• TERMS OF USE
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • ETHICS COMMITTEE
  • SUBMITTING AN ARTICLE
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Sudans Post
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • SOUTH SUDAN
    • SUDAN
    • REGION
  • EDUCATION
  • CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
  • PRESS RELEASES
  • OPINIONS & ANALYSES
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • عربي
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • SOUTH SUDAN
    • SUDAN
    • REGION
  • EDUCATION
  • CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
  • PRESS RELEASES
  • OPINIONS & ANALYSES
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • عربي
No Result
View All Result
Sudans Post
No Result
View All Result

Machar allies warn peace deal ‘in jeopardy’ as defiant Kiir names new defense minister

"In fact, the Agreement is in jeopardy. SPLM(IO) leadership should take a concrete decision to avoid further violations of the Agreement in the future."

by Sudans Post
March 30, 2023

South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar visits a camp for internally displaced people in Juba, South Sudan, Feb. 26, 2023. [Photo by VOA/Manyang David Mayar]
South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar visits a camp for internally displaced people in Juba, South Sudan, Feb. 26, 2023. [Photo by VOA/Manyang David Mayar]
JUBA, MARCH 30, 2023 (SUDANS POST) – At least two senior opposition officials belonging to the main armed opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have condemned what they call a subtle violation of the revitalized peace agreement after President Kiir named a new defense minister to replace Angelina Teny.

Mrs. Teny who is also the wife of First Vice President and SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar was sacked by Kiir in a republican decree on 3rd March 2023, sparking controversy between the opposition who accused Kiir of violating the revitalized peace agreement and the president who want to establish a firm control on the security sector.

Despite the opposition refusal to the presidential decree, Kiir last night named Gen. Chol Thon, Mrs. Teny’s deputy, as the new minister of defense.

In reaction, opposition officials allied to First Vice President said there was no agreement reached between Kiir and Machar on the ministry of defense and that the appointment of a new minister by Kiir is a violation of the revitalized peace agreement.

“No breakthrough was reached at all meetings between President Salva Kiir & FVP Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon in order to overcome the current deadlock,” Puok Both Baluang, Machar’s acting press secretary said in a tweet.

“Consequently, today’s appointment of Hon. Chol Thon as Minister of D&VA, is unilateral & a blatant new violation of R-ARCSS,” he added.

Outspoken Machar ally Dut Majokdit said in a brief statement on Facebook that the stalemate over the matter remain and warned that the revitalized peace agreement is in jeopardy as a result of continued violation by Kiir’s group.

“H.E President Kiir and H.E Dr Riek Machar meeting to resolve the stalemate over the unilateral decree for the Removal of Hon. Minister for defense and veterans’ affairs and the swapping of the two ministries ended in Deadlock,” he said.

“Therefore, the appointment of the Minister for defense this evening is a total and a subtle violation to the Agreement. In fact, the Agreement is in jeopardy. SPLM(IO) leadership should take a concrete decision to avoid further violations of the Agreement in the future,” he added.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)

Comments 3

  1. Kong Puok Tong says:
    8 months ago

    Info for South Sudanese in general, that So called pres. Salva Kiir has proved himself all suffering of people of South Sudanese caused by him since 2013, until today. A primitive, he does not knw the benefit of peace for people. I urge that no forgiveness Salva Kiir, with his wrong allies again.The warmongers allies this defiant pres. Salva Kiir have been accustomed looting our country during War since 2013.

    Reply
    • King T says:
      8 months ago

      I don’t think that your statements are true, when some of the opposition officers are claiming of violation made by president Kiir.
      According to me Kiir is now implementing the really peace not the family Enterprise of Machar.
      for those of you who where blind polled by Machar please keep silent let the president act accordingly.
      Congratulations once again H. E.

      Reply
  2. ARIATH DENG says:
    8 months ago

    In fact when I looks at this exchanging positions, it need compromise because it should not led again two principals into another clashes as others wishes. In my own independent opinion, let Machar think around foreign affairs of South Sudan, reason being they are doing the same work together since independence. I hope for a better South Sudan where elections are held without obstacles at all.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sudans Post footer logo

Sudans Post is an independent, young, and grass roots news media organization aimed at providing readers with an alternate depiction of events that occur on Sudan, South Sudan and East Africa, and to establish an engaging social platform for readers to discover and discuss the various issues that impact the two countries and the region.

SUDANS POST

  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • ETHICS COMMITTEE
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBMITTING AN ARTICLE
  • TERMS OF USE

RECENT NEWS

  • South Sudan accuses UN of hampering peace implementation
  • Wangkei revenge attack claims live of one person

SUBSCRIBE TO SUDANS POST

Get the news delivered right into your inbox and subscribe!

Loading
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TERMS OF USE
  • ETHICS COMMITTEE
  • SUBMITTING AN ARTICLE

Copyright © 2019–2023 Sudans Post - All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • SOUTH SUDAN
    • SUDAN
    • REGION
  • EDUCATION
  • CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
  • PRESS RELEASES
  • OPINIONS & ANALYSES
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • عربي

Copyright © 2019–2023 Sudans Post - All rights reserved.