Editor’s Note: This blog post was written by Enough Project Intern Amanda Schmitt. On December 10, 2015, Enough Project Founding Director John Prendergast testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, assembling for a session on “Independent South Sudan: A Failure of Leadership.” Expert witnesses included Ambassador Donald Booth, Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan; Bob Leavitt, Deputy Assistant Administrator in USAID’s Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian … [Read more...]
A Roadmap for Peace in South Sudan
As the world's youngest country enters its third year of civil war, there are new hopes for a durable peace. By Daniel P. Sullivan, Foreign Policy in Focus/United to End Genocide. The news out of South Sudan over the past two years has been devastating. And as we mark the beginning of the third year of conflict, the risk of famine and further atrocities remains grave. But not all the news is bad. In 2015, a peace agreement was signed following increased regional and international … [Read more...]
We are with the government on this IGAD plus peace proposal
As the IGAD plus peace proposal on South Sudan had hit a deadlock on the government side. Our position as one of the affected community in South Sudan, is that we supported the position of the government not to sign this flawless peace proposal by IGAD because it's lack the clarity on how to avoid another December 15, 2015, in the near future. The IGAD plus peace proposal has the purpose of creating tribal loopholes and a goal of making the government of South Sudan to collapse. Therefore, we … [Read more...]
“If President Kiir Could have Held His Ground: There Wouldn’t Have Been United States or Regional Boots on the Ground in South Sudan
This article first published on September 17, 2015 Introduction Let me disclose at the outset that the views expressed in this paper are completely mine and should not be attributed to anybody else or entity including the Bor County Diaspora in the United States that I lead but only to me as an individual and citizen of the Republic of South Sudan. I am expressing my views after the fact and I do not think any argument made at this point will change anything on the ground since the “peace … [Read more...]
Why President Kiir is comfortable in deciding not to reverse a decision to expand 10 states to 28 in South Sudan
By Mach Paul Mathiang On October 2, 2015, President Kiir announced a decree that called for creation of 28 states. In the minutes following, the public outburst with the joys and ululations in every corner of South Sudan towns. The idea seemed to be what many people were waiting to hear from the President. In the diaspora, the formation of 28 states was received with mixed opinions, but the citizens of South Sudan carry enough weight that their opinions must be taken seriously. President … [Read more...]
Uncle Deng Kur’s Letter to 11 years old: Aguer Atem Deng
Dear Aguer Atem Deng, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the heartfelt message you shared in your recent video. I can honestly say that as you brought up certain facts regarding the suffering of our people, I was overwhelmed. At such a young age, you have proven to be a well-informed, smart, and concerned citizen of South Sudan. Your inspirational words make me very proud of you, and proud to be a citizen of South Sudan. The information you have offered gives me hope … [Read more...]
Our Condolences to the Victims of Jalle Payam
We as members of Bor County Diaspora in the United States are heartbroken by the enormity of what happened on Thursday at Jalle Payam, Bor County, Jonglei State. We strongly condemn the renewed atrocious and heartless acts by the members of Murle Tribe. As members of Bor Community, we are a family, and what took place on October 22, 2015 was unspeakably difficult to every one of us as a community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims, families, and the entire community over the … [Read more...]
Conference (Bor County Development Association, Inc. Annual Conference) Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 28 – Sunday, May 29, 2016 in City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Dear Bor County members here in the States and the world over, Following the tradition of our chosen Bor County annual gathering date and day of the week since 2011 and as enshrined in the Bor County Development Association, Inc. Bylaws that Memorial Weekend belongs to Bor County, the administration is hereby officially announcing the convening of Bor County Development Association Annual conference in the Great City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, over the memorial weekend, Saturday, May 28 – … [Read more...]
Bor Youth Association in Australia strongly condemn the Murle attack on civilians in Jalle Payam
Press Release We the members of Bor Youth Association in Australia (BYAA) and the entire Bor Community in Australia are deeply saddened by and strongly condemn the Murle’s heinous and cowardice attack on people of Jalle Payam in Bor County, Jonglei State on 22nd October 2015. The attack which claimed 37 innocent lives and resulted in the raid of approximately 500 herds of cattle, destruction of numerous properties and displacement of hundreds of people is an excruciating reminder of the … [Read more...]
The Tough and Serious Minister of Information and Broadcasting: Protection of the Country byHon. Michael Makuei Lueth
In the aftermath of war, it is common for people to reassess what is important in life, or what we want to do with our lives now that we have survived such a horrific time. War also throws our leaders into a sharp comparison with each other; they are divided between those who are banded together against us—against their own people—and those leaders who act in our protection. Within this second group of leaders, there are also those whose actions catch the attention of all of us as a … [Read more...]