SPLM–USA Secretariat Strongly Condemns the SAF Provocation in Abyei
SUDAN PEOPLES’ LIBERATION MOVEMENT (SPLM) USA Secretariat 1
For Immediate Release
The leadership of the SPLM – USA Secretariat, in the strongest terms, condemns the heinous crimes committed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the Abyei region of Southern Sudan. On February 27, 2011, combined forces of the Misseriya tribes, SAF and the so-called Popular Defense Forces (PDF) sanction by the National Congress Party (NCP) of Khartoum, attacked and burned to ashes Todach, Maker Abior, and Yura villages of Dinka Ngok in the Abyei region killing a score of civilians mostly women and children. Local authorities have reported over 150 people killed and 50 wounded.
It disturbs the conscience of any able minded individual that the NCP is still employing its old tricks even after the recently concluded plebiscite by the people of Southern Sudan overwhelmingly choosing separation, which is a direct result of those tricks. The proverbial “one cannot teach old dog new tricks” is certain in play when dealing the NCP junta and the world must be aware of that.
It is to be noted that Abyei region was suppose to hold its referendum at the same time as that of Southern Sudan, but because of the NCP sabotage, the exercise never took place notwithstanding the fierce effort by the SPLM to see to it that this provision of the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) be implemented in a timely fashion. It is now quite clear that the NCP has trashed Abyei provision of the CPA in the dustbin and planned to take Abyei militarily. To that end, the SPLM – USA Secretariat calls on the UN, the IGADD, and all the CPA stakeholders, particularly the United States to do or help guarantee the following in order to avoid an imminent return to war:
Hold Abyei referendum before July, 2011
Implement the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling
Implement the Abyei Border Commission (ABC) recommendations
Demarcate the South/North border
Signed:
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1. Cde. Mangok Mangok Mayen, Chairman
2. Cde. Ladu Jada Gubek, Vice Chairman
3. Cde. Thabor Ding, Acting Secretary General
4. Dr. Isaac Gang, Secretary for Information, Communications and Culture
5. Cde. Joseph Majok, Secretary for Finance
6. Cde. Steve Paterno, Secretary for Training, Research and Planning
7. Cde. Peter Majok, Deputy Secretary for Information, Communications and Culture
8. Cde. Martin Buba, Secretary on External Relations
9. Cde. Cecelia Adeng, Deputy Secretary on External Relations
10. Cde. Elizabeth Benjamin Ajongo, Secretary for Popular and Syndicated Organizations
11. Cde. Nyibol Akok, Deputy Secretary for Popular and Syndicated Organizations
12. Cde. Rose Oduho, Secretary for Administration and Organization
13. Cde. Gatluak Puoch, Deputy Secretary for Administration and Organization
14. Cde. Eltayeb Elamin, Secretary for Social Welfare and Services
15. Cde. Veronica Ajak, Deputy Secretary for Social Welfare and Services
16. Cde. Othow Awang, Secretary for Political Affairs and Mobilization
17. Cde. Santino Mayek Deng, Deputy Secretary for Political Affairs and Mobilization
18. Cde. Joseph Makuer, Deputy Secretary for Training, Research and Planning
19. Cde. David Bum Choat, Advisor to Secretariat
20. Cde. Chuor Chuor, Advisor
21. Cde. Elizabeth Kuch, Advisor
22. Daniel Deng Mayen, Advisor
23. Cde. Hakim Ladu, Advisor
24. Cde. Gau Garang , Advisor
25. Cde. Koang Toang, Advisor
26. Cde. Dhalbany Malual, Advisor
27. Cde. Abraham Bul Aguer, Advisor
28. Diany Kuot Deng, Chairperson of Alabama SPLM chapter
29. Aluk Bak, Chairperson of Arizona SPLM chapter
30. Peter Gak, Chairperson of California SPLM chapter
31. Gideon Abraham, Chairperson of Colorado SPLM chapter
32. Dut Mangar, Chairperson of Connecticut SPLM chapter
33. James Arop Majok, Acting Chairperson of Florida SPLM chapter
34. Jacob Mach, Chairperson of Georgia SPLM chapter
35. Duot Aguer, Chairperson of Illinois SPLM chapter
36. Makoi Paul, Chairperson of Indiana SPLM chapter
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37. Samuel Machar Bak, Chairperson of Iowa SPLM chapter
38. Suzane Arol, Chairperson of Missouri/Kansas SPLM chapter
39. Michael Kolekon, Chairperson of Kentucky SPLM chapter
40. Ben Arthur, Chairperson of Maine SPLM chapter
41. Jacob Deng Mabil, Chairperson of Massachusetts SPLM chapter
42. Deng Ngor Deng, Chairperson of Michigan SPLM chapter
43. Magok Alim, Chairperson of Minnesota SPLM chapter
44. Agot Kuol Agot, Acting Chairperson of Mississippi SPLM chapter
45. Duol Rut, Chairperson of Nebraska SPLM chapter
46. Abiel Akol, Chairperson of New Hampshire SPLM chapter
47. Emanuel Mayen, Chairperson of New Jersey SPLM chapter
48. Dut Deng Leek, Chairperson of New York SPLM chapter
49. George Kuot, Chairperson of North Dakota SPLM chapter
50. William Wol Mayar, Chairperson of North/South Carolinas SPLM chapter
51. Tokmach Abol, Chairperson of Pennsylvania SPLM chapter
52. Adol Aluong, Chairperson of South Dakota SPLM chapter
53. Deng Chol Mourter, Chairperson of Tennessee SPLM chapter
54. Lawrence Becu Moga, Chairperson of Texas SPLM chapter
55. Deng Deng Nhial, Chairperson of Washington, DC SPLM chapter
56. Michael Debela, Acting Chairperson of Washington SPLM chapter
57. Miaj Garkuay Riek, Chairperson of Wisconsin SPLM chapter
58. Abuk Makuac, Chairperson of SPLM – USA Women League
59. Wal Peter Mour Anyar, Chairperson of SPLM – USA Youth League
cc: UN, IGADD, US state department, Susanne Jambo