Bor identity is under attack and threat with annihilation and you want me to
accept it in the name of one South Sudan
By Parach Mach
May 8, 2017 (Jonglei Times)-I
have been reliably informed that the government in Juba following last cabinet
meeting formed a high level committee to investigate Jonglei-Boma States
Inter-communal violence.
The argument was that when Murle kill Bor people, it is regarded as
‘criminal act’ but When Bor people Retaliate and kill Murle…it is condoned and
termed as “national threat.”
Now, the question-the fundamental question that we must ask now or later is
what makes this conflict so unique? What constitutes a national threat?
What qualify this particular conflict to be termed as national threat unlike
other similar skirmishes across the country?
There is inter-clans and tribal feuds in Gogrial between Apuk and Aguok,
same retaliatory killings in Lakes State between Pakam, Kuei and Rup
communities. in Tonj between Rek sections of Ananatak and Luacjang and the list
goes. Given this, one would wonders and says there is something sinister
between Presidency and Yau Yau camp if not a conspiracy against Bor People?
One wonders whether the sons and daughters of Bor that lost their lives to
Murle criminals in Maar, Paliau, Jalle and Duk over the past yaers and recently
committed suicide? One wonders whether they slit open their own stomachs with a
long sharp sword and spilled their bowels all over the battlefield.
Such a selective application of justice Mr. President can hardly be
described as being reasonable or fair and surely that is not the way to foster
relations between the Murle and the Bor people or elsewhere. Your Intervention
this time Mr. President Sir is absurd and vague.
If we cannot live together in peace and unity, as one nation must we stay
together by force? Is the unity of South Sudan truly sacrosanct?
I don’t mind anyone supporting a particular gov’t or party but be morally
courageous to uphold the truth even when it hurts.
Bor identity is under attack and threat with annihilation and you want me to
accept it in the name of one South Sudan?
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