Lakes state SPLM dismiss senior party official and arrested 2 other senior members

June 14, 2013 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s ruling party – the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) – on Friday dismissed the Rumbek Central county assistant secretary for political and organization affairs, Kawaja Kau Madol. kawaja_kau_madol_paper_for_dismissal.pdfA dismissal letter obtained by Sudan Tribune from Lakes state’s military caretaker Maj-Gen Matur Chut Dhuol put pressure on on the local SPLM to dismiss the official. Dhuol is reported to have ordered arrest of the SPLM’s secretary for administration and finance in Rumbek Central county, Malek Majok Agok, on Thursday when he was resisting Madol’s dismissal. Agok is reported to be held in police custody without warrant of arrested. On Wednesday, the Lakes state SPLM acting secretary Mabor Ater Dhuol arrested Daniel Wal Riak on separate augment between him and his junior. Wal is now under police jail under department of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), but Wal said his ready to stand before court. In a dismissal letter signed by Mangar Matoc Machar , the SPLM party chairperson of Rumbek Central county indicated that membership of Kawaja Kau Madol is suspended till further investigation are done. He also threaten, the member no to publish any another article criticizing the ruling party, and if so, he will lead further action. Matoc quote 2008 SPLM constitution article 10 (F) that say any “engage in the activities that undermine the objective and policy of this SPLM, contrary to the provision of this rule and regulation. The statement said “the party constitution also detailed that “his membership in the party is also suspended until the SPLM county disciplinary committee is formed to investigate his attempts. Any other release publish related to the citement will lead to termination of his membership in the party disregarding other procedures.” On June 4, Lakes state’s assistant secretary for political affairs in Rumbek Central county has criticised a recent conference by South Sudan’s ruling party (SPLM), saying it encouraged tribalism. The conference, held in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal, focused on political reform, education, security and development. http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article46824 Kawaja Kau Madol described the event as a deliberate attempt to mobilise ethnic groups against each other, adding that the country was facing increasing dangers from disaffected youth. “We shall not address our security, social and political problems using levels of the administration that are not recognised by our constitution”, he said, adding that political power struggles were exacerbating tribal gaps in the young nation. Significant numbers of young men remain jobless right across entire South Sudan’s 10 states, with many being encouraged by politicians on a tribal basis. Bride prices have also increased, putting marriage out of reach for many young unemployed men. Adding to the disillusionment already felt, senior officials continue to employ their relatives, while the majority with qualifications remain without a job. Madol said the current situation threatened the future of the SPLM. “It can disintegrate the spirit into many regional blocks/groupings that will eventually lead to breaking up of the party”, he said (ST)

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