May 15, 2015(Nyamilepedia) — South Sudan’s armed opposition, SPLM/SPLA, “condemns in the strongest possible terms” the ongoing massive destruction of lives and property, and the killing of innocent civilians in Greater Upper Nile by the government troops.
According to the Opposition’s Chairman for National Committee for Information and Public Relations, Captain Mabior Garang de Mabior, the government led offensives in Unity states have developed into massacres of innocent civilians in Mayom, Koch and Bentiu Counties.
“This offensive has now developed into a massacre in Unity State, namely Mayom and Bentiu; with the Salva Kiir Administration preparing to carry out the same offensive in Upper Nile State” said Captain Mabior Garang, the son of SPLM/SPLA founder.
“The Leadership and Members of the SPLM/SPLA condemn in the strongest possible terms the ongoing offensive by troops loyal to the Salva Kiir Administration in Juba.” Mabior continues.
Mabior reiterates that the killing of innocent civilians is not only a serious violation of human rights but also a violation of Cease Fire Agreement that was signed and renewed by the two parties.
“These troops are killing innocent civilians and preventing the civil population from seeking protection from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). This is not only a serious violation of human rights; but, also a continuation of the constant violations of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (signed in January 2014).” Mabior strongly stressed.
According to the United Nations’ human rights official, the government has attacked more than 28 villages and displaced thousands of Nuer civil population in Unity this month.
Local officials in Nhialdiu, Unity State, believe that more than 75 people, mostly children, women and elderly were killed by the government troops in Nhialdiu alone. Thousands heads of cattle were reportedly raided as the troops burned down the villages.
The Opposition fears that the level of atrocities committed by Salva Kiir administration shows that the regime is not willing to negotiate a peaceful settlement that will ensure accountability, justice, peace and reconciliation.
NGO Pulling out of War Zones
Due to the ongoing atrocities in Unity State, many humanitarians groups and other NGOs have pulled out of the state.
Mabior believes that the work of the NGOs has been made more difficult by a bill that was recently passed by the government in Juba.
“This situation is further complicated by the recent passing of the South Sudan NGO bill which gives the government the right to restrict movement of NGO’s.” He said
“The Salva Kiir Administration had warned MSF and ICRC in the previous days to pull out from Bentiu ahead of this premeditated massacre of civilians.” Mabior adds.
Mabior said the government falsely created impression that the bill will help the NGOs to smoothly conduct their activities in the country but as it turns out, the bill frustrates the work of NGOs in the country forcing others to leave.
“The Salva Kiir Administration’s claim that the NGO bill was intended to make NGO work easier is false, this action makes it abundantly clear that the bill was intended to hinder the work of the NGO’s.” Said Capt. Mabior Garang de Mabior.
“The NGO’s in these neglected areas of the Republic of South Sudan are the only services that the local population have at their disposal, and their absence will only make a catastrophic humanitarian situation worse.” He continued.
The SPLM/SPLA calls on the peace loving people of South Sudan, and the International Community “to do everything in their power to persuade the Salva Kiir Administration in Juba to stop killing and displacement” of their own citizens in their own country.
Updates:
In other reports, the government troops have been intercepted by the opposition and the White Army at the buffer zones at Pajut after attempting to attack the Opposition’s strongholds in Akobo, Uror and other parts of Lou-Nuer territories in Jonglei state.
According to our correspondents in Malakal, Upper Nile State, tension as reached its climax as the two rival forces are monitoring one another at a very close range. “Fighting may erupt any second from now”, the correspondent assures.
In reports that are yet to be verified, Maj. Gen. Johnson Olony, who recently fought government troops in Malakal is now in direct communication with Brig. Gen. Simon Diang Duoth who commands the SPLA-IO Unit at the edge of Malakal town.
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Dear Captain Mabior and All Readers:
I hated war and I am tired of war… I have seen or we have seen too much of war. BUT….
I would like to let Captain Mabior knows their press release against the SPLA MAINSTREAM JUBA ARMY Offensive too late and fake: because the next mission of the SPLA MAINSTREAM JUBA ARMY is to at same times open all the door fronts of the offensive against Riek Machar Primitive Nuer White Army. AT THIS TIME THERE IS NOTHINGS TO HIDE FOR RIEK EBOLA…BECAUSE SEE BELOW.
