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  New► Closure of private universities: Is it a destruction or development?
  To be honest, where on earth, the government of the people, by the people and for the people, can wish its own citizens a bad luck? It's the responsibility of every government to make sure that every citizen has the right to education but not to destroy or take away whatever small (pic- minister Nyaba) knowledge he/she acquired. The motive behind this decision is to stir up chaos in the country. The affected students would go on demonstrations and the enemy of this country shall have the best laugh...
  New► Defection to the SPLA: Is it a time to rejoice or a time for the GoSS to fear?
  Currently, many South Sudanese are left wondering why they defected in the first place or why they waited this long to join the SPLA. Well, the obvious answer is that many people are not happy with Kiir’’s government for different reasons. Besides corruption which the president can’t tackle individually, old grudges between faction leaders are visible everywhere in the government and in the local level...
  NEWS► South Sudan Hunts for Loans as Oil-Output Halt Dents Economy
  “We have oil in the ground, we can mortgage this oil for money.” South Sudan is negotiating loans to boost the value of its currency and keep its economy afloat as foreign-exchange reserves decline after the country halted oil production, Deputy Finance Minister Marial Awou Yol said. The nation has secured a $100 million line of credit from Qatar National Bank and will receive a $500-million loan within a month from an unidentified provider...
  New► South Sudan Ministry of Finance must fix the economy
  Our government can’t be run that way and expect anything to be delivered. In a few words, we are heading to an economic abyss unless the ministry of Finance turn things around before the economy gets the nose down (already we're there anyway). Someone must rescue our economic situation before it gets worse. This doesn't need a presidential decree but a daring nationalist who can take the 'bull' by the horn...
  The Panthou Fiasco: Kiir's government needs to resign now
  As it turns out, the decision to go to Panthou was an ill-thought out knee-jerk reaction that has cost RSS dearly in terms of public relations, wasted human resource, economic resource and complicating the conundrum of Panthou itself. With all the losses taken, the government needs to resign now and let a care-taker government of national unity take control to organize election for a government (pic- spla to heglig)...
  Implications of South Sudan troop’s withdrawal from Heglig
  South Sudan must have considered carefully the withdrawal of its troops from Heglig. It is most probable that it weighted all options and finally decided on the option most appropriate in serving the interest of South Sudan. Some might have been skeptical of the withdrawal of troops from Heglig so soon while others might have jubilated...
  Panthou: Kiir has betrayed the people of South Sudan
  Though Khartoum was to go for extra futile military mile to fight the people of South Sudan over Panthou, our big brother President Salva Kiir has made a reckless decision to pull out our troops from that land. The defeated Khartoum forces return singing when they should have been weeping...
  South Sudan must ignore UN, AU calls for troops withdraw from Heglig
  The United Nations and the African Union are asking South Sudan to leave Panthou (Heglig) without any precondition on the belief that Panthou is part of the Republic of the Sudan. The Secretary General of the United Nations in particular has sharpened his resolve that the forces...
  Minister Nhial Deng Nhial has let-down the people of South Sudan for a third time
  South Sudan Minster of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial, has failed the Republic of South Sudan for a third time during critical times when his political role was highly expected at home (South Sudan) and around the world. But before going deep in analyzing why comrade Nhial has failed his people diplomatically, I want to...
  Sudans' 'Logic of War': Border Bandits or Regime Change?
  The African Union and the UN Security Council have described the Sudan and South Sudan as being locked in the ‘logic of war.’ This hypothetic framing is the result of failure and ineffectiveness of the African Union and United Nation Security Council respectively, to bring the two neighboring (Susan Rice)..
   
