell with the invitation of Bashir! One would wounder as to why exactly he was invited for, just to come and dance and dining on top on the bones of whom he had murdered. God forbid! If he the murderer comes, he should be surrendered to Hague that must be an assurance from H.E Kiir and Riek, the leaders of this nation to be born.
Paul Ongee
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Is it true that Bashir’s plane gonna get intercepted on his way to China? No, please, let him go and come back for the last time. Bashir still has a choice to make either to go to The Hague or heaven at his disposal.
Paul Ongee
Khartoum Watch
Gaddfa
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
yes it’s absolutely possible. the southern authority should not take this lightly. president Bashir has been long problematic to whole Sudan. and this we need to have time to talk freely as a nation. the south Sudan authority should off this bastard for good
sudinka
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Read this proverb, (is out of ignorance when the goat attend the Leopard party) never talk about Bashir attended of celebration in Juba where by all those want him are present. even if Ocapo is not be present will UN sec general Be and others from the security council in Newyork present on that big day.and the have contact with Chief ICC.
Ahmado
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Dear southerners we do not need Bashir presence in our country.Bashir like animal has a bad smell and he does n`t have friends what is he coming to do in new country.is he coming to celebrate our blood since he was been killing our people from 1989 since he took power from Sadiq al Mahadi? for me let him stayed in his Khartoum.
Kon Ajith Deng
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
presence of Omer Al-Bashir in this ceremony is very important for the world to recognize the new nation,and also to flow down his flage in the South Sudan,you don’t care about ICC,Omer still in Sudan,and I think ICC will not do any thing for Omer,and I see no problem for him
kuoldit
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Yes,you are right Ahmado,Bashir ‘s presence in the ceremony is not contructive.
Murle Intellectual
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Inviting Omer Beshir is a big mistake. How can you invite a killer criminal to the best day of our entire history which should mark our freedom day. Omer Beshir you are unwelcome here. Don’t come here
Bush
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
In fact, I will kill him if he happen to set foot on the Southern soil again, fed up with his bulling of Southerners.
Christians United for Israel
Khartoum92
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
There is no way Al bashir will agree to attend the SSudan Independence, what is he gonna celebrate the future Somalia in making.. He never even considered the invitation so you Southerners chill
kuoldit
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
How can a criminal attend a ceremony? People should not fear to attend the ceremony,the Goss is very keen on whatever the plan Jallaba doing in the North.Let his talk remain on oil issues which still nothing to the South.Do they think that we fought for money during 21 years?
We were fighting for the betterment of Southern Sudan to oppressive regime based in Khartoum and this is the same thing applied right now.The struggle will be continue as usual unless they stop their brutal activities starting from Abyei and Nuba Mountain.
kuoldit
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!Bashir shouldn’t be forgiven except the Southern criminal who told you that big criminal who is well known world wide.
Monydu
Bashir’s presence at S. Sudan independence ceremony problematic
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SHOULDN’T CARE ABOUT BASHIR BECAUSE WE REALLY NEED HIM TO LOWER HIS BLOODY FLAG AND WE RAISE THE FLAG OF PATRIOTS IN HIS PRESENT. TO MY SOUTHERNERS PLEASE LET’S PROTECT OUR GUEST ON JULY 9 SO THAT THEY APPRECIATES OUR BEAUTIFUL YOUNG NATION. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY WE SEE IT TOGETHER.