SPLM-DC Press Statement on the killing in juba


Friday, March 9, 2012, 1:49 PM


Since South Sudan attain its Independence in July last year, the new nation is facing many challenges that are really hindering its growth and development of this nation which at times discourages investors to come into the nation to carry out developmental programs in South Sudan because of insecurity. SPLM-DC as opposition in this government has not left any stone unturned in South Sudan, we always advocate the government in all aspects to at least bring matters down into dialogue because we believe, to solve this country's problem is through dialogues to promote peace amongst the communities of South Sudan.

Therefore SPLM-DC blames the government for not considering the problems facing the people in South Sudan in general and Central Equatoria State in particular. We as a party condemned the incident of killings which occurred a few days ago in an area called Komiru in juba over a land dispute; the incident resulted in the killing of ten innocent citizens including women and children. The incident happened after the government of central Equatoria announce the demolition of the area, we are in time to promote peace and development in this nation but not to kill each other, and we wish such an event should not happen again. We will always be there as a mirror to the government and we strongly blame the government for allowing soldiers and law enforcement agencies to keep guns at the time they are out of duty. Therefore, SPLM-DC urges the government to investigate this matter and bring those who are involved in the incident to court to face trial than keeping quiet. the issue of demolition is part of development, especially in juba city, the point that we don't understand is why always issues of land grabbing happen only in Equatoria Region yet some Regions do not experience the same thing, then we urge the government to open eyes on the issues of land, especially in Central Equatoria.

We are also sorry about the denial statement of some officials within the government which stated that there was no death occurred in the incident and yet these officials are sent to the government by the citizens of this nation to represent them in all situations, then standing for personal interest in the government.

We also urge the government should ensure proper security that will protect the rights of the citizens and their properties in the Republic of South Sudan; we also urge the government to compensate the families of those who lost lives and properties during the shooting.

Condolence to the families who lost their dear ones in the incident.

Salah Lumumba Cosmas
SPLM-DC Department of Political Affairs
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