   
   
   
   
 
  New► Education in South Sudan: A Venture at stake under Dr. Adwok Nyaba
  The issuance of orders for the closure of all private universities in the Republic of South Sudan by the Hon. Minister, Dr. Aduok Nyaba has not come as a surprise to many Southerners who know pretty well from the very time Aduok was appointed as the Minister of Higher Education that such acts will crop in his mind and at any one morning wakeup.
  New► In spite of a humiliating chase through Panthou/Heglig, the Khartoum’s regime lies to its citizens
  Faced with major and repeated defeats in the battle field, the Islamists’ regime of Omar al-Bashir was frantically trying everything possible to regain the town and prevent possible escalation of violence to other areas within South Kordofan. This included surge in diplomacy with false information to mislead the world, call for...
  New► Have you seen the irony: Sudan now directs the UNSC?
  It isn't easy to pretend for long time to be a law-abiding person when you're used to law-breaking. Less than a month ago, the Sudanese Government complained to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing South Sudan of being a law-breaker against a “law-abiding Sudan.” In its complaints, Sudan wanted the UNSC’s action against South Sudan for “breaking” international law.
  New► Reasons why South Sudan must look into agriculture to suit its basic needs!
  The idea of having enough food for any country matters; food security is one the most fundamental things that any nation should work hard to control before proceeding further on its future. Currently, Republic of South Sudan is importing mostly everything from its neighbors...
  International Community robs 'Peter to pay Paul,' the case in point is Panthou/Heglig
  The position adopted by the International community over the recent standoff in Panthou/Heglig between the armies of South Sudan and Sudan has evoked the local fable of a lion who had claimed to be a natural mother of a bull amid the bewilderment of other...
  Border and Oil War: Preventing a holocaust
  The clashes that we are witnessing between Republic of South Sudan and Sudan are early indications that the two countries will not be good neighbors’ because of the hostile policy played by Government in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, for the reasons they understood better...
  South Sudan perseveres amid Sudan’s panic
  South Sudan and Sudan have recently dominated news headlines but for different reasons. The two neighbors are in a state of preparedness for war and this has sent alarm signals in the region and beyond. A war between the two neighbors is seen as a threat to regional and international peace and security...
  GoSS incompetence let Sudan get away with border demarcation
  South Sudan’s government incompetence made Khartoum get away with key towns along borders. Had it not been for South Sudan’s government weakness, borders demarcation article of the CPA could have been implemented before the referendum. And should Khartoum had been..
  UN Sec.-General unfair comments on North Sudan–South Sudan Border disputes
  Is Mr Ban Ki-Moon right? Absolutely not. He's dead wrong. The secretary general seemed to have put Panthou in North Sudan but one may wonder how he reached that conclusion.  It's considered, that the more time one has to think about his...
  Thereafter the international community will only have itself to blame!
  This week South Sudan woke up to the old days of the politics of immediate interest by the so-called international community which unequivocally confirms why we had to fight for fifty years before anybody ever took us seriously. What we are seeing now is never new in any way.
   
   
   
 

 

 
MORE FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS FROM POLITICS
The international community has failed Southerners There are countries in the international community who know the truth about Sudan and South Sudan borders...

Dispute over Heglig and failure by South Sudan to create international awareness I am deeply concerned by the unexpected silence and failure by South Sudan to..

It is High Time to Put South Sudan on the Right Track If the SPLM separates itself from the government of the Republic of South Sudan where will it get money to feed...

A Federal system in South Sudan is reform for sustainable development & prosperity People may differ in their perception or interpretation of a federal...

Blaming the Victims for dismal failure of government The slaughter of innocent civilians mainly children and women in the Kömiru outskirt of Juba town, the so-called...

What a sarcasm to blame ‘A Non-Existent Federalism’ For Government Failures! Of recent there have been a couple of articles and comments in the media...

The Rape of the South Sudan by the ‘Oyee party’-SPLM “What have we done to deserve this?” lamented, a decent and honorable South Sudanese..

Who killed Garang?: Questions still abound the circumstances of his death The circumstances which led to the untimely death of the South Sudanese leader, Dr. John Garang de Mabior (pic. left), in a tragic helicopter ....

