• TERMS OF USE
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • ETHICS COMMITTEE
  • SUBMITTING AN ARTICLE
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Sudans Post
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • SOUTH SUDAN
    • SUDAN
    • REGION
  • EDUCATION
  • CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
  • PRESS RELEASES
  • OPINIONS & ANALYSIS
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • عربي
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • SOUTH SUDAN
    • SUDAN
    • REGION
  • EDUCATION
  • CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
  • PRESS RELEASES
  • OPINIONS & ANALYSIS
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • عربي
No Result
View All Result
Sudans Post
No Result
View All Result

SPLM-IO boycott of parliamentary sittings justifiable, says J1 critic

South Sudan’s outspoken activist and fierce critic of President Salva Kiir Mayardit has said that the boycott of parliamentary sittings by SPLM-IO is in line with the revitalized peace agreement.

June 18, 2022
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Activists Jame David Kolok (left) and Wani Michael (right) speaking to reporters in Juba this evening [Photo by Sudans Post]
Activists Jame David Kolok (left) and Wani Michael (right) speaking to reporters in Juba this evening [Photo by Sudans Post]

JUBA — South Sudan’s outspoken activist and fierce critic of President Salva Kiir Mayardit has said that the boycott of parliamentary sittings by SPLM-IO is in line with the revitalized peace agreement.

Late last month, opposition lawmakers from the main armed opposition group walked out of a parliamentary sitting to protest what they said was “manipulation” of bills by the ruling SPLM majority MPs.

They reiterated last week that they would continue to boycott sittings until when the dispute surrounding bills are resolved.

In a statement yesterday, the presidency said Kiir has called for a meeting with Machar, but directed the parliament to continue with its business despite the opposition boycott.

In a statement this afternoon, activist Wani Michael who was a member of the National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) before his resignation last year said the SPLM-IO’s decision to pull out of parliament in light of the violations was justified.

“SPLM-IO MPs boycotting the sitting is RIGHT and in-line with the Revitalize Peace Agreement because Parliament can’t substantially change any provision or bill drafted by NCAC. Unless, it is the same committee that accepted to such changes,” he said.

“It is very disappointing to hear what the SPLM SG said that NCAC shouldn’t purport to be laws-making body. The committee got its mandate and powers from the same Peace Agreement they keep referring to every single day but can’t understand it’s own content,” Michael 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)

Related Posts

Warrap state governor Aleu Ayieny leaving Juba for Kuajok on Friday, February 26, 2020. [Photo via Facebook]

BREAKING | 65 including ex-county commissioner killed in Warrap violence

KCB Buluk Branch. [Photo courtesy]

Police detains KCB manager over sexual harassment claims

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

Sudans Post

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

  • BREAKING | 65 including ex-county commissioner killed in Warrap violence
  • Police detains KCB manager over sexual harassment claims

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 © 2019–2021 Sudans Post - All rights reserved.

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

Copyright © 2019–2021 Sudans Post - All rights reserved.