The insecurity in South Sudan has caused confusion and panic among both citizens and foreigners, including international organizations and business groups, who are key participants in the peace agreement. It raises the question of why there is so often disagreement between the government and the opposition. It seems that just[Read More…]
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Leaders, let peace exist in your hearts and do not take this country back to war. Insecurity in the country has scared every citizen across the country, who need peace. Citizens should be protected from all kinds of atrocities. Government and the opposition parties must stand up for peace. Forming[Read More…]
Ignore your “what ifs” and move on!
What if South Sudan returns to war? Many are going through sleepless nights just because they have seen South Sudan is returning to war. Some have already left the country for exile. They have evacuated their children and everything that belongs to them. Others are on their way leaving the[Read More…]
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Dear Charles Wote Gordon, By your passing on and others in journalism profession who have taken on the irrevocable journey, we learn lots of lessons, one being that we are, but a blowing wind. Of all the opportunities that laid before you in life, you chose journalism, a profession that[Read More…]
What if we promote tribalism to the last rank and retire it?
Looking at communal conflicts and wars in South Sudan, one would find that tribalism plays a key role in their causation. As an end is being put to wars through the Revitalised Peace Agreement, what does the agreement say about tribalism? If the agreement goes silent about tribalism, it would[Read More…]
Until your donkey speaks
Once upon a time, there lived a man of God. The man of God had a lovely donkey. The man was known of being close to God. He used to bring blesses or curses to people as God instructed. He had gained the respect of the kings surrounding him. One[Read More…]
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These are difficult times for citizens who desperately need peace. The insecurity in Nasir County has instilled fear throughout the country, as no one knows where violence might erupt next. Civilians are dying daily in Nasir County. Where is the government? Why are citizens not protected from these atrocities? This[Read More…]
Widowed twice
In 1981, Monica shared a classroom with a handsome student named Joseph. Each day they came to school, they could steal glances at one another repeatedly. One fine day, Joseph approached Monica and asked for her hand in love, which she accepted wholeheartedly. They became inseparable as they looked forward[Read More…]
World continents to compete for confederation cup
By Papiti Stephen Deng Our planet earth, the mother’s womb of all living creatures, is such a beautiful and eco-friendly environment where human beings play football around the world, from the underdeveloped nations to the most developed one. It is loved by all people of different genders, ages, colors, abilities[Read More…]
Why chasing happiness leads to misery
For all the years that I have spent on this earth, I have never been into a point in my life where I found complete happiness. This has been something I devoted my whole existence chasing, waking up each day to find a reason or something to be happy but[Read More…]
The Role of Media in Genocide: Lessons from Rwanda and South Sudan
By James Bol Malual The Rwandan genocide, which unfolded over 100 harrowing days from April to July 1994, remains one of the darkest chapters in modern history. During this period, an estimated 500,000 to 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were brutally murdered by Hutu extremists. The seeds of this[Read More…]
COMPASSION
By Nyariay Kic Compassion, who is she? Whom to even express her to and what does it take to be compassionate or when to stop being compassionate? Are you seeking answers, I got you, let’s explore. The Oxford translation reveals to us that compassion means a deep awareness of[Read More…]
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The 8th of March was International Women’s Day, and the theme this year was “Choose to challenge. This is a call to make a conscious choice to speak up and challenge not just gender bias but also racial and economic inequality. From challenge comes change and a path to a[Read More…]
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Media outlets often face challenges when their reporters are denied information, especially from high-ranking government officials. This situation can be tormenting and stressful. Sometimes, officials even order the removal of articles they previously endorsed, leaving publishers in a precarious position. Censorship of information by security agencies should not be a[Read More…]
Awut Deng Achuil; A Trailblazer in South Sudan’s Education Sector
By James Bilal The ministerial reshuffle on Monday by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, which led to the removal of Madam Awut Deng Achuil as Minister of General Education and Instruction, has sparked ubiquitous concern among education stakeholders. A seasoned politician and passionate advocate for education, Awut played a decisive[Read More…]
The danger of a single story
A man had a beautiful dog. He had invested in it. He fed it so well. The dog had grown fatter than any dog in the village. He could wash it. It did not eat from the ground. It had a special plate just for it. The man had loved[Read More…]
What it would feel like to travel into the distant past
For many of us, we wish we had more time to do all that we want for as long as we can. For others, they wish they could undo all the mistakes they have made in the past but guess what? The story never changes, we have one last chance,[Read More…]
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The Nasir conflict has turned into a blame game for both principal parties involved in the peace agreement. These parties often politicize situations according to their interests—be it securing jobs or maintaining the status quo—showing little regard for the civilians in the country. Their focus appears to be on fueling[Read More…]
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The increasing insecurity in Nasir County and other parts of the country is attributed to the failure to implement the peace agreement and the need to unify the army under one command. This lack of action is contributing to ongoing insecurity, including the loss of generals and officers, civilian displacement,[Read More…]
Out of 30 eggs, only one hatched never to live
I have come a long way to appreciate the greys in life and even darkness because without it, there is no light. You cannot see light without having to first deal with the darker part of things. Another thing I like about darkness is the sad fact that it is never fake, just like[Read More…]