The SPLA MAINSTREAM JUBA ARMY Another plan in place is to keep offensive war presure against Riek Machar rebellion and pouring man more man power supply and weapons while Riek Machar rebellion is running out of man power supply and weapons.
Now the SPLA MAINSTREAM JUBA ARMY IS BACK TO OLD SCHOOL WAR TACTIC of how to defeating Riek Machar Ebola Primitive Nuer White Army. open all offensive line of war in many directions at the same time and there fore Riek Machar Ebola always like to give in when war become very tough and rough and his primitive Nuer White Army is losing hope and determine to fight every day and night and all weekends…
Riek Machar Ebola always use our Nuer people for his own selfish interested and power and Greed and because of this action Riek Machar and Our Nuer people will regret some day one day that there Is a BIG generation Gap between our Nuer Young people. Please Readers Mark My words for this reason. TO BE HONEST OUR NUER PEOPLE ARE VERY SMART THAN RIEK EBOLA BUT I AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED MOST OF MY NUER PEOPLE SEE RIEK EBOLA LIKE THIER GOD AND JESUS AND SUPPORT HIM EVERYTHINNG FUCKEN TIME…
To Captain Mabior and All his craziness White Army and Riek Ebola: Please Remember that the real war Is at your door and in all Nuer villages and areas and no matter what plans or complaining you make, the POWER OF THE LION KING in anywhere in South Sudan is ready to crush Riek Machar Ebola Primitive Nuer White Army only If the peace is given a chance.
Please Captain Mabior and All his craziness White Army and Riek Ebola…Please remember that very well it Is just matter of time and peace interest But at any time the Lou Nuer villages and areas can be invade if the The SPLA MAINSTREAM JUBA ARMY is decides.. This is not new to many the SPLA MAINSTREAM JUBA ARMY…During the 1991 to 1997 I remember very well how was the Lou Nuer villages and areas were destroyed and primitive thinkers of Nuer white Army were defeated like hell. In almost every night and day and weekend all primitive Nuer White Army was hunting down like dogs and chicken and mothers and children were crying and most part was ground zero.
Remember Captain Mabior and All his craziness White Army and Riek Ebola: in 1991 to 1997 I have seen many Riek Machar commanders killing their own people and almost every villages turned to clanism and tribal sections and them Nuer people started killing each other because they war was lost and Riek Ebola was defeated and run To his slave Master Khartoum for help and his own life.
PLEASE remember that Captain Mabior and All his craziness White Army and Riek Ebola: after you were all defeated in 1990s mist of your field Commanders became the Oilfield Police and slave for the Khartoum. Which means they can do and agree anything else Khartoum told these fields Commanders just to please thier ass Khartoum Master.
History is my witness and judge.
NOW CAPTAIN MABIOR THAT IS WHAT THE WAR PURE WAR TACTIC MEANS YOU MUST TO FEELINGS THE HEAT WAVE ATTACK AND FIRE WITH IN YOUR DOOR STEPS AND VILLAGES AND AREAS. NOW THAT IS THE POWER OF THE LION KING. BE CARE FULL CAPTAIN MABIOR…
THANK YOU FOR READING MY COMMENT.
Some one help this fool check himself in because he clearly seemed mentally disturbed.
Totally i agree. This man has completelly confused like his uncle kiir.
Hahahah which SPLM/SPLA you are talking about we just know that only one party in south Sudan call SPLM/SPLA under leadership of the president Salva Kiir , you can call yourself Nuer movement just that it’s a perfect name for your movement, rebels are trying to make another country while they are in bush hahahah since 2013 up to now your condemning the government , and yet there is no change hahahaha keep condemning untill you finish in bush.
It’s unwised to comment like that,if you have a stable mind. Nuer are millions, to hope of eliminating them in south sudan, it will take both criminals allies and kirr lots of years to clear or hear any nuer in southsudan.but belief it or not.Nuer will win this war!!!!!
Don’t worry Ct Mabior this is tit for Tat, Malakal is falling soon to freed fighters. Now half of the town is controlled by SPLA-IO under Gen Olony and now they received re enforcement from Diang Duoth tomorrow early morning you will hear another news as i told you yesterday again Bentiu is under high tension too. Both will fall in coming week
Mabior Garang is not for nobody,his father had abused our people for 22 years and that will not happen again.
Agumut, you probally right, but salva kirr is worst killer in the modern time.
well don Gen Olony ,be strong