Tue May 15, 2007 4:57 am
Dear SPLM Members,
As I write this, in the late night of May 14th, 2007, I am more than 15 years in the exile Life. Like many, a large part of my life has been irreversibly affected by war in the South. My entire adolescence and adult life – as well as the lives of many of my peers – has been overshadowed by the belief in a deadly, political transformation and the attendant fear of intimacy and lack of trust that belief engenders.
To add to this impact, my chosen career has developed around journalism. I received training in 2001 for my work constructing Transpiration of Minorities in a way, a field of study I entered in 1998. Just six years later, it might seem early for me to be looking back on and seriously reconsidering my chosen field, yet here I am.
I got in the conflict because I wanted to see change in the SPLM Party. I knew from our little experience in these forums, that even local people know what is better and that strong state parties and successful elected officials should teach the rest of the Party their best inputs. I want to see the SPLM “and with SPLM being the lead party in the GoSS” get back to its real mission: to help each candidate and assist state, county and diplomat parties to achieve new standards or performance.
As the country is starting from square zero, and with all these new challenges, the Party should always appoints someone who is not only understands change, but knows how to make it happen.
First of all, “I am honored to have your support to come back. I should be very proud of the integrity, momentum and energy that you brought to this race. The support SPLM was able to achieve from all levels of the Sudan’s parties and all regions of the country is a testament to its political skill and commitment to the grassroots. Everybody hope to be able to count on SPLM¹s help in the future as we work to build our Party so that we can win elections again.”
SPLM/GoSS Leadership’
Get yourself out of gorillas trunks, the whole nation of different aspects are here along with you, general atmosphere of politics are different now, we all have to believe that. It is very sure that bush got us out of this chaotic condition, but we are into a different level now. After all, between Khartoum and our trips to SPLM’s Pit, we're going to keep making these efforts worth a while.
It is our promise to keep you informed and to give you an opportunity to contribute to the dialogue throughout the remaining period of the elections. After all, what else is there to do in Sudan? Both the Diaspora people on the ground should be a major intersection of ideas - diverse ideas. That's where you come in. If you've got an opinion to offer, we want it - every single time.
We don't just want your speeches, letters or appearances. Intellectuals could always use another voice - the more diversity in our forums, the better. Diasporas can write as many or as few arguments as they like.
If you don't have a desire to be a part of our forums, but can offer a unique perspective or expert opinion on a certain issue, get in touch with us and we'll run your work as a guest or hidden member. Yes, it is our promise to bring diverse, intelligent perspectives to the table, but we need your help to fully deliver on that promise.
I know I speak for the entire Southern Sudanese citizens when I tell you how grateful we are for your support of the GoSS Mission Offices. Tow years is a very short time in the power. But we've had a great run. Now, every month or year, one of us is going on to future endeavors, sad to leave, but cheered by the knowledge that we made a difference in so many lives.
Dear concerned Southerners, my frustration is summarized in these coming few paragarphs.
The principle underlies the unity of tribes, parties and SPLM with in itself requirement is that in order for multi- entities to be unitary, there must be "some bond of or control" uniting the purported unitary entities. When unity of boundaries exists, tribe can be commonly controlled in a manner where the interests of a single tribe can be made subservient to the interests of the entire region unit represented by all of the tribes in the purported unitary group. That did not seem to be a concern or the arrangements of the GoSS. Instead, they only cared about those who carried guns. Lots of lives have been lost and more are getting lost every other month.
Diaspora on the Road
Who has not heard of Cairo Masicar. We certainly have. It seems that every Sudanese, at least those who still carry their national passports and lost their love ones have to go home or else you would not be able to process various immigration process. These can range from moving around Egypt, to even get a fiver treatment for your child. Fortunately, UN was and still our government, they are the ones who shows concerns, now the recently file a case to the Republic Egypt to ask the whereabouts of the dead and its findings.
I have carried on saying!!!never.!!! Well!!! it is not really a problem. As long as one is a far away citizen, and does not have any effect!!! then there would not be the need to worry for the time bieng, and not paying concern becomes only a sort of belief. Now that I have got in to the close look to the leadership and employment, even though I am still thinking as in general, I realise I have to give respect to even people with moral issues in order to help or say something to GoSS officials. I cannot help but feel sick to have to see some people that we all know are appointed leaders. Country of mine is a cause of distress, separation and anxiety.
On benefits, go to Juba for the vecation, and comeback here to preach the good news of southern Sudan.Ladies and gentlement,
The field of disaster in some departments such as Regional Affairs, Finance, Communication and information services are continuously dropping instead of evolving as new system provides additional legitimate wealth. While there are still chances in the research on the effectiveness of early interventions, much research have to be conducted on the effectiveness of intervention approaches and a range of services. The interventions must be tailored to the unique experiences and the needs of the affected individuals and community. This is especially true when it comes to response to corruption, where no two events are ever the same. Corruption starts “no that they mean it but because of the poor system” from the high positions. The lower class always will do the dirty to take care of their families, and that also goes to the unbalanced budget of the country.
Dear compatriots,
Allow me to talk and since you had last three days of talking on my issue publicly or privately with me, let me have at list my full chance.
We all remember the Jongalay Cnanal story in the eighties where the Anyanya two started its war. There is no much to talk about it anyways, but if we can find ways to be heard in the SS Parliament, then we do historical achievements. These are just my worries.
Dear all,
By verbalizing our needs, we are helping the government. I think the most important thing is that one should not expect that your voice is heard while silencing at home, simply because one has a Degree, Master, PhD or well known in the South, one can do or say some constructive words, it really takes a little bit, not a lot, but some special courage to provide these services to the public in an ethical way and in a way that is beneficial to construction.
Pertaining to James Deng Angok’s case,
We had a long talk last night and he agreed to go in public and apologize on the posted picture issue. The second issue which was very disappointing is: what is the position of communication coordinator? In addition, it seems to me that when ever you do mistake, you get a jobs. That means jobs are only given to those who do mistakes. The problem was not that I wanted a job, but who supposed to get a job. There is no job there to begin with. I don’t know why James Morgan congratulated him, but Deng said he is just helping the government to get all the equipments that they need. That means no base salary, it is just a help to the country.
Finally, I have some suggestion that we all may need in processing good governance for the future indorsmements.
The belief that our Founding Father Dr. Garang designed our system of government in the form of a constitutionally limited republic with maximum freedom.
The belief that power belongs to the states, to local governments, and especially in the hands of “We the People.”
The belief that it’s time to end all unconstitutional involvement in country's issues such as crime, health, education, welfare, and the environment, including social programs such as employment, public wealth and life necessities.
Dear brothers and sisters,
When the SPLM came together after Dr. Garang died in the plane crash, 2005, they created one system as their agent—not the other way around. It’s going to take some brave southerners to send that message to Sudan—and some unconventional methods, like saying “No” to the Arabs. If together we rise with conviction and with the weight of history behind us, then, with God’s help, I believe we can succeed.
I apologize for my frustration and I am going to work with you hand to hand until we create a strong nation
God Bless you
Giir Majok Biar
