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Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan

November 24, 2009 (JUBA) — The First Vice President of the Republic of Sudan and a President of the semi autonomous region of Southern Sudan, General Salva Kiir, has issued a presidential directive instructing ten southern state governors to allow political parties to conduct their political activities freely without interference.

Sudan's First Vice President Salva Kiir (AFP)
Sudan’s First Vice President Salva Kiir (AFP)
The presidential order ahead of the general election next April and after accusations from opposition political parties that their activities are regularly interfered by the local authorities who are generally affiliated to the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM).

In a letter addressed to the governors of all the tens southern Sudan states, Luka Biong Monoja, GOSS minister of cabinet affairs requested the governors to cooperate “with all the southern political parties and not to hinder their work.”

The letter of November 9 seen by Sudan Tribune, further makes clear exception for the SPLM-DC, a dissident political party founded last June by the former foreign minister Lam Akol.

“Except the so called SPLM-DC”, says the directive.

Speaking to Sudan Tribune on Tuesday, Dr. Luka Biong said President Kiir has issued an order instructing state governors to ensure that nobody interrupts political activities of the other southern political parties.

“The president decision shows that SPLM still respects and commits to its principles contained in the constitution,” he said.

The minister also stated that the presidential order “will serve as reminder because state governors are already familiar with the history of the SPLM.”

The continuous claims and unfounded allegations about SPLM being involved in arresting and detaining members and supporters of the other political parties have no proofs, he further said reiterating that most of the cases often claimed to be political are criminal cases.

However, Luka declined to comment on a question related to the letter where he indicates to governors that the presidential directive does not include the SPLM-DC.

The SPLM-DC accused the southern Sudan ruling party of obstructing its political activities, intimidating and arresting its members and supporters in southern Sudan particularly in Wau and Yambio where some of them are still being held without charges and fair trails.

Further Mr. Tong Lual Ayat the leader of the newly formed United Democratic Party had been arrested for more than a month in northern Bahr el Ghazal State without charges. He had been arrested after launching political activities of his party.

(ST)

29 Comments

  • Pee-Funk
    Pee-Funk

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Dr. Lam Akol with his part so called SPLM-DC will not be support to run for presidential in 2010 election in southern Sudan.

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  • Dinka Boy
    Dinka Boy

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Excellence article.

    The DC should and must not do activities in the South.
    Let him perform his activities in Khartoum because that is Lam favorite place for politics.

    The others Southern political Parties must coperate with SPLM otherwise they will not be permitted to make their political compaign in the South.

    I agree,most Governors knows the History of SPLM.
    They will performs their dities effectively.
    Thanks

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  • general Achinbenchien
    general Achinbenchien

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Salva Kiir man, you are so naive. These guys are not politicians. They are spies. Who tell you that politic have room now in Sudan? NCP knows that we will go to war, so they want to know are strength and weakness. I swear to AK-47 in the name of John Garang, Southern Sudan and by the blood of our fallen heroes. I and my death squade team will kill them!

    General Achinbenchien

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  • Time1
    Time1

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Salva Kirr is now becoming what we call good leadership not like Omer bashir always killing people in Darfur meanwhile oppressing opposition in north sudan.

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  • Critic_Ngueny
    Critic_Ngueny

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Dear brothers,

    I am very much sure about that Lam’s party should not be allowed to run its own politics in the South otherwise AK-47 will talk to him.

    I would be very thankful if Kiir Mayardit meant the opposite part.

    Critic_Ngueny from Bor town

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  • Adam
    Adam

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    That is fine. But, why not allowing all parties to operate in the South? Why there was/is an exception of the SPLM-DC? Why ruling out NCP, CP, Umma etc. Why SPLM is freely operating in the North? Why SPLM is behaving in an immoral way with its partner, NCP, to implement the CPA – the hope of South Soudan?

    The question remains, are the governors and the SPLA Terrorizing Lords are ready to obey the decree?. I hope so.

    SPLM Must be revolutionized. It must change to lead the future South with the participation of all. No one should be singled out, if the new South is to be peaceful, prosperous and a land of development and human rights.

    I sincerely hope that things may improve on the ground. Decrease without goodwill and sincere implementations worth nothing but generating more division and disputes.

    O ye Southerners UNITE

    Adam Milawaki, Kansas

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  • J.James
    J.James

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Good

    Kiir had made my day through his bright comment of today, Thank you Kiir.

    Matter of fact, there are silly not silly but stupid animals who want to force people to the registration without explanation.

    Some people who are from the tribe I don’t want to mention here are even annoit for other tribes in SouthSudan that they accuse them of refusing to register. Guys this is election year, and election means people have to choose whoever they want to vote for, otherwise, there could be no election if freedom of choice to the candidates is not observed.

    I want to advice those who are angry because one or two or even many tribes don’t support your candidate to calm down or continue to be in everlasting sorrow as you want but the truth of the election will remain the same. No body will be intimidate by your anger or the way you think. If I don’t want to register, I don’t want to register and that is my choice period and you don’t have anything to do about it bro.

    Now Kiir comment is highly welcome and it may help him if others don’t continue to harm him as they do in term of their own benefit.

    I love your statement Kiir, if you continue to be frank, I will divide my family between you and other candidates.

    Thanks

    God bless

    The writer always love peace.

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  • Rodolfo Riak
    Rodolfo Riak

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Mr. Reporter

    You need to check your report before posting it on the website. I am not sure about the name of minister who released this statement. we have two lukas, and you combine their names in one statement. you said Luka Biong Monoja,and you know we have Luka Monoja and Luka Biong Deng. Can you clean your articles always before posting?.

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  • spla soldier
    spla soldier

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    Giving other political parties a fair playing field to conduct their campaigns is of course a great idea. However, it is insulting to see characters like Lam Akol heading a party. This is the man who betrayed and continues to betray the people of South Sudan. 2010 is in fact a pay back time, the masses wil shun Mr. Akol and His shameful political aspirations will come to a dead end.

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  • James Okuk Solomon
    James Okuk Solomon

    Kiir directs to not hinder freedom of political parties in South Sudan
    It is now high time to shame the SPLM nationally and internationally on its violation of the CPA, Interim Constitution and Liberal Democratic Principles with the 9/11/2009 letter directing the 10 Southern States not to allow the unbeatable SPLM-DC from political activities in the South. How comes the SPLM is shamelessly meddling into the business of other registered political parties in the country? Where is the Council of Sudan Political Parties and National Elections Commission? They should warn the incompetent and dictatorial leadership of the SPLM to respect themselves and the credibility of this historic movement. Let Salva Kiir and his cronies go back to military barracks if they are unable to adopt to civilian politics of multi-party democracy in the Sudan.

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