Presidency denies Shilluk king allegations of 'ethnic cleansing'

(Mar 12,2017 Juba, South Sudan) South Sudan’s presidency denied allegations by the king of Shilluk in Fashoda that Kiir’s government is carrying out ethnic cleansing of his tribe in Upper Nile State.

Last week, Kwongo Dak Padiet, the king of Shilluk tribe said the government was committing abuses and human rights violations against the Shilluk tribe and other ethnicity in several areas in the Upper Nile region.

Ateny Wek Ateny, South Sudan’s presidential spokesman, strongly denied the allegations, describing Kwongo’s accusations as “illogic”.
He pointed out that the government respects the king of Shilluk and his tribe, adding that the government cannot target the Shilluk tribe in Upper Nile.
Ateny claimed that the SPLA forces did not enter Fashoda area because they respect the Shilluk king, while accusing the Agwelek forces allied to Gen. Johnson Olony of launching attacks on government troops from Shilluk land.
However, Ateny said the area of Wau Shilluk is now a battle field.


 

If you have opinion articles or news stories please send it to jongleitimes@gmail.com include your names, email address, the country and city you are writing from.

Jonglei Times have the right to edit your article before its publishing.