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NATIONAL CRISES IN NEW NATION                                                       

Kömiru deaths and Kokora are historically intertwined What is unfolding at Kömiru sub location of Muniki Payam in Juba County is

Pride of War Overshadowing Humility of Peace Between the Sudan and South Sudan The ongoing war between the Sudan and South Sudan at the border...

South Sudanese Tribal Barons used Kömiru incident to settle old scores An incident that shocked Juba last week has moved to the House (Parliament) as hardliners...

Critical Questions that South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission needs to answer My first question is, how far has Anti-Corruption Commission gone to educate...

Juba officials scramble for luxuries as nation wallows in poverty Are Southern Sudanese Government officials trying to make up for lost time? Top...

Is South Sudan economic independence at risk? The question whether South Sudan economic independence is at risk will be answered in the light of the boda boda...

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SOUTH SUDAN SPECIALS....                                                                       

No Reasonable Justification to go back to full scale war between the two Sudans Bashir and Kiir should stop inciting and mobilizing their citizens to go...

Sanctions or not, South Sudan is Entitled to Justice This is a time for soul searching, but above all it is an important time for the leadership...

Sudan vs. South Sudan: A war over ownership of resources and Recognition of national Sovereignty The people of the Republic of South Sudan fought a long...

Let’s Abolish States Assemblies and only retain the National parliament Although some quarters or readers of this article might completely disagree with my...

“The Kōmiru Incident:” A Crucial Test For Our Justice System One can only thank God that the perpetuators of the unfortunate Kōmiru Massacre {northwest Juba Town...

The Color of Ethnic Domination in South Sudan When South Sudan became an independent state last July, many people had hoped that the newly independent country...

The Future of South Sudan depends on us the Citizens The people of South Sudan have come a long way in what is in fact a difficult journey in the pursuit of...

Failed state symptomatic of reactionary leadership A statement that a failed state is symptomatic of reactionary leadership is likely to be received with mixed emotions...

Corruption: Now Official SPLM Policy After the explosive press conference on Feb/10/2012 by former finance minister, Arthur Akwein Chol  in his Home and...
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Quotable Quotes
  • An Outsider's View of South Sudan: Report from Juba I have worked abroad for many years now, in places such as Afghanistan, Algeria and Kenya to name but a few. I am now resident in Khartoum and have watched with anticipation the emergence of a new country come to fruition. I visited Juba...
  • Joining East African Community is a suicidal action for South Sudan I believe this country lacks directives and national guidance. Individuals in leadership think that joining East African Community is just about having their families, Hummers and V8s in East Africa.  This desire has an element of ignorance and lack of care for future generations...
  • South Sudan has to grow its economy before it can join the EAC trade bloc The expression by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir of his desire to have South Sudan join the East African Community (EAC) sounded to me, at first, like a good idea. Not any more. Actually, I think it is a downright bad idea from South Sudan’s perspective...
  • South Sudan Collapsing Before It Even Begins?! The President of the Bank of Southern Sudan Mr. Elijah Malok, says that resources of the new emerging state should be planned and coordinated well in order to satisfy all its citizens. “I am afraid the state is collapsing before it even begins. In as long as you aren't straight, the economy won't be straight, because, a few of you'll control the economy. You'll be tycoons. We already know of people who've millions in their accounts, whether in Ivory or Buffalo Banks. Where did you get the money from, it's simply because you got it wrongly. Those who won't have anything to do with the state will go to the street. What's happening in Tunisia, Cairo can easily come here. Let's look at what the resources of the State are. And let's see how they're rationalized to the public so that they're satisfied.” Elijah Malok, speaking Tuesday in Juba to journalists, warned that the current trend of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer may lead the new state to political and socio-economical unrest in the future. USAID-sponsored Sudan Radio Service, Feb. 2/2011
 
 
BEST COMMENT TODAY: Dr. Nyaba should be applauded for being vigilant enough to do away with “Diploma Mills” in our young Republic. There are many cases in which those private colleges have granted diplomas to individuals who don't display a hint of intellectualism, and it’s a shame that they parade themselves as college graduates. In every aspect our country has taken off on a wrong foot, and we've to make sure that our institutions of higher learning aren't tainted by mediocrity. Thanks a bunch, Dr. Nyaba. Bior K. Bior, Jr (USA).

