By Thiech Thicot
Dear Nuers – The Naath,
April 4, 2025(Nyamilepedia) — On March 29, former Kenyan President Raila Odinga visited South Sudan. However, he was denied a meeting with First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and was instead told that he needed permission from Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni.
Today, on April 4, the African Union’s Panel of the Wise, currently in South Sudan, was also denied access to Dr. Machar. This time, the government claimed that he was under investigation.
These two incidents are not mere coincidences—they are calculated moves to cover up the truth. The pattern is clear: Dr. Riek Machar is no longer alive.
Connecting the Dots
The first denial of Odinga’s request was a deliberate stalling tactic by President Salva Kiir, allowing him time to manage the situation behind closed doors. The fact that Odinga was told to seek permission from Museveni suggests that Kiir was waiting for directives from the Ugandan president, who has long been a key player in South Sudan’s internal affairs.
It is no secret that Museveni played a role in the mysterious death of Dr. John Garang De Mabior. His involvement in South Sudanese politics has always been strategic—ensuring that leaders who challenge the status quo do not survive. Now, the same fate has befallen Dr. Machar.
Two days before the African Union panel attempted to meet Machar, Kiir held discussions with Museveni. The details of this meeting were never disclosed, but the outcome speaks for itself. Machar was already dead, and Museveni likely advised Kiir on how to handle the situation—by fabricating an excuse about an “ongoing investigation” to buy more time.
What Comes Next?
If history is any guide, Kiir might soon consider stepping down, claiming ill health or political fatigue. Why? Because his primary mission—eliminating Machar—has been accomplished. The agenda of the Dinka regime has always been to consolidate power by removing any serious opposition.
With Machar gone, the next steps are predictable:
• An acting president will be appointed. This person will serve as a puppet for the current regime, ensuring that nothing changes.
• Elections will be postponed indefinitely. With no real opposition left, Kiir’s allies will find excuses to delay democratic processes.
• The peace agreement will be rendered meaningless. Without Machar, the SPLM/A-IO loses its leader, and the already fragile peace deal will collapse.
Key Truths
- Dr. Riek Machar was murdered in cold blood. After being placed under house arrest and forcibly separated from his wife, he was eliminated to prevent him from leading any opposition against Kiir’s regime.
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The SPLM/A-IO is too weak and divided to resist. Internal conflicts and defections have left the movement powerless against the government’s tactics.
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The Nuer people are the only ones resisting injustice. While other tribes remain silent or passive in the face of government aggression, the Nuer continue to fight for justice and equality.
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This fight is bigger than Riek Machar. The struggle is not about one man—it is about the future of South Sudan. The regime wants to frame this as a personal conflict, but in reality, it is a battle for the rights and dignity of all South Sudanese.
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The current regime must be overthrown for real peace to exist. Kiir’s government has lost all legitimacy. True peace and stability will only come when the corrupt and oppressive system is dismantled.
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Final Thoughts
This is a defining moment for South Sudan. The assassination of Dr. Riek Machar is not just an attack on one leader—it is an attack on the democratic future of the nation. If this injustice is not confronted, the country will remain trapped in dictatorship, ethnic suppression, and endless conflict.
The time for action is now. The truth must be exposed, and justice must be pursued, not just for Dr. Machar but for the survival of South Sudan as a free and fair nation.
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