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Heglig (Paanthou) War: Should the SPLA completely destroy the Oilfields if forced to withdraw?

QUOTE: “I am a head of state accountable to my people and do not have to be ordered by someone I do not fall under his direct command. I will not withdraw the troops,” Pres. Kiir to UN Sec.Gen. Ban Ki Moon, April, 11/2012, Juba

Unreservedly, President Salva Kiir Mayardit, deserves all the accolades for his momentous decision to send the gallant SPLA to (re)-capture our lost territory of Panthou that the jellaba former Republic of Sudan president Nimeri illegitimately and arbitrarily sequestered from us after the discovery of oil in the area.

Whatever errors of omissions and commissions committed by our leaders since the signing of the CPA that have now brought us to the current predicament, all South Sudanese nationals must look forward, not backwards, on what actions we must embark upon hereafter.

Just like we can’t continuously keep blaming the unfortunate and ill-prepared Chiefs and politicians who attended the 1947 Juba Conference or Joseph Lagu’s Addis Ababa Agreement that only served to exacerbate our political predestination, we shouldn’t be wasting our energy ruefully lamenting and reproaching our leaders now for the past errors done.

At this critical moment in our destiny, let’s all join hands and minds to support the leadership on the current political perplexity pertaining to the outcome of the war in Paanthou, but more importantly, what should our forces do about the oil infrastructures should the jellaba North Sudan take possession again.

Due to its very significance as the number one oilfield, the repossession of or the loss of Paanthou, for us, South Sudanese, is really crucial just as ownership of the land itself and the restoration of the right of the original citizens of that area.

Similarly, the same predication goes for Abyei region and those areas now being besieged by the belligerent aggressors from the North who want to usurp all our God-given natural resources prevailing in those areas.

As a people, we, South Sudanese, in our long and tortured progression to nationhood and liberation since being politically orphaned and betrayed by colonial Britain in 1947, have gone through unfathomable mishaps and calamities that severely hampered and retarded our evolution.

We must resolve with absolute determination what and how to deal with the issue of Paanthou oil field especially if we are going to involuntarily cede it once again to the nefarious jellaba with the serious ramifications and implications detrimental to our very survival.

Recognizing jellaba historical intransigence and obfuscation, we can neither be assured nor hopeful of equitable share of or fairness of deals pertaining to our own oil revenues if the jellaba got hold of Paanthou and resume pumping our oil northwards.

Inevitably, in the stark reality that the jellaba come out as victors in this war, we can most certainly accede that any further negotiations on the remaining issues will be meaningless and inconsequential.

For sure, we can’t rely too much on the international community that currently is pro-Arab and too scared to hurt Islamic sentiments, so we’re unfairly doomed in whatever continuation of negotiations we shall have with the jellaba.

The next few days will be very decisive and crucial for South Sudan nation and as such, President Kiir must decisively decide what action we must take if by some misfortune, the jellaba emerge victorious in the Paanthou war.

If the South is militarily forced to withdraw from Paanthou, what do we do with the oilfield infrastructures, leave them intact so that the jellaba continue to exploit our resources to grow stronger and perpetuate their aggression against the South?

Alternatively, should the SPLA forces be ordered to set the place ablaze so that the jellaba don’t use our resources to advance their egregious policy of destabilization of our nation?

President Kiir should rest assured that there is already legal precedence where oilfields have been set ablaze by the withdrawing forces, including the destruction of arsenal on the battlefield to prevent your adversaries for taking advantage.

Where and when our national interest is potentially or actually under threat, as this spate of war truly proves, we’d never hesitate to take action, whatsoever, to secure the nation and our survival.

President Kiir and SPLA commanders on the ground in Paanthou: Please don’t accord the jellaba any advantage to exploit that which is to our own detriment.

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